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Northbrook Educator Honored By Illinois State Board of Education

Sandra Luna is a coordinator for ELL/Bilingual (grades K-8) in West Northfield School District 31.

Sandra Luna will be celebrated at a May 18 banquet.
Sandra Luna will be celebrated at a May 18 banquet. (West Northfield School District 31)

NORTHBROOK, IL — Sandra Luna, a coordinator for ELL/Bilingual (grades K-8) in West Northfield School District 31, is receiving state recognition. According to the district, she is the recipient of the Illinois State Board of Education "Those Who Excel" award.

Luna received the Award of Excellence for "greatly improving our school community by advocating for positive change and sharing opportunities for improvement with colleagues."

The annual Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards celebrate incredible classroom teachers, administrators, teams, volunteers, and school support personnel who have made lasting impacts on the students, families, and fellow educators in their school communities.

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ISBE will celebrate Luna and other awardees at a banquet on May 18.

"District 31 is proud to have Sandra Luna recognized for her contributions to our schools," Superintendent Dr. Erin Murphy said. "The award demonstrates Ms. Luna's dedication to our students, family, and staff. We are honored to have her as part of our District family."

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