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Samantha Stearns always considered herself an old soul, naturally gravitating towards learning about historical events. Now an 8th grade social studies teacher at Roosevelt School in River Forest’s District 90, that passion is being recognized as the recipient of the 2023 Cook County Co-Regional Teacher of the Year and a finalist for the Illinois Teacher of the Year Award.
Michael Ayala, world languages teacher at John Hersey High School, has been named Cook County Co-Regional Teacher of the Year for 2023.
Sawsan Jaber Leyden’s Dr. Sawsan Jaber has been named 2023 Cook County Co-Regional Teacher of the Year and is one of 13 finalists for the 2023 Illinois Teacher of the Year. The Illinois State Board of Education selected Jaber, an English teacher at East Leyden, through a highly competitive annual process that recognizes the best
Michael Ayala, world languages teacher at John Hersey High School, has been named Cook County Co-Regional Teacher of the Year for 2023.
Nicole McCormick, special education teacher at District 214's Specialized Schools, has been named Illinois Special Education Teacher of the Year for 2023.