WIU School of Education

Job alert: Pikeland CUSD #10 Vacancies
To access employee applications, please visit the Pikeland Website at http://www.pikeland.net
Applications should be emailed to Mrs. Angie Ruebush at [email protected]
**Position descriptions available at the IASA Illinois Education Job Bank website: www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org
Search under Location; Pike County; Pikeland.
Certified Positions for the 2026-2027 School Year
(4 positions) District Level
(3 positions) South Elementary School (Preschool- 2nd Grade)
(8 positions) PCS (Grades 3-8)
(4 positions) PHS (Grades 9-12)

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🎓✨ Some graduation stories stay with us long after the ceremony ends. ✨🎓

When Maria Fantozzi was just 9 or 10 years old, she wrote a heartfelt note describing what a teacher truly is. In it, she reflected on teachers as educators, listeners, protectors, counselors, and friends—people who make a lasting difference in the lives of their students.

Years later, that young student has become a future educator herself.

Maria, from Haddon Township, New Jersey, recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a degree in Elementary Education and endorsements in Middle Level Science, Social Studies, and English Language Arts. She hopes to teach students in grades 3–5 or middle school classrooms, inspiring the next generation just as her teachers inspired her.

At graduation, Maria shared that childhood note with Dr. Jim La Prad, Director of the School of Education—a touching reminder that the dream of becoming a teacher often begins long before college.

Her story reminds us that great teachers leave footprints on our hearts, and sometimes those footprints lead students right back into the classroom as educators themselves.

Congratulations, Maria! Your future students are fortunate to have a teacher who has understood the value of education for so many years. 💜💛🍎📚

https://www.wiu.edu/coehs/education/

📚✨ Faculty Accomplishment Spotlight ✨📚

Congratulations to Dr. Hollie Mason on the publication of her book chapter:

🔹 Preparing the Special Education Teacher Workforce to Provide Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Instruction and Support

featured in the book Transforming the Special Education Workforce: Research and Complex Systems Perspective.

Dr. Mason’s scholarship highlights innovative approaches to preparing future special educators to support the diverse social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students. This important contribution advances conversations around strengthening and transforming the special education workforce.

👏 We are proud to celebrate Dr. Mason’s outstanding scholarly achievement and dedication to the field of Special Education! 💜💛
https://www.wiu.edu/coehs/education/undergrad/special_education.php

Job opportunities:
Havana School District - Multiple Postings
Here is a list of the positions we have available:
Assistant Junior High Principal
School Counselor
Junior High (7/8) Science Teacher
Junior High 6th Grade Science Teacher
Title I Teacher
School Psychologist

Havana CUSD ALL DUCKS FLY TOGETHER

Job opportunity
Colona School District 190 Music Leave
Anticipating a planned maternity leave for the band and music teacher for the coming fall and are seeking a qualified long-term substitute for approximately 10 weeks. The position involves weekly general music instruction for grades K–5 as well as small group and whole-group band instruction at the junior high level.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest, current résumé, copy of licensure, and three professional references to my attention at the contact information below.

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!

Dr. Ruff, Superintendent
Colona School District #190
700 First St. Colona, IL. 61241
Email: [email protected]
Office: 309-792-1232, ext. 206

Job opportunity
Prophetstown Math Vacancy

Online Employment Application | Open Positions

🎉🌟 Celebrating Student Achievement! 🌟🎉

Congratulations to Stephanie Swanson, a teacher in Western Illinois University’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program, on being named the 2026 Pre-School Teacher Educator of the Year for McHenry County! 👏💜💛

Stephanie teaches preschool at Locust Elementary School in Marengo, Illinois, where she is making a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners every day. This recognition highlights her dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence in early childhood education.

We are proud to celebrate Stephanie’s outstanding achievement and the impact she continues to make in her school and community! 🌟

MAT Program link- https://www.wiu.edu/coehs/education/grad/mat/

🎓✨ Congratulations to Our Graduating Students! ✨🎓

Today we celebrate the hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments of our incredible graduates. Your dedication inside and outside the classroom has prepared you to make a meaningful impact in your schools, communities, and professions.

As you begin this next chapter, remember that you will always be part of the WIU family. We are proud of all you have achieved and excited to see the difference you will make in the world.

💜💛 Once a Leatherneck, always a Leatherneck. Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🌟

🎓💜 Celebrating Our School of Education Graduate Assistants! 💛🎓

Please join us in congratulating our amazing School of Education GAs graduating this semester:
✨ Emma Hahn
✨ Precious Michael
✨ Enyonam Neku

We also want to congratulate Adam Borrowman, Acting Director for the Daycare, who joined the celebration as we honored our graduating GAs with cake and well wishes! 🍰👏

These outstanding students have contributed so much to the SOE community through their hard work, dedication, and support for faculty, staff, and fellow students. We are proud of all they have accomplished and excited to see the impact they will make in the future!

A special shoutout to Christy Ray for organizing the celebration and baking the delicious cookies that made the event even sweeter! 🍪✨

Congratulations to all, and best wishes on your next chapter! 🌟

🎉 Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Dr. Melissa Stinnett after 19 years of dedicated service to Western Illinois University! 💜💛

Throughout her distinguished career, Dr. Stinnett has made a lasting impact as an educator, mentor, and leader. In addition to her years at WIU, she also served five years at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and spent 10 years teaching in public schools. For the past eight years, she has served as Graduate Coordinator for WIU’s Graduate Reading Program, supporting and inspiring countless students and educators.

🍰 Join us for cake and refreshments as we honor Dr. Stinnett and celebrate her incredible career:

📅 Wednesday, May 20, 2026
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Wine Sellers
121 S. Randolph St.
Macomb, IL 61455

Please help us thank Dr. Stinnett for her years of service, leadership, and dedication to education! 🌟