2017 Annie Awards Winners
The Chasing Hope Foundation today recognized four local professionals who represent the highest standard in Illinois special education. The 2017 Annie Awards were presented at the ““
2017 Classroom Professional Award:
Danielle Cwikla, Ellis Elementary School, Round Lake
Classroom Professional recipient Danielle Cwikla with her husband, Nick, who nominated her.
2016 Support Champion Award:
Jamie Gross, Murphy Elementary School, Round Lake
Support Champion recipient Jamie Gross with Valencia Baxton Berry, a Murphy Elementary parent, who nominated her.
2016 Leadership Award:
Eric Apgar, Director of Student Services, Round Lake Area Schools
The 2017 Annie Awards winners; left, Jamie Gross; middle, Danielle Cwikla; right, Eric Apgar
CHF board president BethAnn Beasley with Annie Award recipients Jamie Gross, Danielle Cwikla, ex-officio board member Dave Walker, CHF founder Christine Walker and Eric Apgar. Each recipient received an Elsa Peretti-designed, cobalt blue crystal heart from Tiffany & Co., representing the essence of the contribution made to their students and families.