Chinook Middle School teacher honored

James Van Stralen of Bellevue’s Chinook Middle School has been named the 2014 Kidd Valley Teacher of the Year.

James Van Stralen of Bellevue’s Chinook Middle School has been named the 2014 Kidd Valley Teacher of the Year.

Van Stralen received a giant check for $500 good for a gift certificate for class supplies and a commemorative plaque. In addition, the class of the nominating student will receive a coupon for a free Kidd Valley Kids Meal and admission tickets to Imagine Children’s Museum in Everett.