Winners from Illinois
2023 Winners
Carolyn Reardon
James Otis Elementary School
Chicago, IL
Ms. Reardon is a fantastic music educator. Working in the Chicagoland area for over 7 years in general music band and orchestra, she takes programs that have...
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2022 Winners
Jeffrey Price
Station Middle School
Barrington, IL
Jeff Price is a teacher who never stops giving. He teaches a complicated middle school math class that engages students and prepares them for success in higher...
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Brian Greene
John Lewis Middle School
Waukegan, IL
Our botany teacher, Mr.Greene is one of the best teachers I've ever had! He is very energetic, interactive, and very funny. He makes up creative ways for us to...
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Travis Cuckler
Gallistel Language Academy
Chicago, IL
Mr. Travis Ian Cuckler has been the Director of Instrumental and Choral Music at Gallistel Language Academy on Chicago's Southeast Side since 2013. At...
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2021 Winners
Edward Cisneros
Multicultural Arts School
Chicago, IL
Ed Cisneros is a theatre teacher that has been giving his students his all for over 14 years. He has always chosen to remain at his public neighborhood high...
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Brian Greene
Lyon Magnet School
Waukegan, IL
This year my dad has not only been my teacher at home remote but he has welcomed 37 of his students into our house. He has taught his 5th graders from a...
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Shawn Geppert
Collinsville High School
Collinsville, IL
Shawn Geppert is a teacher of teachers-to-be and spends every day inspiring the future educators for our children and of the future. She teaches early...
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2019 Winners
No winners from Illinois