2022 Annie Awards Winners
The Chasing Hope Foundation recognized local professionals who represent the highest standard in Illinois special education on April 29th, 2022 at the Winnetka Community House in Winnetka, Illinois.
Chasing Hope Foundation Board Members with 2022 Annie Award Winners.
Left to right: Board member Beth Beasley, Board Treasurer Chuck Lawless, Classroom Professional recipient Callen Migacz of Arnett C. Lines Elementary School in Barrington, the Brooke Whitted Administration Leadership recipient Dr. Diona Lewis of Evanston Township High School, Support Champion recipient Dr. Doug Bolton of Formative Psychological Services, Founder & Executive Director Christine Walker, Board member Michelle Sheedy, and Secretary Linda Burkley.
Not pictured: Board President Eric Fridman and Board member Molly Stamer.
Chasing Hope Foundation Founder and Executive Director Christine Walker shares the life story of Anne Sullivan, the inspiration for the Annie Awards.
Author Ken Rosen talks about his experiences in residential treatment programs. In his book Troubled, Rosen shares how poor treatment and staffing causes additional harm to already vulnerable children.
Rosen advocates for children to be cared for in their own communities, rather than leaving family, friends and support.
The Chasing Hope Foundation has created a scalable model of neighborhood-based care for children who benefit from 24/7 support, structure and supervision.
By keeping families together and saving tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars, outcomes for students are far more positive.