Prokopiak Goes 'Above And Beyond': Glenview Teacher Spotlight

GLENVIEW, IL — Great teachers matter. In Glenview, IL, we're fortunate to have teachers like Lori Prokopiak.

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This submission comes from Cindy Hengge, who nominated Lori Prokopiak, of Glenview. Prokopiak teaches at St. Catherine Labouré School in Glenview.

Teacher’s name

Lori Prokopiak

How do you know the teacher?

She taught my daughter in 5th grade at St. Catherine Labouré School.

What does this person teach?

Math, Social Studies, ELA

Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?

She is amazing. She is an excellent teacher and is very organized and detail oriented. She has a great sense of humor with the kids yet is very compassionate as well when any issues arise. She knows how to handle tricky situations with ease and love. Her humor is well received and always in good spirits. She is simply wonderful!

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher?

She is a top notch teacher who goes above and beyond for her students. She was blessed with her vocation and has been teaching for 25 years or so. She is simply amazing!

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