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In 2014, the Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) teamed up with District 204 to recognize the positive impact of educators. Every month, one staff member will be recognized and celebrated as an A+ Award winner. You can watch previous surprise award presentations at A+ Award videos. A complete list of previous winners is online at A+ Award recipients.
Nomination Criteria
- We welcome nominations from parents, alumni and community members, and strongly encourage students to submit nominations as well. A+ Award Nominations must include an essay (of 50-500 words) describing how this staff member has positively impacted students. District 204 staff members are not eligible to submit nominations.
- Nominations are rolling. All nominations submitted will be kept for consideration until the end of the current school year.
- Nominees must be currently employed by District 204.
- Nominations will be shared with those you nominate.
A+ Award Recipients - News Articles
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April A+ Award 2025
The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) and District 204 proudly honor Laura McKee, a first grade teacher at Fry Elementary School, with the April A+ Award.
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March A+ Award 2025
The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) and District 204 proudly honor Melissa Hurd, an ELA and Social Studies teacher at Still Middle School, with the March A+ Award.
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February A+ Award 2025
The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) and District 204 proudly honor Pat Brusveen, a Business teacher and men’s golf coach at Metea Valley School, with the February A+ Award.
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January A+ Award 2025
The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) and District 204 proudly honor Chris Michel, a seventh grade teacher at Hill Middle School, with the January A+ Award.
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December A+ Award 2024
The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) and District 204 proudly honor Gabriel Vicencio, a 5th grade teacher at Clow Elementary School, with the December A+ Award.
