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Second career a serendipitous fit for Geneva art teacher May 13, 2013 12:00 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."
Top teacher serves as a muse for students Apr 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Art takes many forms. The 500 students in Tricia Fuglestad's classes at Dryden Elementary School in Arlington Heights learn history, videomaking, filmwriting, tweeting, blogging, uploading, singing, acting, graphic design, animation and more, but all of it is art. "We are definitely a hands-on art program," said Fuglestad, now in her 21st year of teaching, all in Arlington Heights Elementary District 25. "I want to have the kids engaged in whatever they do."
Bartlett teacher Lana Brozik calls herself a lifelong learner Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Lana Brozik is a master teacher, a model educator and a lifelong learner. She teaches students English and language arts at Eastview Middle School in Bartlett but reaches beyond her eighth-graders to improve the quality of education districtwide. A ripple effect from Brozik's mentorship means she will continue to affect student learning long after she retires at the end of this year.
Hoffman Estates instructor is a Daily Herald ‘Top Teacher’ Dec 3, 2012 12:00 AM
Dozens of students wave or say hello to Ryan Brown when they pass the 35-year-old English teacher in the hallways of Hoffman Estates High School. Brown is popular with the students, but it's his impact on their success in and out of the classroom that has earned him recognition by the Daily Herald as one of The Suburbs' Top Teachers, a new distinction awarded to outstanding suburban teachers.
How to nominate an educator Dec 3, 2012 12:00 AM
With today's issue, we have begun to tell the stories of The Suburbs' Top Teachers, who they are, what makes them good, how they do what they do. We're looking for your recommendations. Email us at bestteachers@dailyherald.com or send a letter to Best Teachers, Daily Herald, P.O. Box 280, Arlington Heights, IL 60006.
Talk with the Editor: Help us identify great teachers Nov 9, 2012 12:00 AM
In this Talk with the Editor, John Lampinen announces the Daily Herald's new tribute to The Suburbs Top Teachers and solicits recommendations to be emailed to bestteachers@dailyherald.com. Suburban schools are filled with dedicated teachers who inspire our children to greatness, Lampinen says, and the paper wants to highlight as many of them as it can.