Congratulations to District 64’s winners in this year’s ISBE Those Who Excel Awards! The Illinois State Board of Education started the Those Excel Awards to honor educators who have made significant contributions to our state's public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools.
Below are the three honorees selected from D64:
Early Career Educator Category (Teachers of 1-4 years)
- Natalie Briggs - Meritorious Service Award - Music Teacher at Carpenter, Emerson, Field and Franklin
Teacher Category
- Georgette Demarinis - Meritorious Service Award - Teacher at Jefferson Early Childhood Center
- Alex Teater - Special Recognition Award - Music Teacher at Emerson, Field and Franklin
Application materials are evaluated by a selection committee composed of individuals who represent a variety of educational organizations. All awardees are honored at an annual banquet in the Spring.
We are so proud of our District 64 team!