(top) Santa Monica Mayor Pro Tem, Richard Bloom, and his 9 week-old black Lab 'Jackson' welcome Santa Monica's newest teachers during Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce's 14th Annual Education Celebration at Le Merigot on Thursday, October 23, 2008. (center) McKinley Elementary School teachers (left to right) Principal Irene Gonzalez, Kristen Mowry, Nancy Murphy, and Mary Carpenter examine their stuffed door prize during the Education Celebration at Le Merigot. The event is held to welcome new teachers to the district and celebrate educational excellence.