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Take Five with Michael Espinosa: Music Teacher at Juarez High School

20 February 2026

Mr. Michael Espinosa, Music Teacher at Juarez High School

Take Five with Lilian Blaser: Manager of Professional Learning with the Department of Arts Education

13 February 2026

Lilian Blaser

Take Five with Dr. Mark Clayton, School Counselor at King College Prep

06 February 2026

Dr. Mark Clayton, School Counselor at King College Prep

Reaching One Career Goal after Another

04 February 2026

Ms. Henderson

Celebrating Exceptional Leadership in Englewood

04 February 2026

Principal of the Year at Earle ES

Staying Positive and Taking On a New Opportunity

29 January 2026

Nancy Barajas, a second-grade teacher at Perez Elementary, smiling in her classroom.

Take Five with Elizabeth Morales, School Clerk at Brighton Park Elementary School

16 January 2026

Elizabeth Morales, a school clerk at Brighton Park Elementary, smiling in the school office.

Take Five with Lonnie Chambers: Restorative Justice Coordinator

09 January 2026

Lonnie Chambers, Restorative Justice Coordinator at Tarkington School of Excellence, smiling in a school hallway.

Take Five with Jennifer Marrero, Teacher of the Visually Impaired at Otis Elementary

10 December 2025

Otis Elementary teacher Jennifer Marrero in the student-run Chill Day Cafe.

Take Five with Dania Daoud, Restorative Justice Coordinator at Parker Community Academy

05 December 2025

Parker Community Academy's Restorative Justice Coordinator Dania Daoud, who leads student voice and school climate initiatives.

A Peek at One Teacher’s Journey Over the Last Five Years

04 December 2025

Second-grade teacher Ms. Bautista posing for a photo.

A Great Start to the School Year in Ms. Dela Cruz’s Classroom

21 November 2025

Ms. Dela Cruz, a pre-k teacher at Yates Elementary, dressed as Minnie Mouse in her classroom.

Catching Up with an Amazing Educator Whose Passion for Technology Still Shines

14 November 2025

Tori Pickens, STEAM integration specialist at Pershing Magnet Elementary.

Take Five with Froilan Marchan Jr., Social Worker at North-Grand High School

13 November 2025

Froilan Marchan Jr., a social worker and soccer coach at North-Grand High School, smiling on the soccer field while holding a bouquet of flowers and a poster.

Celebrating Principal Appreciation Month with the Principal of Dvorak School of Excellence

31 October 2025

Principal Vauncia Allen of Dvorak School of Excellence, who is celebrating 25 years in CPS during Principal Appreciation Month.

Learning All About the Excellent Principal of Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy

31 October 2025

Principal Marlon Henriquez of Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy, who shares his journey as an immigrant to inspire his students.

Take Five with Maureen Moroney, Physical Therapist with the CPS Office for Students with Disabilities

31 October 2025

Dr. Maureen Moroney, physical therapist with the CPS Office for Students with Disabilities.

Take Five with Jack Beven: First-Grade Teacher at Galileo Elementary

24 October 2025

Galileo Elementary teacher Jack Beven, a former stage manager known for his energy and enthusiasm in the classroom.

How One Principal’s Career Journey has been Community-Centered Every Step of the Way

24 October 2025

Principal Gabriela Núñez smiling while posing with a group of elementary students at Telpochcalli Elementary School.

Celebrating Principal Appreciation Month with an Exceptional Administrator-in-Charge

24 October 2025

Ramona Outlaw, Administrator-in-Charge at Harlan Community Academy, smiling in front of a colorful stained glass mural.

A Full Circle Journey

17 October 2025

Nancy Lazaro, a math teacher and interventionist at Westinghouse College Prep, smiling in her classroom.

Take Five: Principal Tyrone Dowdell at Green Elementary School

17 October 2025

Veteran Principal Tyrone Dowdell, who has led Green Elementary for over 20 years, smiling warmly.

Supporting Students in a New Way as an Instructional Coach

17 October 2025

Marley Olivera, instructional coach at Carter School of Excellence.

Catching Up with an Exceptional School Counselor

10 October 2025

Dr. Venisa Beasley-Green posing with a group of Carver Elementary students who are smiling and holding their Southwest Airlines tickets for a college exploration trip.

How a Veteran Social Studies Teacher is Approaching Her Instruction This School Year

10 October 2025

Ms. Jamie Perry posing with her poster regarding reimagining history through art and color, part of her research on teaching Black history.

Take Five with Sara Haas: School Principal at Brighton Park Elementary

10 October 2025

Dr. Haas, School Principal at Brighton Park Elementary

Take Five with Kenyada Burks: MTSS Coordinator and Instructional Coach at Minnie Miñoso Academy

03 October 2025

Kenyada Burks

Take Five with Caroline Depcik, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Itinerant Teacher with the CPS Office for Students with Disabilities

26 September 2025

Caroline Depcik, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Itinerant with OSD

Recognizing the Amazing Staff Members who Support our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs

23 September 2025

DHH Staff Members

Take Five with Priscilla Gonzalez, Dual Language Coordinator at Cooper Dual Language Academy

19 September 2025

Ms. Prsicilla Gonzalez, Dual Language Coordinator at Cooper