May 7, 2026
Mr. Johnson has been a social studies teacher at Salt Fork High School since 2012. He is an active member of our school and community. Mr. Johnson works tirelessly on behalf of al...
May 7, 2026
Amanda Nichols joined Oakwood High School in the fall of 2017. For the past nine years, Ms. Nichols has dedicated her time and talents to developing an outstanding art program at ...

May 7, 2026
Mrs. Sells takes great care of our students and staff on a daily basis. She is compassionate and caring, yet firm in her expectations for her office. She advocates for students, o...

May 7, 2026
Mike Acord has provided more than a decade of dedicated leadership as a member of the Westville School Board. A proud Westville High School Tiger alumnus, he has remained deeply c...

May 6, 2026
Anita Nixon has stepped into her new role and truly made our entire school better. She not only listens, but she truly understands where teachers are coming from. Any teacher who ...

May 6, 2026
Eva Dunavan brings extraordinary energy, creativity, and heart to our district every single day. Though she serves as a long-term substitute, Eva is truly part of our core team, s...

May 6, 2026
Susan Root has served her students, staff, families and the community of Hoopeston Area for 28 years. She builds relationships with her students and staff and cares for every aspe...

May 6, 2026
Mrs. Bott, a veteran teacher in the county, is in her second year as a first-grade teacher at Salt Fork South Elementary. She exemplifies the very spirit of the Golden Ruler Award...

May 5, 2026
Since 2013, Lisa Story has served as librarian for BHRA and BH, faithfully leading our library program. She supports nearly every discipline, ensuring staff and students have the ...

May 5, 2026
Nurse Shelbey’s patience, kindness, and genuine empathy create a safe space for Kenneth D. Bailey Academy (KDBA) students, many who rely on her steady presence each day. She is bo...

May 5, 2026
Mr. Cavanaugh was nominated as this year’s District Golden Ruler recipient for his unwavering commitment to the students and staff of GRF. He ensures students have a safe school a...

May 5, 2026
Mrs. Brink-Rutter is a valuable member of our school psychology team. Jill exemplifies the qualities recognized by the Golden Ruler Award through her leadership, collaboration, an...

May 4, 2026
Kari Pearman is one of those people who quietly makes Armstrong- Ellis Grade School a better place every single day. Whether she’s helping in the kitchen, keeping the building run...

May 4, 2026
Amy Goodwin has dedicated her career to making a meaningful difference for students in the GRF community. From greeting and supporting students during breakfast to providing inten...

May 4, 2026
Mrs. Gooding has served children in the Hoopeston Area District for 10 years. She currently teaches fourth-grade math and science at John Greer Elementary. Mrs. Gooding is known a...

May 4, 2026
John Sudlow has been a dedicated member of the Oakwood School District transportation team for the past 11 years. Throughout his time with the district, John has brought tremendou...

May 3, 2026
Kelly Jones is a second-grade teacher at Meade Park Elementary School. Joining D118 in 2005, she has spent her whole D118 career serving students at Meade Park. Mrs. Jones is the ...

May 3, 2026
Kelsey Cappellano is in her ninth year at Hoopeston Area Middle School serving as eighth-grade math teacher. Kelsey represents all that is good about the teaching profession and h...

May 3, 2026
Mrs. Cindy Severs is a tremendous asset to Potomac Grade School. She plays an important role in supporting the daily operations of the resource room and ensuring students continue...

May 3, 2026
John Tosh has become a defining presence at Westville Junior High School through his leadership, enthusiasm, and deep connection with students. A former social studies teacher, an...
