41 Teachers Honored At Kane County Educator of the Year Ceremony

From the Kane County Regional Office of Education: The 43nd annual Kane County Educator of the Year Awards Banquet will be held Friday, May 4, 2018 at the Q Center, Fox River Ballroom, 1405 North Fifth Street in St. Charles Illinois. This awards dinner provides an opportunity to honor outstanding members of the education profession in Kane County and to promote awareness of the quality education being provided in our schools. Special recognition is also given to those retiring from education this school year.

Local nominating committees consisting of teachers and administrators nominate educators throughout the county. Those nominated are seen as having the respect and admiration of students, parents, and co-workers. They play active and useful roles in their communities and also in their schools, often distinguishing themselves as leaders.

Those nominated in Kane County are (see attached list). For more information on the nominees, please contact Mike Ademe, Kane County ROE Communications Coordinator, at 630-444-3092.

The awards presented that evening include: Preschool Teacher; Elementary School Teacher; Middle School Teacher; High School Teacher; School Administrator; Student Support Personnel; Early Career Educator; Educational Service Personnel; Private/Parochial Educator; and the Kane County Educator of the Year Award. The winner of Educator of the Year will receive a $3,000 grant to be used in their classroom.

All 41 nominees receive special recognition as Distinguished Educators.

Those honored represent the dedicated service found in all of the staff throughout the county. This program has received enthusiastic support from regional educators, and several Kane County award recipients have been selected by the State Board of Education as outstanding teachers in Illinois.

You can also find further information about the banquet by contacting Mike Ademe (630-444-3092) or by visiting our website here.

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