Matt Lundeen, a teacher at Redwood Valley Middle School in the Redwood Area Schools and a BHS graduate of 1994, was surprised May 3 with news that he is a recipient of a 2019 WEM Outstanding Educator Award as an Athletic Coach, an honor that is accompanied by a $15,000 award.

 

Lundeen was one of six educators being honored by the WEM Foundation and Synergy & Leadership Exchange for outstanding accomplishments and contributions to student learning. His recognition comes in the Athletic Coach Award, which recognizes teachers who are exemplary coaches of athletic teams.

 

Lundeen has been teaching and coaching for 21 years. He currently teaches sixth grade language arts and social studies and coaches varsity football, middle school basketball and golf.