Seven Sequim teachers recently received funds from Beta Nu, the local chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.

Sequim High School teacher Sonja Miller ($950) and Julie Romberg ($1,000) received funds to pursue National Board Certification, as did Sequim Middle School teacher Casey Lewis ($950).

Sequim Middle School teacher Andrea Dietzman received $2,500 to pursue her master’s degree in elementary education.

Jennifer Kent (Lynn), Helen Haller Elementary School second-grade teacher, received $5,000 to pursue her master’s degree in counseling.

Kaylee Kinsey, also a second-grade teacher at Helen Haller, received $5,000 for her studies to earn a master’s degree in early elementary education.

Paraeducator Peter Harker received $4,000 toward his studies to earn a master’s degree in teaching math.

Pictured, from left, are Lewis, Beta Nu representative Sharle Osborne, Romberg, Dietzman, Peter Harker/Sequim Middle School paraeducator, Jennifer Lynn/Helen Haller Elementary second-grade teacher and Kaylee Kinsey/Helen Haller Elementary second-grade teacher. Not pictured is Miller.

Each year, Beta Nu distributes funds to aid teachers in their professional development. See www.betanuchapter.com.

For more information about Beta Nu, contact Osborne at Sharleo@SteveKoehler.com or Sue Clary at 683-3552.