Longtime Crete preschool teacher ends 24 year career
Carol Harrington, director and teacher at Crete Cooperative Preschool, prepares to retire after 24 years of shaping young learners. Colleagues praise her support and adaptability as the co op program continues with Sue Lukanus stepping in June 1.
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Carol Harrington
Harrington
Crete
Diane Hatfield
Hatfield
Carol Harris
Harris
Crete United Methodist Church
Northern Illinois University
St. Columba
Chicago
Sue Lukanus
Beacon Hill fosters good discipline habits at primary center
Beacon Hill Primary Center in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 implements an assertive discipline plan to create an orderly environment. The program includes classroom and playground behavior rules, consequences and rewards, and Gotcha Cards redeemable for school supplies or small prizes. It also teaches responsibility through punctuality homework completion and social conduct, with parental support urged.
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George McJimpsey
Beacon Hill
Park Forest
Chicago Heights
McJimpsey
McKimpsey
Diane van Pelt
van Pelt
Elizabeth Reynolds
Matteson schools hire more teachers this fall
Matteson Elementary School District 162 will add up to 15 certified positions for the upcoming year to reduce class sizes and expand full day kindergarten. Superintendent Sandra Schmutzler cited seven years of balanced budgets and strong financial oversight as enabling the hires. New staff include kindergarten teachers, a middle school exploratory class instructor, a media specialist, music and gifted education teachers, reading recovery, PE teachers, lunchroom supervisors, and a custodian.
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Matteson Elementary
Sandra Schmutzler
Board of Education
Illinois
Huth Middle School
Sauk School
Matteson School
Schmutzler
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Bank of Matteson
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