Congratulations to the 2025 District 58 Educator of the Year, Mandy Waughop! Mrs. Waughup is a resource teacher at Pierce Downer. After school on April 28, the DGEEA (teacher's union), Dave Waughup (Mandy's husband), Superintendent Dr. Kevin Russell and Principal Dr. Leland Wagner surprised Mrs. Waughup with the news that she won. Here are some highlights from the surprise! Way to go, Mrs. Waughup!
Congratulations also to this year's 2025 Educator of the Year Nominees:
- Diane Claver, El Sierra Third Grade Teacher
- Tara Fulton, Belle Aire Third Grade Teacher
- Sandi Hudecek, Highland Resource Teacher
- Sandra Leff, Indian Trail Fifth Grade Teacher
- Cathy Relias, Highland Reading Specialist
- Christine Torres, Lester Second Grade Teacher
The Educator of the Year award program is organized by the Downers Grove Elementary Education Association (DGEEA). A big thank you to the judges and volunteers who make this program possible!