Some people discover their calling early—and for one young woman working in our schools, what began as a part-time role quickly grew into a lifelong passion for education. Dreshianna Bishop first stepped into the Champaign Unit 4 school district in 2019, working in the Kids Plus After-School Program at Carrie Busey Elementary. Encouraged by her mom, who had once [...]

Champaign - The Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Executive Director, Michelle Gonzales. Michelle brings energy, expertise, and excellence to the Foundation and will carry on a tradition of supporting the school districts and strengthening the community’s commitment to our public schools, teachers, and students. Michelle [...]

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA, IL – Kelly Hill, The Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation (CUSF) Executive Director, has announced plans to retire on July 1.  Hill has served CUSF since May of 2018 and has helped to elevate the profile of the 36-year-old organization throughout her tenure. “I have enjoyed building a supportive network of individuals and [...]

Educating in a Pandemic: Emily Kuchenbrod By: Marley Schultz Often times when we think of a teacher, we’re imagining those who help kids learn skills like math, reading, and writing. But what about music, art, and gym teachers? Their jobs also got more difficult during the pandemic, but their struggles looked [...]