Stories tagged with: teacher
Former New Baden Teacher Sentenced to Prison
A district judge sentenced a former elementary school teacher to 10 years’ imprisonment after he admitted to soliciting child sexual abuse material from minors.Jonathan Villmer Jr, 26 of New Baden, Illinois was charged by criminal complaint in August of 2023. Villmer will be required...
I Am a Rural Teacher Profile: Cole Carter
Story courtesy of Hailey Winkleman through NREA
Often, people who grew up in small towns and the countryside can’t imagine living and working in an urban area. Being accustomed to the rural way of life...
Senator Bailey Opposes Teacher Mentor Bill
Story/audio courtesy of IRN...The Illinois Senate has passed a bill which establishes a teacher and principal mentoring program. The bill’s sponsor, Senator Kimberly Lightford says the goal of the legislation is to make an investment in high-quality mentoring and induction for new teachers and...
Golden Apple President Alan Mather in White County to Discuss Teacher Shortage Thursday and Friday
Thursday April 15th and Friday April 16th Golden Apple President Alan Mather will be in White County meeting with local education leaders in the Regional Office of Education #20 to discuss the teacher shortage crisis both in Illinois and locally, and the work Golden...
Sen. Bailey Works to Help Ease Statewide Teacher Shortage
SPRINGFIELD- As school districts across Illinois continue to struggle with hiring teachers to fill openings, many in the field point to the government-mandated edTPA test as a significant roadblock to future teachers. State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has filed legislation to eliminate the state’s...
Rep. Niemerg Encourages Nominations for ISBE “Teacher of the Year” and Awards for “Those Who Excel”;
TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is encouraging people to nominate their favorite teacher to be honored as the Illinois Teacher of the Year for 2022. Sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education(ISBE)Nominations are due by April 23 and completed applications by May 21....
Carmi Chamber of Commerce Announces Recipients of Fall 2019 Teacher Grants
The Carmi Chamber of Commerce has awarded $300 grants to each of the following teachers in the Carmi White County School District:Stacy Simon - CWCJHS - 7th Grade 3D printerHilary Gee - Jefferson School - Art Supplies for Student MentorSarah Richards - Jefferson School...
