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Staszak Outstanding Educator of the Year Award

Nominations Are Now Closed

Each year, OPEF awards the Staszak Outstanding Educator of the Year Award to an outstanding and exemplary D97 educator for devotion and service to the students of D97. The Staszak Outstanding Educator of the Year Award was established to honor the legacy of William Staszak’s commitment to the Oak Park community. Mr. Staszak served as a Village Trustee and was a devoted member of the Board of Directors of the Oak Park Education Foundation.

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2025 Staszak Award Winners Kara Sakellaris and Nick Sakellaris

2025 Award Winners: Kara Sakellaris and Nick Sakellaris

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