Teacher of the Month

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

Checking in and connecting through Covid, Spanish teacher helps her high school students soar

Ms. Little making big impact for third graders during year of ups and downs

In her first year of teaching, resource teacher works through pandemic to make powerful impact

Suburban preschool teacher instilling confidence and acceptance

More Teacher of the Month Headlines

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

Chicago kindergarten teacher instilling love and kindness in each student

Kindergarten teacher brings energy, enthusiasm to classroom and Zoom

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