2019 Annie Awards Winners
The Chasing Hope Foundation today recognized four local professionals who represent the highest standard in Illinois special education.
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2019 Classroom Professional Award:
Laura Hastings, Robeson Elementary School, Champaign, IL.
Classroom Professional Award recipient, Laura Hastings, is joined by her daughter, husband and parents. Laura's mother was also a special education teacher.
2019 SUPPORT CHAMPION AWARD:
Sandy Selig, Administrative Coordinator at Felicity School, Deerfield, IL
Support Champion winner Sandy Selig, Administrative Coordinator at Felicity School in Deerfield with Mike Nekritz, Founder of Felicity School, who nominated Sandy for an Annie Award.
2019 Brooke Whitted Administrative Leadership Award
Nulifar Rezai, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL
Her work fostering a culture of confidence and empathy among special education students within Chicago Public Schools was inspiring. Nulifar's dedication to infusing social and emotional learning throughout the entire CPS system stands as a model and apt tribute to the legacy of Brooke Whitted. Rezai was unable to attend the ceremony, Susan Laue accepted on her behalf.
Susan Laue, educational consultant, shares why she nominated Nulifar Rezai the Brooke Whitted Administrative Leadership Award. Nulifar was unable to attend the ceremony, Susan accepted on her behalf.
The 2019 Brooke Whitted Administrative Leadership Award Winner, Nulifar Rezai.
Susan Laue accepts the Brooke Whitted Administrative Leadership on behalf of Nulifar Rezai of Chicago Public School; Sandy Selig, Support Champion recipient, of Felicity School in Deerfield; and Laura Hastings, Classroom Professional, from Robeson Elementary School in Champaign.