Teachers of Distinction Cindy Adler, Chute Middle School, Evanston Jessica Aranda, Joseph E. Gary Elementary School, Chicago Michelle Brezek, Heritage Middle School, Berwyn Rick Coppola, South Loop Elementary School, Chicago Ann Cvitkovic, Lake Bluff Middle School, Lake Bluff Maureen DeVoss, Lotus Elementary School, Fox Lake Shannon Dickinson, Chute Middle School, Evanston David Downing, Northbrook Junior High School, Northbrook Deborah Glowacki, John Palmer Elementary School, Chicago Lynn Gorey, Maercker Elementary School, Westmont Brigette Hurst, Grove Avenue School, Barrington Kelli Kielusiak, St. Therese Chinese Catholic School, Chicago Dr. James O'Malley, Thomas A. Edison Elementary, Chicago Sharon Ponder, Carter G. Woodson Elementary, Chicago Hala Qato, Aqsa School, Bridgeview Berenice Salas, Academy for Global Citizenship, Chicago Tyra Stall,
Prince of Peace Catholic School, Lake Villa Jane Szybowicz, Fox River Grove Middle School, Fox River Grove
He has also performed extensive community service with the Tulane / Xavier National Center for the Urban Community, Project Independence, Job Corps, and dozens
of other community service, non-profit, and church organizations, including the University
of New Orleans Metropolitan College Department
of Tourism & Economic Development, WYES - TV 12 / PBS, Friends
of City Park,
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Metairie Park Country Day School, New Orleans Mental Health Association, and Associated
Catholic Charities.