A contest designed to shine a spotlight on all teachers in Illinois and the incredible work they do. Twenty-five teachers selected from all those that are nominated will each receive Back 2 School kits for their classroom, a gift basket of goodies, and will be our guest at a champagne reception in their honor.
Nominations can be made through the B2SA website. Anyone can submit an application on behalf of an Illinois teacher (including teachers). Twenty-five (25) teachers will be chosen from all entries.
Contest Runs: January 10 – April 1, 2023 (Winners will be selected by April 11, 2023)
Reception Date: May 2, 2023
Each teacher will be allowed to bring one guest to the celebratory reception. Individuals that nominated the teachers will also be invited to attend.
Reception Location: Chicago, DANK Haus
25 Winning Teachers were selected:
- Dominic Cozzi – Oregon High School
- Lisa Ciesielski – Flossmoor Hills Elementary School
- Ms. Christina Bollenbacher- Western Avenue Elementary School
- Renee Clemment – Adlai Stevenson Elementary
- Jesse Jones – Camp Point Central CUSD#3
- Lisa Kosin – Westmont Junior High
- Jaleese Munz – McKinley Elementary School
- Ashley Dietz – Parrish Elementary
- Megan Kunkel Brown – County Elementary
- Keona Johnson – Trinity Christian School
- Courtney Krumriech – Chaney Monge
- Monica Delgado-Saldana – AN Pritzker Elementary
- Lisa Renae Carrier – Jefferson Elementary
- Cindy Owen – J.W. Gates Elementary School
- Tonya Gaitor – Dawes
- Sharon Fuller – Coolidge Middle School
- Wendie Bloxsom – Sutherland Chicago Public School
- Janice McLaughlin – Cardinal Joseph Bernardin
- Kelley Gibson – Thornridge High School
- Karen Blase – Divine Providence School
- Kevin Hujar – Jose de Diego Community Academy
- Lori Caruso – Divine Providence Catholic School
- Mrs. Anna Babich – St Jerome School
- Brittany Smoot – Gale Community Academy
- Rebecca Nau – Elise Ford Allen Academy
2023 Sponsors Included:
