Teacher of the Month

Suburban preschool teacher instilling confidence and acceptance

Suburban Plainfield teacher uses written word to inspire young scholars

Jennifer Gruca

Mr. E helps students succeed at McKinley Park elementary school

‘Their spirit really helps me’: Chicago teacher keeps connecting with students exceptionally amid pandemic

Suburban band teacher has students marching toward one goal — even though they are apart

More Teacher of the Month Headlines

Chicago kindergarten teacher instilling love and kindness in each student

Kindergarten teacher brings energy, enthusiasm to classroom and Zoom

WGN-TV’s Teacher of the Month Award nomination application

A look back at Teacher of the Month honorees from the past school year

Students say Itasca music teacher inspires them

Elgin teacher a firm believer that fun fosters learning

Civics teacher steps back to let students' voices shine

Plenty of books help this teacher connect with students, spark their curiosity

More with Mrs. Kennedy and Teacher of the Month award sponsor Ken Allen

Veteran NW Indiana teacher keeps up breast cancer fight with students’ support