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McHenry County College group seeking distinguished alumni nominations

The Friends of McHenry County College Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2016 MCC Distinguished Alumni Award to recognize those who are making their communities a better place to live and work.

The Distinguished Alumnus Award recognizes the accomplishments of MCC alumni who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in their chosen profession and have made a positive impact on their community. Award winners will be recognized at the MCC Distinguished Alumni Ceremony at McHenry County College on May 17.

The 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients were Michelle Aavang of Woodstock, owner of Willow Lea Stock Farm, Janelle Crowley of Fox River Grove, director of human resources and affirmative action at University of Wisconsin-Platteville, and Derik Morefield of Woodstock, McHenry city administrator.

"Many MCC alumni have launched successful careers and continue to make a difference in the community," said Matt Lemke, Friends of MCC Foundation board president.

Criteria for nomination includes: former MCC student who has completed a minimum of three credit hours, achieved success of an exceptional nature within his or her chosen field or profession, and has made a positive impact on his or her community through leadership and/or volunteering.

The deadline for submitting nomination forms is midnight on April 1. Nominees can self-nominate or be nominated by someone else. If self-nominating, at least one letter of reference must be submitted. Additional submissions of up to three letters of recommendation is allowed.

For more information, visit mchenry.edu or call the foundation office at (815) 455-8556 or email alumni@mchenry.edu.

Willow Creek pastor to speak at Judson chapel service:

Steve Carter, the teaching pastor for Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, will be the guest speaker at Judson University's Friday, Feb. 26 chapel service.

The service begins at 10 a.m. in Herrick Chapel, 1151 N. State St., Elgin.

Carter was a founding member of Rock Harbor Fullerton Church and Solidarity in Costa Mesa, California. His new book, "This Invitational Life: Risking Yourself to Align with God's Heartbeat for Humanity" (David C. Cook, 2016), is scheduled to release this August.

Carter and his wife, Sarah, live in Barrington, with their two children.

"For me, teaching is one of the most humbling, vulnerable and mysterious endeavors I've ever experienced," he said on his personal blog, steveryancarter.com.

Judson chapel services are free and open to the public.

District 47 hires new assistant superintendent of learning:

The Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 school board recently approved hiring a new assistant superintendent of student learning for the 2016-17 school year.

Scott Kubelka, director of curriculum and assessment for Crystal Lake High School District 155, will replace Jean Bevevino as head of District 47's student learning department.

Bevevino is retiring this year after having serving in that role for the past five years and in the district for 17 years. She previously was the principal at West Elementary, and before that served as a language arts curriculum specialist and a teacher at Indian Prairie Elementary.

Kubelka has served as District 155's director of curriculum and assessment since 2005. He previously was an elementary school principal and teacher for DeKalb School District 428.

"I am appreciative of the opportunity to serve District 47 in this capacity," said Kubelka. "For years, I had the good fortune to collaborate with District 47 staff on a variety of matters and I have always admired and appreciated what they have accomplished for the benefit of students."

Kubelka and Bevevino will finish out the school year in their current capacities. Kubelka's first day in his new role is July 1.

Bevevino said she plans to stay connected to educational leadership and coaching/mentoring and looks forward to spending time with her family.

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