Articles filed under Teacher Tribute
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Batavia principal brings new ideas to the classroomJan 09, 2017 5:00 am - Jeff Modaff, principal of Grace McWayne Elementary in Batavia, has a little-known talent: He is also a disc jockey. Based on PARCC scores, his school is outperforming mo...
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Carpentersville teacher says students' backgrounds importantDec 12, 2016 12:00 am - Jessica Cano, who teaches English language learners, has been at Golfview Elementary in Carpentersville for nine years. “I was a long term substitute for five years and ...
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In Ginny Gaspar's class, everyone learnsNov 14, 2016 5:00 am - Thompson math teacher makes sure all of her students know they can do it
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Elgin principal is passionate about summer readingOct 10, 2016 6:00 am - Steve Johnson is known in Elgin Area School District U-46 as a "super involved principal, attending summer reading events each week every summer with his school as well ...
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Neuqua principal, Naperville nonprofit win partnership awardOct 10, 2016 6:00 am - Neuqua principal, Naperville nonprofit win partnership award for helping kids, parents
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Barrington instructor helps students find their voiceSep 12, 2016 7:00 am - District 220 Assistive Technology Coordinator Kelly Key helps students find their voice
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Special education instructor teaches to never give upSep 12, 2016 6:55 am - Peter King had a homecoming of sorts three years ago when the Prospect High School grad returned to Northwest Suburban High School District 214 to work as a special educ...
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Silly songs help Woodlands teacher reach out to studentsSep 12, 2016 6:55 am - Jeb Fleming is Woodland Elementary West's instructional special education classroom teacher. Fleming earned a history degree in 2007 and worked as a paraprofessional in ...
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Batavia teacher says technology helps with social skillsSep 12, 2016 6:55 am - The use of technology in the classroom has been a boon to special needs students, according to Rebecca (Becka) Butler, a special education resource teacher at J.B. Nelso...
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Lake in the Hills teacher motivates through music, movementAug 08, 2016 11:00 am - Lake in the Hills teacher motivates kids through music, movement