The IEA Representative Assembly recognized nine local association members and other advocates for public education as award winners this year. The Association extends its appreciation and congratulations to:
- Irma Lott, Springfield Education Association, recipient of the Educational Service Professional of the Year Award.
- JoAnn Kenner, South Suburban Chapter, IEA Retired, recipient of the Mary Lou and Keith Hauge Award.
- Mary Ellen Guest, former executive director of A+Illinois and current director Historic Bungalow Association, recipient of the IEA Friend of Education award.
- Kerri Elliott, Antioch High School Education Association, recipient of the IEA Human and Civil Rights Award.
- Brian Sievers, Faculty Association of District #205, recipient of the NEA Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence.
- Nicole Kurtovich, IEA Student Program, Illinois State University; and, Amanda Meiners, IEA Student Program, Western Illinois University, recipients of the Bob Haisman Student(s) of the Year Award.
- Tron Young, Centralia Elementary Teachers Association, recipient of the Bob Haisman Teacher of the Year Award.
- Sheila Bowens, Edwardsville Education Association, recognition for service as a member of the Illinois Teacher Certification Board.
- Katherine Brown, Unit 5 Education Association, student at Illinois State University, Mary Lou Haugh Scholarship Award.
IEA Awards Scholarships
IEA scholarships are awarded to selected students (children of IEA members) who plan to enter the teaching profession. The IEA extends its congratulations to the following scholarship winners who were recognized at this year’s Representative Assembly.
Ashley Bozarth, region 1; Catherine Siefert, region 2; Erika Collier, region 3; Kate Cox, region 5; Sydney Machuca, region 8; Emily Barnes, region 10; Christina Helding, region 10; Katherine Brown, region 14; Sarah Weigel, region 16; Samantha Albrecht, region 17; Jaclyn Harrington, region 17; Laura Hofer, region 17; Benjamin Torrisi, region 21; Molly McKenzie, region 23; Tomas Franquelli, region 25; Ciara Carter, region 27; Heather Hughes, region 28; Jessi Stapp, region 28; Sydney Ayers, region 30; Cody Boland, region 32; Hannah Clark, region 32; Kenneth Dollaske, region 34; Anthony Solmo, region 35; Joanna Swidzinski, region 36; Elizabeth Meyer, region 37; Erin Olinger, region 39; Alanna Drufke, region 42; Emily Alexander, region 43; Jessica Yonke, region 44; Hannah McDowell, region 48; Derek McAnally, region 51; Kayla Truffa, region 51; Jana Williams, region 52; Dylan Good, region 53; Emily Roth, region 53; Eric Swanson, region 53; Brooke Rickerd, region 54; Christina Orengo, region 59; Rachel Sager, region 60; Mindi Turf, region 60; Elizabeth Alberts, region 62; Shari Steidinger, region 62; Mollie Kiesewetter, region 64; Kristina Garcia, region 65; Julia Coad, region 66;