Lake County Educator of the Year Nominees!
Each year, our district is honored to nominate outstanding staff members for the Lake County Educator of the Year award. The annual program is in its fifth year and celebrates outstanding teachers, administrators, and support staff whose dedication, commitment, and passion strengthen our schools and our communities.
We are excited to announce the 2026 CHSD117 Nominees:
Marta Castaneda - Educational Service Personnel
Megan Garcia - Nominated for Classroom Diverse Learner Teacher
Jake Mitchell - Early Career Educator
Andrew Seketa - Nominated for School Administrator
Taylor Travers - Nominated for Student Support Personnel
Whitney Walsh - Nominated for Classroom High School Teacher
Be on the lookout for an article later this spring to learn more about each of these amazing nominees!