In the 2024-25 school year, CCSD93 received 20 nomination submissions for 16 individuals. Senior leaders judged the submissions against a rubric, and I am thrilled to share with you that the following five individuals were determined to meet the highest levels of the award’s criteria, being named CCSD93’s 2024-25 Distinguished Educators.

Pam Camposeo - CCSD93 Certified School Nurse 

Mrs. Camposeo supports student health across CCSD93 with expertise and compassion. A Nationally Board Certified School Nurse, she improves systems districtwide, advocates for health equity and mentors peers. From shaping pandemic protocols to training others in emergency care, Pam’s leadership and care ensure every student receives safe, dignified support.

Betsy Flores - Stratford Dual Language ELA Teacher 

Mrs. Flores empowers multilingual learners with creative, culturally accessible and engaging lessons that celebrate student identity and voice. She advocates for equity, creates multilingual family resources and supports student wellbeing. Beyond class, she coaches soccer, mentors colleagues and uplifts her school community with compassion and innovation.

Laura Gehrke - Roy DeShane 4th & 5th Grade Magnet Teacher 

Mrs. Gehrke inspires gifted learners through high expectations, tailored support and deep personal connection. A calm, nurturing leader, she mentors peers, leads clubs and serves on district committees. Her classroom fosters joy in learning, and her dedication leaves a lasting impact on students, families and colleagues alike.

Karen Lee - Elementary Dual Language Instructional Coach

Mrs. Lee supports Dual Language students and educators across Cloverdale, Elsie Johnson and Roy DeShane. Her guidance enhances multilingual learning, ensures equitable support and bridges school cultures with empathy and expertise. Karen builds capacity through coaching, collaboration and joy, uplifting every student, teacher and team she touches.

Alyssa Pisano - Stratford 7th Grade Math Teacher 

Ms. Pisano drives student success with personalized instruction, strong relationships and relentless positivity. She champions school culture, mentors peers and leads by example. Nicknamed by her colleagues as “Extra” for always going above and beyond, she supports academic growth with creativity, strategy and a heart for every learner.

As a result of this designation, each Distinguished Educator is being profiled on our social media accounts throughout this week and will receive recognition at the May 22, 2025 Board of Education meeting, a pin of recognition, an email tag graphic and a Friday afternoon off this year. 

I was honored to be able to join their administrators to surprise these incredible educators with their awards! I invite you to watch the video below to see them receiving recognition. Please also take a moment to visit www.ccsd93.com/distinguished to read full profiles of how each winner has positively impacted their students and community.

Register for 2025-26 School Year Today

All CCSD93 families are asked to register returning students for the 2025-26 school year. You can do so easily within minutes through the TeacherEase app, and if you have trouble, you can follow the instructions at www.ccsd93.com/r25-26. Please register as soon as possible, so that we can best prepare your child’s educational experience for next year.

Important registration notes:

• While we recommend registering returning students through the TeacherEase app, new students must be added by parents logging in to www.teacherease.com.  
• Families won’t be immediately billed for registration fees and purchases upon registration and will instead be contacted later in the summer to make applicable payments. 
• For translations, please register at www.teacherease.com using a web browser that offers automatic translation, like Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari (desktop or mobile).

Need Before- or After-Care in 2025-26?

CCSD93's partners at the Carol Stream Park District host ActivKids Before- and After-Care programs for kindergarten through 5th grade students at CCSD93's elementary schools throughout the school year. Registration is now open for next school year, and multiple options are available. Click here to sign up for regular care and here for flex options!

Please review the following for additional news and updates from CCSD93 and our partners. Have a wonderful weekend!



Sincerely,



Dr. David H. Hill

Superintendent of Schools

CCSD93

The Drama's So Fetch at Jay Stream's Mean Girls Jr. Musical This Weekend!

Jay Stream Middle School is bringing Mean Girls Jr. to the stage this weekend! Students had a chance to preview the production during a dress rehearsal earlier this week, and the full cast and crew will showcase their talent and teamwork in performances tonight and tomorrow.

Jay Stream 6th Graders Make a Splash on Water Day!

Wednesday was Water Day at Jay Stream Middle School! Sixth graders dove into an all-day, in-house field trip filled with hands-on science and environmental education, in partnership with SCARCE Eco Education and the DuPage Water Commission.

Students rotated through engaging, interactive stations in the school’s STEM Wing, exploring important topics like storm drain pollution and water treatment, the journey of water from Lake Michigan to our taps, watershed simulations and plastic pollution, and conservation tools and actions they can take to help protect our water resources.

A big thank you to Carol Stream Mayor Frank Saverino and DuPage County Commissioner Jim Zay for kicking off the day with a special assembly, and to members of Carol Stream Public Works, SCARCE, engineer Nick Bartosz, and Jay Stream’s dedicated staff for delivering an immersive, impactful learning experience that brings science and social studies standards to life.

Penguins Take Flight at Heritage Lakes

Heritage Lakes recently hosted its annual 5th Grade Great Penguin Fling, an exciting engineering challenge where students designed, built, tested and refined devices to launch a small stuffed penguin as far as possible. It addressed critical engineering standards and offered a rare chance to watch these flightless birds soar!

Register for D93 Summer Music Camp Today!

As we seek to continue offering terrific extracurricular opportunities to students after the school year concludes, registration for CCSD93’s 2025 Summer Band & Orchestra Camp is now open! It will take place June 16, 17, 18 and 20 at Stratford Middle School.

Participants will hone their skills and practice throughout the week, which will conclude with a celebratory class performance and pizza party on the final day. The program is for current band and orchestra students only. Participants should complete the form linked here and return it to their band or orchestra director no later than May 19. All payments should be made directly in RevTrak.

You're Invited to Attend Free Parent Program!

CCSD93’s partners at Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) provide terrific, free programming for today's parents. Even though it has Glenbard in the title, all CCSD93 families are invited to attend GPS events. This year, GPS is offering an incredible slate of speakers. You're invited to attend the upcoming parent program below. Mark your calendar and visit www.glenbardgps.org for more.

5/8 Board of Education Meeting Preview

The next CCSD93 Board of Education meeting will be held Thursday, May 8 at 7 p.m. at CCSD93's District Office, 230 Covington Drive in Bloomingdale. All community members are invited to attend. The following are among the agenda items.

• Assistant Superintendent for Business Services John Benedetti will present a recap of the CCSD93 Finance Committee meeting to be held on May 6.
• The Board will vote on the approval of the appointment of Mr. Benedetti as School Treasurer and on the approval of the Treasurer Surety Bond.
• There will be Press Plus policy updates for first reading and adoption.
• The Board will review its Listening Post Schedule for the 2025-26 school year.
• The Board will vote on the approval of the Personnel Report and Treasurer’s Report.

Visit www.ccsd93.com/board for more!

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