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Once student and educator, now colleagues: Woodstock District 200 grad teaches with her former teacher

Twenty years ago, Elle Creighton was among the first dual-language students in Woodstock School District 200. And Lillian Hayes was one of the program’s first teachers. Now they're colleagues.

By Claire O'Brien●

McHenry County attorney says finding her way to teaching was ‘kismet’

Robin Berry spent much of her law career defending juveniles. She uses those real-life scenarios from the courtroom in the classroom as a teacher and full-time department chair and instructor.

By Amanda Marrazzo●

Crystal Lake math teacher aims to inspire, whether in classroom or horse-riding arena

Amber Bauman teachers middle school math in Crystal Lake has spent nearly a lifetime teaching, both in the classroom and the horse arena.

By Amanda Marrazzo●

Between preschool and Sunday school, Tammy Nobbe shares her love of learning six days a week

Tammy Nobbe teaches children six days per week – five at her job at the Cary Park District preschool and Sunday school at Bethany Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake.

By Claire O'Brien●

Lorraine Egan, last of Crystal Lake American Legion’s WWII veterans, dies at 102

Lorraine Egan was still at Crystal Lake Central High School when Pearl Harbor was bombed and she decided to joined the Navy's as among the first of the WAVES units.

By Amanda Marrazzo●