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Staszak Outstanding Educator of the Year Award

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The winner of the 2025 Staszak Educator of the year will be announced soon.

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.

Previous Award Winners

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