Greenhill Teacher Named Project Green 2016 Eco-Educator
Greenhill kindergarten teacher Janice LaMendola was honored with the Project Green 2016 Eco-Educator Award on Tuesday afternoon by WFAA-Channel 8.
LaMendola was surprised at lunch by WFAA-ABC meteorologist Colleen Coyle and was presented with her award as well as a $1,000 gift to the school. The prize, according to WFAA's website, goes to "teachers in the community who exemplify leadership, creativity and execution of projects educating students about protecting and improving the environment.
A kindergarten teacher, LaMendola has played a big environmental role on the Greenhill campus by overseeing the recycling program along with organizing the school's involvement at Earth Day Texas.
You will be able to watch LaMendola receive the award this Monday during the noon and 4:00 p.m. newscast on WFAA-Channel 8.