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Educators on virtual charter schools: Hold off a year May 14, 2013 5:30 AM
Aurora Rep. Linda Chapa La Via proposed a one-year moratorium on new virtual charter schools that would halt review of a proposed school aiming to offer online education to students in 18 school districts from Algonquin to Plainfield. "What we'd like to do is slow the process down," Chapa La Via said. "It's gone too fast." Third of a three-part Daily Herald series.
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Suburban man the standby star of 'Book of Mormon' May 14, 2013 5:26 AM
Eight times a week, Rob Colletti goes down to the Bank of America Theatre in Chicago, warms up his vocals, sits in the dressing room while the hit musical "The Book of Mormon" is performed, and then goes home. Colletti, a Wheaton native, is the standby for the lead role of the nerdy but lovable Elder Cunningham. And, "it's been incredible," he said.
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Second career a serendipitous fit for Geneva art teacher May 13, 2013 7:18 AM
Being a teacher wasn't Al Ochsner's initial career choice. He followed a dream, making a living as a professional artist. But in middle age, the single father of two needed some extra income and took a gig as a substitute teacher at Geneva High School. He fell in love with teaching. Now, at age 52, he is doing it full-time. "This is a job I look forward to coming to," he said. "This is a really cool place."
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Tips from a great teacher May 13, 2013 7:11 AM
Tips from a great teacher: Al Ochsner's advice
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Art Ochsner, in the words of his students May 13, 2013 7:11 AM
What students have to say about Al Ochsner
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