December 5, 2024

Dear Barrington 220 Community, 

For my last episode of All in 220 before winter break, I visited Station Campus to surprise a special educator.

As I mentioned this fall, the district held an opening day for staff members before our students returned to school in August. During this event, I talked to staff about what makes Barrington 220 #ThePlaceToB and how I believe one of the secret ingredients to our success or “secret sauce” is the dedication of our staff. You can click this link to watch the short clip. 

For my All in 220 series this year, I’ve been teaming up with our students to surprise staff members who make Barrington 220 #ThePlaceToB. For the third episode, I sat down with Josh, an 8th grader at Station Campus, who says that Special Education Teacher Allison Schultz is the “secret sauce” that makes Station such a special place. 

Mrs. Schultz has worked in Barrington 220 for the past 11 years as a 6th grade English Teacher, Multilingual Specialist, and Special Education Teacher. Station Principal Chad May tells me that she is a leader in the building who embraces any role she is asked to take on. She eagerly tackles the most challenging educational jobs and is always positive and proactive. In addition, Principal May says Allison is a great model for other teachers to follow. I want to thank her for her hard work and dedication to the district. 

I also want to thank a few BHS students who helped with this project. BHS culinary student Esbeiry Lopez made the “secret sauce” I presented to Mrs. Schultz in the video. BHS graphic design students Grace Barger and Sabrina Collette helped design the label on the sauce jar.

You can view Episode #3 by clicking the image link below.