Articles filed under Teachers

• Harper Grad Will Tackle Next Courses as Fellow in Germany May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
  After completing her Harper College associate degree this May, Stephanie Bemis will head to a yearlong fellowship in Germany on the prestigious Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals.
  

   

• Tips from a great teacher May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
  Tips from a great teacher: Al Ochsner's advice
  

   
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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."
  

   

• Al Ochsner, in the words of his students May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
  What students have to say about Al Ochsner
  

   
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  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.
  

   

• 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.
  

   
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  Schaumburg Teacher of Year ready for challenge Nov 1, 2012 12:00 AM
  Schaumburg High School English teacher Brian Curtin calls it a humbling honor and credits it to the many educators, students, parents, and family members who have shaped him into the teacher he is today — but the 2012-2013 Illinois Teacher of the Year also believes the award is the beginning of a life-changing opportunity.
  

   
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  Emanuel: Students must be in class during negotiations Sep 12, 2012 12:00 AM
  Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants contract negotiations with teachers to continue with students in class. He spoke to reporters Wednesday as teachers in the nation's third-largest school district picketed for the third day. A number of issues remain, including teacher evaluations. But the Chicago Teachers Union says they're far from an agreement.