High school teachers Charlie Davies and Chad Felgar were honored by the South Whidbey Schools Foundation, students and school faculty last week.

The teachers were recognized for their outstanding service Thursday, June 4 at the Senior Farewell Assembly for the Class of 2015.

Davies was the recipient of the Extra-Mile Award which honors a South Whidbey School District teacher for having gone the proverbial “extra-mile” in terms of service to students and faculty. Davies, a school district alum, is the special education and work-based learning teacher at South Whidbey High School.

Davies’ nomination was endorsed by more than 25 district faculty and staff.

“I have seen Charlie be a teacher first, but also a mentor, adviser, coach, trainer, disciplinarian, and someone who the students look up to and strive to be like,” wrote Diane Chin, a para-educator at the high school. “He can take a bad situation and turn it into a great positive learning lesson for the students. He amazes us every day.”

“He goes above and beyond to make sure he has given our students every opportunity to succeed,” wrote Karyle Kramer, another colleague.

The award included a $500 cash stipend.

Similarly, Felgar was presented the with the Foundation’s annual Mentorship Award, which recognizes teachers, principals and other school-based staff for above average commitment to students. Graduating seniors nominate a teacher who has had a lasting positive impact on their lives. This year there were 21 nominations for 13 different teachers — here’s a few of the things they wrote about Felgar.

“He always keeps students busy with new, fun projects,” according to Jacob George.

“Mr. Felgar has influenced me to be the best I could possibly be. He has given me the confidence to be who I am,” Mikayla Schumacher wrote.

“(Mr.) Felgar showed me what it is like to have a job, good work ethic and to be a leader,” Blake Adams commented.

“He’s pretty chill, he does all types of classes and he does them well,” wrote Xander Reitz.

Felgar, who will be leaving the district next year to teach in Coupeville, received the award and the accompanying cash stipend at the assembly to resounding applause from the senior class.

The award was established by Steve Shapiro and his wife, Debora Valis, for students in the community to acknowledge and honor the leadership, mentorship and inspiration of specific teachers who have unlocked the doors to the future for their children, according to a news release.

More information about the awards, including a video interview with Charlie Davies, can be found online at www.SWSFoundation.org.