Willowbrook to host presentation for parents/guardians

On Oct. 21, Willowbrook will host a presentation for parents/guardians entitled “Enhancing the Family-School Connection for Student Success.”

The program will begin at 7 p.m., and the presenter will be award-winning educator and local parent Andy Isaacson.

“If you're a parent who sometimes feels overwhelmed, unappreciated or concerned about the academic well-being of your child's success, then this program will activate your energy level, focus and reinforce the combined essential commitment or partnership between the family and the school,” Isaacson said. “In addition to presenting uniquely encouraging and impactful components for success, this program will alert you to potential obstacles that can affect your child and give solutions to help you and (your child) navigate to greater achievement. As a parent, you will feel reinvigorated in your role and the partnership the school can present as a true benefit to your child's future.”

Isaacson was a teacher at Willowbrook for 34 years, where he also served as a Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Coach and a Social/Emotional Learning (SEL) Leader for District 88. A longtime Villa Park resident, he is the parent of three children. Isaacson has served as a Speaker/Presenter at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Northern Illinois University, Illinois State University and Lewis University. He has articulated and presented at numerous schools throughout Illinois and has consulted with schools as far away as Alaska.

Honors and distinctions bestowed on Isaacson include:

  • Claes Nobel International Educator of Distinction 2012
  • Chicago Bears/Symetra Heroes in the Classroom Award 2011-2012
  • District 88 Star's Educator Award 2009 & 2010
  • Golden Apple Teacher Award finalist 1992 & 2005
  • Disney Teacher of the Year semifinalist 2003
  • District 88 Employee of the Year Achievement Award 1991 & 2002
  • Three-time NCAA All-American Athlete
  • Illinois State University Athletic Hall of Fame

“Enhancing the Family-School Connection for Student Success” is offered by School District 45, Salt Creek School District 48 and District 88.