Category: Professional Excellence
Solstice art & literary magazine earns highest honor
The 2019-2020 edition of Hinsdale Central’s art & literary magazine, Solstice, has been awarded a Gold Crown by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA). Solstice was one of eight high school print literary magazines to…
Courtney Gillette named 2021 IDTA Coach of the Year
The Illinois Drill Team Association (IDTA) has named Courtney Gillette, head Danceline coach at Hinsdale South, its 2021 Coach of the Year. Ms. Gillette earned this honor after being selected from nominations that were submitted…
Ask an expert: social studies teacher Whitney Wilda featured in The Hinsdalean
Ms. Whitney Wilda, social studies teacher and literacy interventionist at Hinsdale Central, was featured in The Hinsdalean for her approach to teaching women’s history in her civics class. Rather than limit this aspect simply to…
Erin Palmer, Central yearbook adviser, receives community recognition for work with journalism students
The Hinsdalean featured Palmer’s work with journalism students during the pandemic citing her inventiveness in ensuring the yearbook made it to publication last spring as well as her dedication to empowering student voices and leadership.