CUSF announces its new 2023 Super Star Award for Unit 4 and District 116 support staff and paraprofessionals. This award recognizes the value of exceptional school support staff. Kelly Hill, CUSF Executive Director notes, “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, 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 twelve 2023 Super Star individuals selected to receive a $250 thank you award from CUSF for their positive contributions to the 2022-23 school year.
2023 CUSF Super Stars from Unit 4
Josh Black
Student Support Advocate
Garden Hills Academy
Mary Calhoun
Teacher’s Aide
Jefferson Middle School
Lori Earl
Office Manager
Kenwood Elementary School
Cindy Scott
Food Service
Columbia Building
Tameka Turner
Teacher’s Aide
Carrie Busey Elementary School
Jaime Watts
Teacher’s Aide
Champaign Early Childhood Center
2023 CUSF Super Stars from District 116
Roxana Cowan
Bilingual Teacher’s Assistant
Dr. Preston Williams Jr. Elementary
Jane Liao
Multilingual Teacher’s Assistant
Urbana Middle School
Jerry Moreland
Student Relations Supervisor
Urbana High School
Kathy Stein
Teacher’s Assistant
Gerber School
Denardo Williams
Student Engagement Advocate
Thomas Paine Elementary
Billy Young
Custodian
Urbana Middle School
