For the second year, Evil Eye Creative Studio (EECS) and the Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools (AIRSS) have partnered to present an Illinois Rural Teacher of the Year Award. We are excited to share that the three finalists for the Award, given the title Teacher of Distinction, have now been announced:
- Spencer Cox – Lick Creek CCSD #16
- Natalie Mahler – Earlville CUSD 9
- Jennifer Burdette – Spoon River Valley CUSD 4
EECS and AIRSS have been working together since 2018 with a common goal of advancing rural schools advocacy in Illinois. Throughout this partnership, EECS has been able to rebrand AIRSS, rebuild their website, and create this recognition program for rural teachers. The first year was a great success, and EECS is grateful to continue the program with AIRSS this year.
The winner of the 2026 Illinois Rural Teacher of the Year Award will be announced in late May. You can learn more about the 2026 Teachers of Distinction on the AIRSS website.
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