Troy teachers named Great Teachers by Joliet chamber of Commerce

The Joliet Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry named three Troy Community School District 30-C teachers as “2022-2023 Great Teachers,” with an additional three nominated for the honor.

The Great Teachers Award celebrates the success of outstanding educators in the Joliet area who have a passion for education, both personally and professionally. Teachers were nominated by peers, administrators, students and members of the community.

Nominees are certified, highly effective full-time teachers in grades pre-K through 12 in the public and private schools of the Joliet area. Each has a minimum of three years teaching experience. The program is part of the chamber’s Education Committee.

Troy Great Teachers this year are:

Troy Cronin Elementary School
Laura Flynn, preschool teacher, award nominee

Troy Hofer Elementary School
Kelly Kohrt, 2nd grade teacher, award recipient

Troy Middle School
Kayla Madej, 8th grade science teacher, award recipient
Kimberly Pittinaro, 8th grade math teacher, award nominee
Danielle Vita, 7th grade math teacher, award nominee

Troy Shorewood Elementary School
Angie Panagiotaras, 2nd grade teacher, award recipient