Before he died in a car accident, Conner was really struggling to find his way in school, until entering Mrs. Meiners's class at Rochelle's Central Elementary.
A Belvidere, Illinois mom nominated her daughter's Pre-K teacher to receive a special honor for how incredible she and her coworkers have been for their family.
A very grateful Rockford, Illinois mom shares the loving story of her daughter's preschool teacher helping her non-speaking daughter flourish in the classroom.
This is the quote that should be on the wall of every classroom, not just in this Winnebago, Illinois classroom. We all need this reminder, sometimes daily.
While in college, this Illinois teacher's mentor shared a one-word philosophy for teaching middle school. Her students and their families are grateful.
A grief-stricken daughter wrote us the most wonderful letter nominating her father for a special teacher recognition after both of them lose the anchor of their family.
For some young people, a teacher may be the only person they come in contact with, who will listen and validate them. Those connections can last a lifetime.