Illinois State Teachers of the Year

July 15 1:30 PM Breakout Session Happening NOW! Students often feel their struggle = inability. @patricebain1 will teach us how to help both students and parents understand the value of productive struggle and evidence-based strategies to boost learning. @NNSTOY @Voya #NNSTOY21

July15 4:00PM Breakout Session Happening NOW-Be ready to have an "amathazing" time with @kimthomasILSTOY learning "Mathlicious" Methods to #Mathivate and Put A Positive Parabola on Everyone's Face! #NNSTOY21 #teaCHEER @NNSTOY @Voya

July16 2:45PM Breakout Session-ILSTOY members @autoteach211 @ILTOY2018 Pam Reilly @MsMagnafichi share in a roundtable discussion- Forging Ahead: State Chapter Growth and Transformation. See how State Chapters have put opportunities into action nationwide @NNSTOY @Voya #NNSTOY21

Teachers. They want us to be professional at all times but they refuse to treat us as professionals, pay us a professionals' salary, or seek our professional expertise. At what point do we demand more, because unless we're fully cared for, we can't fully care for our students.

We’re offering $10k to reimagine education! Join @TeachPlusIL and @ILSTOY to SPARK new innovation in teaching and learning: teachplus.org/innovation

I came home to a wonderful surprise today! Thank you so much @goldenapple_il! Looking forward to this Saturday's virtual Celebration of Excellence! #D59Learns @D59Byrd

Words of wisdom for all educators from Justin Johnson, 2021 Illinois Teacher of the Year, on seeing our students beyond the surface to what's important and to foster their success. vimeo.com/510824954

Way to go Justin! Student centered always! @ILSTOY

We are so grateful to announce that Illinois has adopted Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards. The standards succeeded thanks to the voices of educators. Thank you for speaking out on behalf Illinois’ students. View the standards at isbe.net/Documents/23-2…

I am excited to share that I am a finalist for the @goldenapple_il award. I am truly blessed to do what I do, teaching the #MagnaFirsties, as well as working together with their families and my colleagues. The #MagnaFirsties are truly my "why". #teachgolden #D59Learns

Congratulations @MsMagnafichi on being named a @goldenapple_il @GoldenAppleFoun finalist! So proud of our #ilstoy family members! @NNSTOY #goldenapple #nnstoy

Great job! @ILTOY2018 🍎🍎🍎

Read Dr. Ayala's message urging superintendents and principals to prioritize health and safety. We recognize the value of sports in students’ lives - but as COVID-19 cases rise across the state, the importance of following public health guidance has only increased.

Congratulations Justin!

-said no teacher ever

I am super excited to announce that I have been offered & accepted a @TeachPlusIL fellowship which will allow me to learn & dig into education policy, advocate for students, teachers, and the education field... while still being able to do what I love in the classroom.. teach!

We are hiring a Director to work in CHI or SPI. You will need a Master's in Education, experience in PreK-12 leadership, management, collaboration, and change facilitation, plus an understanding of policy at the local, state, and federal levels. isbe.net/Lists/ISBECare…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Sir Ken Robinson died peacefully yesterday, 21st August 2020, surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. We will be following up with a further update as we begin to follow Sir Ken’s wishes and honour his legacy.

Full transparency here..... #frustratedsuperintendent