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Highlights from the 2007 Conference |
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 Timothy Gilfoyle |
On October 5th and 6th, 2007, 200 plus educators attended the yearly ICSS Conference at the Lisle Hilton, greeting old friends and making new ones. Forty one-hour or two-hour sessions were held over the two days, and the attendees also enjoyed viewing and discussing the 35 vendor displays. The conference luncheon was highlighted with a keynote address, accompanied with a historical slide presentation, by Timothy Gilfoyle entitled, Millennium Park: Creating a Chicago Landmark. The ICSS also recognized four educators for their continued excellence and support of the Social Studies. Receiving the ICSS Citizenšs Award was Shelly Singer, who was recognized for her service in promoting social studies and increasing public and professional awareness of the social studies and the ICCS. Our second recipient was Don Jolly, who received the Distinguished Teaching in Social Studies Award for his continued excellence in the classroom. Our third receipt, Marty Nelson, received the Outstanding Student Teacher Award. The final recipient was John Milano, who received the Distinguished Service Award, having made a significant contribution to the field of social studies. |
 Participants at the 2007 Conference. |
 Fred Isele, Treasurer for the ICSS. |
 Viewing the displays at the conference. |
 Participants at the 2007 Conference. |
 A presentation by the Teachers' Curriculum Institute |
 Remarks by Bob Nimtz, Executive Director of the ICSS. |
 An introduction to the Gilder Lehrman Award, for "Illinois History Teacher of the Year." |
 Gilder Lehrman Award winner, Theresa Bartsch, a 5th grade teacher at Maude E. Johnson Elementary School in Rockford. |
 John Milano, recipient of ICSS Distinguished Service Award. |
 Don Jolly, recipient of ICSS Distinguished Teaching in Social Studies Award. |
 Shelly Singer, recipient of the ICSS Citizen's Award. |
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