Willowbrook presents 2022-23 second-quarter Outstanding Students and Outstanding Teacher
Pictured are the Willowbrook students who were recognized as Outstanding Students during an event in their honor on Dec. 14. They are (back row, from left) Hannah Greenbauer, sophomore Trinity Smith, senior Michael Wangler Jr., senior Yavilin Garcia-Gutierrez, senior Sana Haque, senior Kevin Diederich, math teacher Edgar Dorado (who received the Outstanding Teacher award), (front row, from left) sophomore Mia Simmons, junior Lillian Vish, freshman Emily Hanson, senior Brianna Smalling and freshman Mary Smith. Photo by HR Imaging Partners
Willowbrook math teacher Edgar Dorado (pictured at right) receives the Outstanding Teacher award during the Outstanding Students and Outstanding Teacher Breakfast on Dec. 14. Dorado was presented by Willowbrook freshman Suha Salman (pictured at left). Photo by HR Imaging Partners
On Oct. 19, 11 Willowbrook students were recognized as Outstanding Students for the first quarter of the 2022-23 school year.
To watch the presentation, click on the video above.
Criteria to be chosen for that award include:
- Demonstrating extraordinary achievement, outstanding effort, commendable attitude and motivation
- Ability to overcome obstacles
- Continuous exemplary performance
During the event, Willowbrook Principal Dr. Daniel Krause and Assistant Principal Dr. Jamie Gourley welcomed the recipients and their families, as well as the staff members who nominated the honorees. Participants enjoyed breakfast provided by The Brook Catering Co., which is comprised of Willowbrook culinary students.
The Outstanding Students are:
Art: Senior Brianna Smalling
Career and Technical Education (CTE): Senior Michael Wangler Jr.
English: Sophomore Mia Simmons
Learning services: Hannah Greenbauer
Literacy: Freshman Mary Smith
Math: Senior Sana Haque
Music: Senior Yavilin Garcia-Gutierrez
Physical education: Freshman Emily Hanson
Science: Junior Lillian Vish
Social studies: Sophomore Trinity Smith
World languages: Senior Kevin Diederich
Willowbrook math teacher Edgar Dorado received the Outstanding Teacher award and was presented by Willowbrook freshman Suha Salman. To earn the Outstanding Teacher award, a staff member must treat teaching as a passion – not just a job, create a positive learning environment where students feel encouraged and supported, use a variety of strategies to engage students, be willing to offer extra support when needed, provide prompt and effective feedback to students on their learning and relate to and understand the viewpoints and perspectives of students.