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6 D131 Educators Nominated For 2025 Kane County Educator Of The Year
Nominees will be recognized and winners will be announced at an upcoming banquet.

AURORA, IL — Congratulations to our 2025 Kane County Educator of the Year Nominees! Nominees will be recognized and winners will be announced at the 49th Annual Kane County Educator of the Year Awards Banquet on Friday, May 2, 2025.
EASD 131 Nominees:
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- Carlos Apantenco, East Aurora School District 131, District, Webmaster/Graphic Designer
- Category: Educational Service Personnel
- Dr. David R. Ballard, East Aurora School District 131, Associate Superintendent of Staff & Student Services
- Category: School Administrator
- Ashley Bjes, O’Donnell Elementary School, K-1 Special Education Teacher
- Category: Elementary/Early Childhood
- Ana Cuevas, Oak Park Elementary School, Bilingual Preschool Teacher
- Category: Early Career Educator
- Anne Halsema, East Aurora High School, Social Worker
- Category, Student Support Personnel
- Camille McKay, Waldo Middle School, Health and Physical Education Teacher
- Category: Middle School Teacher
This press release was produced by East Aurora School District 131. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
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