Sean Eaton, a computer tech teacher at Woodward Middle School, has been awarded the 2012 “Educator of the Year” from the Bainbridge Kiwanis Club.

The annual award is given to island teachers who excel in the classroom. Eaton, who has taught on Bainbridge Island for 15 years, is also a football coach at the high school and the track coach at Woodward. The award comes with a $500 check for the educator, and an additional $500 for the educator’s school.