CUSF announces its 2026 Super Star Award for Unit 4 and District 116 support staff and paraprofessionals. Our schools would simply not run as effectively or efficiently without the many supporting talents and expertise of these essential staff members. From multilingual teaching aides, student support advocates, office managers, food service assistants, hall monitors, nurses, bus drivers, student engagement advocates, and custodial workers, these individuals help build relationships with students’ and staff which are often the “secret sauce,” for successful schools.

Below are the ten 2026 Super Star individuals selected to receive a $250 thank you award from CUSF for their positive contributions to the 2025-26 school year.

2026 CUSF Super Stars from Unit 4

Super Star 2026 Mara Craft

Mara Craft

Jefferson

Super Star 2026 Stephanie Cahoon

Stephanie Cahoon

Centennial

Super Star 2026 Shawn Derby

Shawn Derby

Barkstall

Super Star 2026 Jonathan Skibar

Jonathan Skibar

Barkstall

Super Star 2026 Brian Washington

Brian Washington

Champaign Young Adult Program

Super Star 2026 Erika Ubaldo

Erika Ubaldo

IPA

2026 CUSF Super Stars from District 116

Super Star 2026 Qkeomi Clemmons

Qkeomi Clemmons

UMS

Elizabeth Chin

Elizabeth Chinn

King

Super Star 2026 Jamie Perry

Jamie Perry

UHS