Community Corner

'Tireless And Enthusiastic' School Board Member Honored For Commitment

Teri Collins is the longtime executive director of the Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation and a District 207 board member.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize and celebrate the contributions of often unsung community leaders in the Chicago area.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize and celebrate the contributions of often unsung community leaders in the Chicago area. (Patch Media)

PARK RIDGE, IL — Without community leaders, Park Ridge wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

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This submission comes from Lloyd William Montgomery, a Park Ridge reader who nominated Dr. Teri Collins.

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How do you know this community leader?

Neighbor and Friend

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What does this community leader do?

High School Board member and President at Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

Her tireless and enthusiastic commitment to the Maine Township community

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?

Her character. She is intelligent, generous, gracious, respectful and compassionate.


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