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October 01, 2023
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Promoting service, Seneca’s Terry Maxwell is teaching students to be leaders

Promoting service, Seneca’s Terry Maxwell is teaching students to be leaders

Seneca High School science teacher Terry Maxwell leads in the classroom, on the football field and in advocating for nature with students.

By Derek Barichello●
May 04, 2023 at 5:23 am CDT

‘Music is like the stories we heard growing up’

‘Music is like the stories we heard growing up’

Kim Struck discovered her love of music in second grade, her music teacher Barbara Ewalt filled her classroom with a room with so much love and happiness that Struck immersed herself in all genres of music.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
May 04, 2023 at 5:00 am CDT

Math teacher wants students to understand the importance of a good work ethic

Math teacher wants students to understand the importance of a good work ethic

After graduating from Coal City High School, Jeremy Unger obtained his teaching degree from the University of St. Francis in 2009, where he played tennis. After graduation, he returned to his hometown as a math teacher and tennis coach.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
May 04, 2023 at 1:05 am CDT

Coal City teacher wants students to know ‘hard work pays off’

Coal City teacher wants students to know ‘hard work pays off’

Betsy Cowherd never thought about being anything other than a teacher, even as a child.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
May 04, 2023 at 12:56 am CDT

Grundy Area Vocational Center Dean of Students encourages students to ‘build relationships’

Grundy Area Vocational Center Dean of Students encourages students to ‘build relationships’

Sampson changed his entire perspective and choose to go into education in the hopes of having the same lasting impact as his uncle.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
May 04, 2023 at 12:51 am CDT

Sister Debrah strives to make each child ‘feel loved’ and special

Sister Debrah strives to make each child ‘feel loved’ and special

Sister Debrah, who has been a beloved school teacher for 48 years, said she will retire from Immaculate Conception School at the end of the year.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
May 04, 2023 at 12:42 am CDT

Minooka High School teacher ‘strives to make math fun, interesting’

Minooka High School teacher ‘strives to make math fun, interesting’

What do disc golf and rubber chickens have to do with math? Students at Minooka Community High School know it’s all a part of teacher Jason Allen’s class.

By Allison Selk●
May 04, 2023 at 12:33 am CDT

High school teacher encourages students to ‘collaborate, think, problem-solve and debate’

High school teacher encourages students to ‘collaborate, think, problem-solve and debate’

When Michelle Erickson played as a young girl, she wrote on an old chalkboard her dad salvaged as her brother sat in a chair as the student with leftover classroom worksheets her second-grade teacher had let her take home.

By Allison Selk●
May 04, 2023 at 12:25 am CDT

Morris High School math teacher pushes and trains students to achieve their potential

Morris High School math teacher pushes and trains students to achieve their potential

What do math and art have in common?For most people – nothing, the subjects are incomparable. But for Morris High school math teacher Nick Murphy, the two subjects are one and the same.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
May 04, 2023 at 12:18 am CDT

Morris SD54 Principal works to make sure all students feel accepted

Morris SD54 Principal works to make sure all students feel accepted

Even as a child, Dave Raffel was a teacher, whether it was assisting during Bible study, or tutoring throughout his academic career he knew he had a knack for working with kids.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
May 04, 2023 at 12:05 am CDT
Former Morris coach Taylor Lafond still around the game

Former Morris coach Taylor Lafond still around the game

Morris graduate and former volleyball coach Taylor Lafond has returned home to teach and raise her four children

By Rob Oesterle●
May 04, 2023 at 12:05 am CDT
Thank You Teacher Letters 2023: Morris Herald-News

Thank You Teacher Letters 2023: Morris Herald-News

Read our letters submitted by students and parents to the Morris Herald-News for our 2023 Thank You Teachers special edition

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 04, 2023 at 12:02 am CDT

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