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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Student saved by USD 428 staff after swallowing a pop lid
Jun. 10—When an Eisenhower Elementary student accidentally swallowed the small metal circle from his pop can lid, three staff members saw his distress and went into action. At the June 9 USD 428 Board of Education meeting, Kelsey Strickland, Abigail Jonas and Cyleigh Unruh received the district R.O.S.E. award, Recognizing Outstanding Support of Education. School Board President Jacquie Disque read the description of what happened one month earlier. During lunchtime on Friday, May 9, a student was showing signs of distress and music teacher Kelsey Strickland immediately came to his aid. "She determined that the student accidentally swallowed the lid of a pop can, which was lodged in the student's throat." Strickland then ran to get assistance from Cyleigh Unruh, the school nurse, and Abigail Jonas, the principal. They tended to the student, kept him calm, and made sure he got immediate medical attention. "The student was taken to the emergency room and, upon evaluation, required a surgical procedure to remove the pop can lid from their esophagus. Thanks to the quick thinking and actions of these district staff, the student received prompt medical care and has made a complete recovery without any serious injuries." Board member Aaron Emerson joined Superintendent Khris Thexton in presenting the award, revealing the fact that the student in distress was his son. The metal disc from the pop can has been framed and his son no longer drinks sodas from "pop tops," Emerson said. "We're glad you were there," Disque told the staff members.
Chicago Tribune
09-05-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Crown Point schools salute top employees
The Crown Point Community School Corp. has honored two teachers and a staff member as its teachers and employee of the year. Officials said in a release that Carrie Quinn, art teacher at Crown Point High School, has been named the 2025 Secondary Teacher of the Year. Quinn, who teaches in the same classroom that inspired her teaching dream, leads the art department, sponsors the National Art Honor Society, the junior and sophomore classes, the events committee and Summer Engage. 'Carrie understands that each student brings different talents and interests to her class,' said Principal Russ Marcinek. 'She is an instructional leader and an example of the teaching excellence we value in our district.' Hannah Rizzo, a special education teacher at Solon Robinson Elementary, is the 2025 Elementary Teacher of the Year. Rizzo teaches in an applied skills setting, serving students with intense needs. She's pursuing a master's in applied behavior analysis from Purdue University and she brings compassion and high expectations to her classroom. 'Hannah is a passionate advocate for inclusive education,' said Melanie Pociask, assistant principal at Solon Robinson. 'She is an exceptional communicator and unrelentingly dedicated to her students and our school community.' Kristen Maurer, treasurer at Eisenhower Elementary, has been named Employee of the Year. Eisenhower principal Calli Dado described her as 'the heart of our school's front office,' adding, 'Kristen's positive attitude makes everyone-staff, parents, and students-feel valued and supported. She goes above and beyond, stepping in wherever help is needed, always with a smile.' The three honorees were selected from a group of finalists. Employee of the Year Finalists included: Brandee Newell – Media Center, Colonel Wheeler Middle School; Mandy Adams – PBIS paraprofessional, Winfield Elementary. Secondary Teacher of the Year Finalists: Tammy Betz – Colonel Wheeler Middle School; Ryan Voss – Taft Middle School. Elementary Teacher of the Year Finalists: Jennifer Ciochina – Eisenhower Elementary; Sheridan Moore – Lake Street Elementary; Jennifer Hochstetler – MacArthur Elementary; Kate Chance – Timothy Ball Elementary; Beth Morey – Winfield Elementary and Shira Murzyn – Jerry Ross Elementary. The winners and finalists will be honored at the May 19 school board meeting.
