Pinon Elementary School 2nd grade teacher Laura Herman was nominated by students to kiss the goat … luckily she ADORES them! Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Celebrating kindness, from left, School Board Member Ellen Specter, Mascot Priscilla Panther, Nurse Teri Kersteins, Guidance Counselor Yvette Byers, (seated), Assistant Principal Jennifer Kieltyka with the ‘Kiss a Goat’ winning teacher Laura Herman (in pink, seated). Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com 
Pinon Elementary students are happy 2nd grade teacher Laura Herman was nominated to kiss the goat as part of this year’s overall theme of ‘See the Good, Be the Good’ celebrating kindness event. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Pinon Elementary School:
Pinon Elementary School in White Rock celebrated Valentine’s Day Tuesday with a Kindness Assembly. This is part of the school’s vision to “Be Kind and Learn”, and this year’s overall theme of “See the Good, Be the Good”.
Involved in this kindness drive was Pinon’s Student Council led by Bonnie James and Valerie Waterbury, as well as the Student Wellness Committee led by Gio Garofalo.
Principal Ivanna Austell opened the assembly and was assisted by Assistant Principal Jennifer Kieltyka and Guidance Counselor Yvette Byers.
During this event students got to meet their new school mascot, Priscilla Panther, and celebrate an annual PTO Fundraiser called “Kiss the Goat”. Students paid a dollar to vote for their favorite teacher to kiss a goat in front of the school. The winner of this year’s contest was 2nd grade teacher Laura Herman.
Pinon Elementary School Principal Ivanna Austell. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from Tuesday’s ‘Celebrate Kindness’ event at Pinon School Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from Tuesday’s ‘Celebrate Kindness’ event at Pinon School Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Pinon School 2nd grade teacher Laura Herman holds the goat. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Pinon School Nurse Teri Kersteins with new mascot Priscilla Panther. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Pinon School’s new mascot Priscilla Panther congratulates ‘Kiss a Goat’ winning teacher Laura Herman. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The goat wearing a pink tutu is introduced to 2nd grade teacher Laura Herman who students nominated to kiss as part of Tuesday’s Celebrate Kindness event. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Pinon School 2nd grade teacher Laura Herman holds the goat. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Pinon Elementary School 2nd grade teacher Laura Herman kisses the goat. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
