District 54 is proud to introduce its 2025 Blue Apple Award winners.
The Blue Apple Awards honor two staff members from each District 54 school and the Rafferty Administration Center who embody The Core of 54 values: Academic Success, Belonging and Culture. These awards spotlight the exceptional staff who create welcoming environments, inspire academic growth, and contribute to a strong school culture. These honorees were celebrated at their schools and were invited to a district reception on Dec. 11.
- Addams: Eric Truppa & Sheryl Bianchin
- Aldrin: Jessica Lindblade & Denise Solmo
- Armstrong: Kathleen Gasior & Krista Lynch
- Blackwell: Melissa Rogers & Kameron Cichy
- Campanelli: Stella Shao & Gilberto Alba
- Churchill: Katie Zordan & Denise Lentz
- Collins: Lindsay Daudelin & Stacey Gorski
- Dirksen: Sharon Stenger & Nanette Semler
- Dooley: Rhonda Conrad & Patti Rizzetto
- Early Learning Center: Kerri Riddle & Mary Seroczynski
- Einstein: Rita Worthy & Melissa Schwarz
- Eisenhower: Krishna Marcelo & Michele Peacock
- Enders-Salk: Joanna Vassilos & Sheila Perez
- Fairview: Jodie Scaminaci & Asami Kaneko
- Fox: Julie Mugavero & Denise D’Orazio
- Frost: Gina Wirth & Holly Brumleve
- Hale: Dominque Heyse & Teri LaSalvia
- Hanover Highlands: Margie Anderson & Shannon Harrigan
- Hoover: Dana Antosz & David Czuba
- Keller: Dave Gear & Engy Farag
- Lakeview: Luis Varela & Emily Lauletta
- Lincoln Prairie: Angela Moore & Judith Fuentes
- Link: Rebecca Salm & Ai Takahashi
- MacArthur: Alyssa Thurman & Ann Hobar
- Mead: Jennifer Rialla & Karen Marlega
- Muir: Dawn Czajka & Arpie Dekirmenjian
- Nerge: Maureen Petricca & Rajni Khullar
- Rafferty Center: Katie Potesta & Rocco Settanni
- Stevenson: Mike Yarnell & Minerva Zambrano
