Hayward Leadership and Learning Award
Palatine High School Assistive Technology Coordinator Alison West and Teacher Assistant Valerie Okrasinski have been recognized as recipients of the Admiral Thomas B. Hayward Leadership and Learning award from the Cambium Learning Group, Inc.. This award is given to educators who demonstrate leadership and innovation and are instrumental in improving student performance. Alison and Valerie will receive their award at a special ceremony on December 5, 2011, at the Superintendents’ Summit in Washington, D.C., and both were recognized by the Board of Education for their achievement at the November 10, 2011 Board meeting.

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Valarie Okrasinski, (left) and Alison West