Champions of Education
The Champions of Education celebration honors outstanding educators, support staff, and retirees from districts within the ROE26 region.
Hosted by the Regional Office of Education #26, the event brings together schools, families, and community members to recognize those who make a lasting difference in the lives of students and demonstrate excellence in education.
Our first Champions of Education event will take place on June 4, 2026, at Park Place in Macomb.
Our Finalists
Congratulations to our finalists for Educator and Support Staff of the Year!
Educator of the Year Finalists
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Melissa Johnson - Carthage Elementary #317
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Jennifer Bowles - CUSD #3 Fulton County
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Amanda Klaska - V.I.T CUD #2
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Kim Wyatt - Hamilton CCSD #328
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Molly Selders - Macomb CUSD #185
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Susan Bray - LaHarpe CSD #347
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Stephanie Kerr - West Prairie CUSD #103
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Jennifer Burdette - Spoon River Valley Community Unit District #4
Support Staff of the Year Finalists
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Samantha Sparks - Carthage Elementary #317
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Marilyn Keeney - Macomb CUSD #185
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Michael Siegfried - LaHarpe CSD #347
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Candace Russell - Hamilton CCSD #328
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Travis Snowden - V.I.T CUD #2
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Kathy Beaty - CUSD#3 Fulton County
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Nancy Calvert - West Prairie CUSD #103
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Lori Emken - Spoon River Valley Community Unit District #4
Retirees
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V.I.T CUD #2 - Pam Thomas
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Spoon River Valley Community Unit District #4 - Teresa Ellis
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CUSD#3 Fulton County - Pamela Hughes
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West Prairie CUSD #103 - Cheryl (Sheri) Porter and Nancy Calvert
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Canton Union School District #66 - Ken Brandt, Kris Dare, Julie Pierce, Elizabeth Baker, Lori Carlberg, and Marnie Eskridge
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Astoria CUSD #1 - Bobette Massaglia, Lisa Heaton, and Dave Crouse
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Lewistown CUSD #97 - Clay Ginglen and Shannon Pritchard
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Bushnell-Prairie City CUSD #170 - Steve Sargeant, Dave Arnold, Amy Struhs, and Mary Foster
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LaHarpe CSD #347 - Susan Bray
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Macomb CUSD #185 - Ed Fulkerson, Carol Lock, Dawn Torrance, and Michelle O'Brien
Thank You to our Sponsors!
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Gold Sponsors
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