Gurnee Teacher of the Year

The Village of Gurnee is once again sponsoring the Teacher of the Year Award to recognize teachers from Woodland District 50, Gurnee District 56, and Warren Township High School.

The Teacher of the Year award recognizes the excellent teachers who support the students in our learning community. We invite you to recognize teachers of all types such as homeroom or core subject teachers, art, music, specialists, interventionists, physical education, special education, health, computer and more. All certified staff are eligible for nomination.

Teacher of the Year Criteria

Do you know a teacher who...

• inspires students from all backgrounds, abilities, and academic levels to do their best in school?
• contributes their time and talents to make #LifeintheW a great place to learn?
• leads or participates in activities that have a positive impact on the climate and culture of their school?
• creates a climate of caring, respect, ownership, acceptance and responsibility, inside and outside the classroom?
• engages families in instructional programming and in the learning community?

NEW THIS YEAR: Nominate a Staff Member of the Year! The Woodland learning community relies on many different people to keep our district running. This recognition has traditionally been reserved for certified staff only, but the Village of Gurnee has opened up a new category to celebrate the valuable contributions of school district support staff. This nomination process will run parallel to the Gurnee Teacher of the Year contest and we are excited to expand the annual recognition program to include non-certified staff.

Staff Member of the Year Criteria

Do you know a Woodland team member who...

• positively contributes to Woodland's climate and culture?
• inspires others to be their best?
• supports, welcomes, and includes coworkers, students, and families from all backgrounds?

Nominations will be accepted through Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. The 2025 Gurnee Teacher of the Year and Staff Member of the Year will be announced in April. Nominate an amazing Woodland teacher or staff member today!

Winners will be recognized at the Village of Gurnee Board meeting, and the Woodland D50 Board of Education meeting in May.

Visit the Teacher of the Year website to see previous winners and learn more!

Pictured: Dr. Machak, Stacey Anderson, and Carrie Monterroso at the Gurnee Village Board Meeting in May 2024. Carrie was the Teacher of the Year for the 2023-2024 School Year.