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The Kane County Regional Office of Education is proud to announce that Dr. Charles Hiscock, principal at West Aurora High School, District 129, has been named the 2023 Educator of the Year.

Dr. Hiscock has been an educator for over 33 years, and during that time he has made a significant impact on the lives of his students and his team members. He has a passion for education and his enthusiasm is infectious, which has helped to inspire a love of learning in his students.

"Dr. Hiscock is a truly exceptional educator who has made a profound impact on the lives of his students," said Patricia Dal Santo, Kane County Regional Superintendent. "His leadership, passion for education, and dedication to West Aurora High School is an inspiration to all of us in the education community."

Dr. Charles Hiscock, principal at West Aurora High School, District 129, has been named the 2023 Educator of the Year.

Listed below are the education professionals who won their respective categories at Educator of the Year:

Regional Superintendent Award: Neil Currie, St. Charles East High School, District 303
Educational Service Personnel Award: Adam Bryl, South Elgin High School, District U-46
Student Support Personnel Award: Faye Licari, Kaneland School District 302
Private/Parochial Teacher Award: Sharon Elgar, Aurora Central Catholic High School
Early Career Educator Award: Michael Smith, Davis Primary School, District 303
Elementary/Early Childhood Teacher: Dr. Ann Butcher, Fearn Elementary, District 129
Middle School Teacher: Kiel Douglass, Waldo Middle School, District 131
High School Teacher: Emma Cole, Geneva High School, District 304
School Administrator: Dr. Susan L. Harkin, School District 300

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