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Oak Park Elementary District 97

Oak Park Elementary District 97

Education Administration Programs

Oak Park, IL 1,354 followers

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District 97 is the public elementary school district located in Oak Park, Illinois. The district has eight elementary schools and two middle schools, provides a well-rounded education to more than 5,500 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, and employs more than 1,000 highly qualified certified and non-certified staff members. Its vision is to create a positive learning environment for all District 97 students that is equitable, inclusive and focused on the whole child.

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http://www.op97.org
Industry
Education Administration Programs
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Oak Park, IL
Type
Educational

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    🌟 Celebrating Women’s History Month 🌟 This month, we celebrate the women who lead, mentor, and lift others along the way. Across Illinois schools, women are shaping the future of education through leadership, service, and support. At IASPA, we see it every day — empowered women empowering other women. From mentoring colleagues to supporting new leaders and advocating for strong school communities, the impact is profound. Together, we continue building networks of encouragement, opportunity, and leadership across our profession. 💼✨ Empowered women empower women. #ILHRLeaders

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    Elyse Smith is a National Board Certified kindergarten teacher who has devoted 20 years to nurturing young learners in Oak Park Elementary District 97. Known for her ability to establish trust with families, she visits every student’s home in the fall and attends their extracurricular activities throughout the year. She runs the PTO summer camp, serves on the Kindergarten Transition Design Team, and mentors new teachers entering the profession. In 2024, she advanced to the quarterfinals of the “America’s Favorite Teacher” competition. She is passionate about social-emotional learning and civic engagement, integrating service projects to help students grow as responsible, compassionate citizens. Congratulations, Ms. Smith!

    • Congratulations! Elyse Smith, Cook County Co-Regional Teacher of the Year, Oak Park ESD 97. Headshot of a woman smiling.

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