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IASA News in Brief
IASA Kishwaukee Region awards Presidential Citations
The
Kishwaukee Region of the IASA has issued a Presidential Citations
to
Steve Dillet
, president of
Custom Aluminum Products in Genoa. In his nominating letter, Mr. Joe Burgess, superintendent of Genoa-
Kingston 424, stated Mr. Dillet has been the driving force in supporting industrial technology for Genoa-
Kingston High School for several years. He has made it his priority to have students achieve the required
skills for the workforce of tomorrow.
In addition,
Jim Teckenbrock
was also awarded a Presidential Citation. He is the Executive Director of the
Sandwich Economic Development Corp. For many years, Jim has been a sports announcer for the local radio
station and makes it a point to highlight the great things public schools are doing. His enthusiasm and positive
attitude toward public education is infectious.
Each year, IASA encourages regions to present Presidential Citations to individuals who have made
significant contributions to public education even though they may not be professional educators.
High Mount takes the plunge for
Special Olympics
Staff, administration and family members of High Mount 116 in Swansea participated in the Polar Plunge at
Carlyle Lake on Saturday February 28
th
. The team of 18 members raised over $3000. The money raised
will support Special Olympics.
High Mount Staff/BASC Employees included Cara LaGrow, Jenny Pecoraro, Cassie Downs, Lindsay
Middendorff, Joel Gheradini, Jennifer Martin, Julie Burns, Sara Hedrick, Karen Jansen, George Wilkerson
and Cassandra Gillespie. Board of Education members included Stephanie McGuire and Susan Scott.
Administration was represented by Mark Halwachs. Family members included Dylan Ziegler, Owen
Wilkerson, Stephanie Hedrick and Katie Halwachs.