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Northbrook Drama Teacher Receives State Recognition
David Downing has taught at Northbrook Junior High School for the last 17 years.
NORTHBROOK, IL — David Downing, drama teacher at Northbrook Junior High School, will be honored in May with a Meritorious Service Award as part of the statewide Those Who Excel awards banquet.
Downing, who has taught at the school for the past 17 years, was nominated for the honor by fellow NBJH teacher Anca Apetean, who teaches music.
"I have not gone to work one day in District 28 because when you love what you do, it's not work," Downing said in a statement from Northbrook District 28.
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The award, to be given out May 18, is recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Downing also works with students in the school's television studio on morning announcements, co-facilitates the Builders Club and is the faculty director of the annual spring musical.
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"David is a person who clearly represents the core values of our school community," Principal Dr. Scott Meek said. "He is extremely skilled in the area of performing arts, and he is even more skilled at establishing positive, supportive relationships with the people around him."
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