Kjell Mattson, a fourth-grade teacher at Puesta del Sol elementary in Bellevue, has been honored with the Hero in the Classroom award by the Seattle Seahawks. He was honored at a secret assembly on Dec. 16 at the school.

A representative from the Seahawks and from Symmetra attended the assembly and surprised Mattson with the special acknowledgement for his work in the classroom. Additionally Mattson will be able to attend the final Seahawks game of the season and acknowledged during halftime.