Counselor Lashaunda Ross Earns State Excellence Award

Counselor Lashaunda Ross Earns State Excellence Award

EAST ST. LOUIS - The Illinois State Board of Education has named Lashaunda Ross, a counselor at Annette Officer Elementary School in East St. Louis School District 189, as a recipient of the Award of Excellence in the Those Who Excel 2026 program, the district announced.The Award of Excellence honors educators who demonstrate “an unwavering commitment to equity and the success of all students,” according to the district’s statement. The recognit…

Kewanee High and Central Schools Educators Honored with Top State Awards for Excellence and Service - Regional Media News

Kewanee CUSD 229 is celebrating statewide recognition for two of its standout educators. Amy Miler from Kewanee High School has received the Award of Excellence, the highest honor from the Illinois State Board of Education's 2026 Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year program. As a Spanish teacher and Key Club advisor, Miler is praised for her dynamic spirit and dedication to student achievement. Meanwhile, Alicia Ralston of Central Elementary an…