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May 23, 2025
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Thank You, Teachers

A tribute to education's local heroes

Herald-News/Shaw Local News Network

Lockport music teacher engages students with dynamic activities

Lockport music teacher engages students with dynamic activities

A Lockport music teacher at Walsh Elementary School said the education of teaching has become more dynamic and engaging for students.

By Felix Sarver●
May 08, 2025 at 8:10 am CDT

After 26 years, Morris’ Todd Kein still enjoys ‘happy marriage’ coaching baseball and teaching literature

After 26 years, Morris’ Todd Kein still enjoys ‘happy marriage’ coaching baseball and teaching literature

Todd Kein has spent 26 years at Morris as an English teacher and baseball and basketball coach. He has found a "happy marriage" coaching baseball while teaching literature.

By Rob Oesterle●
May 08, 2025 at 12:05 am CDT

Lincoln-Way East’s Rich Kolimas calls it a coaching career, but he’ll always be teaching in some way

Lincoln-Way East’s Rich Kolimas calls it a coaching career, but he’ll always be teaching in some way

Lincoln-Way East's Rich Kolimas taught English and coached the boys basketball team for 23 years. Now, he's putting away the playbook while leaving the door open for future opportunities in the classroom

By Hart Pisani●
May 08, 2025 at 12:05 am CDT

Lockport High School bids farewell to drafting teacher, coach of 17 state champions

Lockport High School bids farewell to drafting teacher, coach of 17 state champions

Lockport Township High School drafting and architecture teacher Jeff Brown looks back on his 29 years at LTHS in his final months before retirement.

By Jessie Molloy●
May 08, 2025 at 12:05 am CDT

Thank you, teachers

We all have a close friend or teacher in our family. They are the ones who you just knew from a young age they would go into the field. They wanted to share their love for knowledge, reading, history, math or other subject close to their heart. They had an affinity for helping youngsters, or maybe those who needed special attention or care. Today, we thank those teachers for the work they do to prepare the next generation for life. We thank them for their long hours of work after the school day ends, or for sometimes dipping into their own pocketbook to make sure a student has lunch money or a jacket on a cold day. Thank You, Teachers is our way of recognizing the value of these educators in our lives.

Thank you teachers