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June 29, 2025
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Putnam County’s Joshua Curry uses art as a gateway to open opportunities for students

Putnam County’s Joshua Curry uses art as a gateway to open opportunities for students

Putnam County High School art teacher Joshua Curry believes cultivating a student’s creativity is important. He has a way of encouraging risk taking and instilling confidence in students.

By Derek Barichello●
May 08, 2025 at 12:05 am CDT

SOAR teacher Samantha Munks wants students to succeed, no matter what challenges they face

SOAR teacher Samantha Munks wants students to succeed, no matter what challenges they face

Samantha Munks, a SOAR (Students Obtaining Achievement and Responsibility) high school teacher in Peru, pushes her students to be their best by inspiring them to dream and supporting them by meeting them at their level.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
May 08, 2025 at 12:05 am CDT

Putnam County EMT says being an educator helps her in the field

Putnam County EMT says being an educator helps her in the field

All it took was a flyer asking for volunteers and Wendy Louis of Putnam signed up to take an EMT class through Putnam County.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
May 02, 2024 at 12:05 am CDT

Letters: Putnam County First Responders- We Thank You

Letters: Putnam County First Responders- We Thank You

Putnam County community members sent in thank you messages to area first responders. Read their heartfelt notes here.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 02, 2024 at 12:02 am CDT

Honoring first responders: Answering the call, no matter the peril

Honoring first responders: Answering the call, no matter the peril

Today we celebrate and honor first responders across our communities in northern Illinois

By Don Bricker●
May 02, 2024 at 12:01 am CDT

Annette Davis wanted to fill a vacancy left in her education; 42 years later she’s still helping

Annette Davis wanted to fill a vacancy left in her education; 42 years later she’s still helping

Davis originally begin her higher education wanting to be a social worker to “save the world.” One of the first friends she made knew sign language which peaked her interest in learning from him.

By Jayce Eustice●
May 04, 2023 at 12:05 am CDT

Bureau Valley has always been home for junior high teacher Tracey Schoff

Bureau Valley has always been home for junior high teacher Tracey Schoff

After beginning her career in education as an aid in Bureau Valley for a few years, Tracey Schoff decided to further explore her interest and pursued a full-time teaching degree. This decision has now led to a 17-year career teaching kids in BV, just as she once was.

By Jayce Eustice●
May 04, 2023 at 12:05 am CDT

Putnam County teacher enjoys the challenge of educating pupils: ‘They are like little puzzles’

Putnam County teacher enjoys the challenge of educating pupils: ‘They are like little puzzles’

Digging into the individual student and finding out what motivates them or helps them grasp a lesson, continues to be a large part of what Delvallee does with each class she comes across.

By Jayce Eustice●
May 04, 2023 at 12:05 am CDT

Thank you, teachers. From the Putnam County Record

Thank you, teachers. From the Putnam County Record

Welcome to our tribute to Putnam County teachers for 2022. Thank you, teachers.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 04, 2022 at 12:05 am CDT

Putnam County’s Amy Bell shares in her students’ growth: ‘It’s that light bulb moment’

Putnam County’s Amy Bell shares in her students’ growth: ‘It’s that light bulb moment’

Bell stated that for her and her students, while the work can be challenging, it’s the sense of accomplishment and achievement throughout the year that keeps things moving in the right direction.

By Jayce Eustice●
May 04, 2022 at 12:01 am CDT
St. Bede’s Jim Eustice loves second career as teacher

St. Bede’s Jim Eustice loves second career as teacher

St. Bede football coach Jim Eustice worked in banking and wealth management for 20 years before becoming a math and business teacher at St. Bede, and Eustice said he "can't wait to get there every day."

By Kevin Chlum●
May 04, 2022 at 12:01 am CDT
Over six decades, Eleanor Walker has touched many children’s lives in Princeton school district

Over six decades, Eleanor Walker has touched many children’s lives in Princeton school district

While change is consistent, for almost all students that have attended Princeton Elementary Schools in the past 60 years, at least one thing has remained the same: Eleanor Walker.

By Jayce Eustice●
May 04, 2022 at 12:01 am CDT

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