Teacher of the Week

97ZOK's new Teacher of the Week challenges his students in ways that promote "exactly what kids in today’s world need."

97ZOK's Teacher of the Week from Cherry Valley Elementary is being recognized for her kindness and empathy inside and outside of the classroom.

97ZOK's Teacher of the Week from Rockton, Illinois, turned a crushing moment from her childhood into an opportunity to inspire other young people for nearly 30 years.

Every single day of this Rockford, Illinois teacher's 31-year career has been at the same school and teaching the same grade. She has blessed thousands of families.

Believers know that often you'll find yourself in exactly the spot you need to be with perfect timing. Amid tragedy, this Illinois teacher is just what one family needed.

When it comes to her job this Illinois teacher has a simple and beautiful philosophy, one that made this grateful mom also a little bit jealous.

Her journey to this Loves Park, Illinois classroom meant overcoming tragedy as a single mom and practicing what she preached to her son.

Almost a decade after being in his classroom, a former Rockford student shared the gratefulness she still feels daily for her middle school teacher.

A Rockford 1st-grade teacher has created a 'community' of love in her classroom with a fun and creative lesson celebrating each child's individuality.

If you're the parent of a "wild child", you also know the kind of gratefulness that fills this Illinois parent's heart.