Bainbridge Island’s Mercury Online Solutions, Inc., a worldwide provider of digital signage networks, including interactive kiosks and large-format dynamic screens, announced that the Bainbridge Public Schools Trust has named the firm’s CEO, John Eisenhauer, as the first annual Educational Leader of the Year.
   Founded in 2002, the Bainbridge Public Schools Trust is an independent, non-profit organization of local citizens with a vision of enhancing education in the Bainbridge Island public school system through private, philanthropic support. The Educational Leader of the Year award will be given annually to a community leader who steps forward to support Bainbridge Public Schools.
   “John was one of the first persons to offer his support to our organization,” said Jeff Vincent, president of the Bainbridge Public Schools Trust. “His commitment to education and Bainbridge Island public schools has been remarkable. Beyond financial donations, John has given his time, effort and use of his company’s facilities.” Donations made to the Bainbridge Island Public Schools Trust this year will support science textbooks and materials, reducing class size, and programs to retain the very best teaching staff.
   “Successful businesses in a community such as Bainbridge Island have a duty to strengthen the community by giving back,” said Eisenhauer. “I believe strongly in the importance of education, and with my own children in the Bainbridge school system, I’m more than happy to do whatever I can.”