Thirty Cristo Rey St. Martin students attended an on-site, hands-on suture clinic recently after school in CRSM s chemistry lab in Waukegan. Hosted by Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, the clinic was designed to inspire budding doctors, surgeons and careers in medicine
Reginald Spears attributes his success as a teacher to the fact it combines two things he showed an affinity for early in life: music, and helping others figure stuff out. That, and his mother pushing him years ago to apply for a Golden Apple college scholarship for future educators. Spears would go on to receive that scholarship and, on Thursday, he was named one of the 2021 winners of the .
Palatine principal among finalists for Golden Apple leadership award Martin DaCosta
Updated 3/2/2021 7:49 PM
Creating an inclusive school climate begins with giving students a voice in decision-making, says Martin DaCosta, principal of Winston Campus Junior High School in Palatine.
DaCosta s students are among the most diverse within Palatine Township Elementary District 15 the state s second-largest elementary district where DaCosta is the only nonwhite principal. He values the importance of cultural relevance in teaching and creating an environment that is welcoming and inspirational for all students.
When it comes to leadership, one of the things that I aspire to be every single day is a servant leader, DaCosta said.