Oakton educator honored at volleyball game

Congratulations to Oakton Elementary art teacher Marisa Hernandez, who received an acknowledgment of teaching excellence at a recent Northwestern women's volleyball team! She was asked to start the game with an honorary first serve, boosted by a large cheerleading group of Oakton staff and families, art department colleagues, family and more.

This marks the 15th year teaching art at Oakton for Ms. Hernandez, who is also the chair of the district’s art department. (Learn more about fine arts curriculum in the District.) “She is an amazing collaborator who is a beloved member of the D65 and Evanston community,” says friend and D65 drama specialist Anne Lewinthal. Way to turn up the J-Factor!