Salinas middle school teacher chosen for Classroom Makeover

A Salinas middle school teacher is this year’s second recipient of the Classroom Makeover award.

Miss CheeahThao at La Paz Middle School recently received a $500 check thanks to KION and Central Coast Federal Credit Union.

Thao is in her first year of teaching at the school and has had to spend money out of her own pocket for supplies.

Thao told News Channel 5 the check will allow her to buy even more supplies for her class.

“Some more adaptive things like pencil grips for the kids, slant boards, seat cushions and you know we just use a lot of adaptive tools,” said Thao.

KION and Central Coast Federal Credit Union will be presenting a new teacher with a check every month.