11 September 2025
Meet the Kindergarten Teacher Going Above and Beyond to Serve Her Community
Ms. Buice knows that supporting a child can be a team effort.
05 September 2025
Take Five with Meg Dierna: School Social Worker at Lincoln Elementary
Ms. Dierna is a passionate advocate for her students.
05 September 2025
Meet the Math Teacher Helping Her Students Reach New Heights in the Classroom
Ms. Schleyer has felt empowered to go above and beyond because of the great support system she has at her school.
05 September 2025
Veteran CPS Social Worker Shares Her Keys to Helping Students Excel
One parent described Ms. Hund as someone who has helped her child thrive by providing a safe space and the support they needed.
06 June 2025
Reflecting on Another Type of First: Take Five with Ms. De’Andrea Bell, English Language Arts Teacher at O.A. Thorp Elementary
Ms. Bell is finishing up her first year at Thorp Elementary, and her proudest moments include experiencing her students’ growth.
30 May 2025
Unleashing Creativity: Take Five with Jequeline Salinas
Ms. Salinas has been the art teacher at James Hedges Fine and Performing Arts School for 18 years.
29 May 2025
Celebrating Our Related Service Providers
These amazing staff members work behind the scenes to make sure that CPS kids have the supports they need to reach their full potential.
23 May 2025
Embracing Innovative Classroom Practices: Take Five with Charlene Clay, a Special Education Teacher at Rudolph Learning Center
Ms. Clay steps outside the standard curriculum to embed creative, immersive learning experiences in her classroom.
09 May 2025
Learning Alongside My Students: Take Five with Melissa Flisk
Ms. Flisk strives to create a calm and welcoming environment that celebrates her students’ interests, needs, skills, and personalities.
07 May 2025
Learning All About an Amazing Art Educator for Teacher Appreciation Week
Natalie loves working with students, especially those who enter her classroom without a lot of confidence in their abilities.
07 May 2025
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with an Outstanding Third-Grade Educator
Reem is doing an amazing job in her first year leading a classroom of her own.
05 May 2025
Making the World a Bigger and Better Place for Students with Visual Impairments
Ms. Segroves is dedicated to providing students with direct instruction and accommodations to help them access everyday instruction.
