Article updated: 9/21/2012 9:37 AM

Barrington teacher named “Hero in the Classroom”

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Grove Avenue School teacher Michelle Jackson celebrates with her 4th graders after receiving surprise recognition by Gallagher Benefit Services and the Chicago Bears through the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom program.

Bob Chwedyk | Staff Photographer

Grove Avenue School teacher Michelle Jackson sports her Bears jersey, after receiving surprise recognition by Gallagher Benefit Services and the Chicago Bears through the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom program.

Bob Chwedyk | Staff Photographer

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Grove Avenue School teacher Michelle Jackson celebrates after receiving surprise recognition by Gallagher Benefit Services and the Chicago Bears through the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom program.

Bob Chwedyk | Staff Photographer

Grove Avenue School teacher Michelle Jackson reacts to receiving surprise recognition by Gallagher Benefit Services and the Chicago Bears through the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom program.

Bob Chwedyk | Staff Photographer

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Most of those who'll find themselves standing on the sidelines of Soldier Field on Sunday when the Chicago Bears take on the St. Louis Rams will be there because of their skills on the gridiron. For Michelle Jackson, it'll be because of her skills in the classroom. Jackson, a teacher at Grove Avenue Elementary School in Barrington, will be on the field to be recognized as a Symetra Hero in the Classroom, a joint program from the Bears and Gallagher Benefit Services to recognize the area's top educators.