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Elmhurst honors Michelle Oberlin as Far West Suburbs Regional Teacher of the Year
Summary
Elmhurst CUSD 205 recognized Michelle Oberlin of Madison Early Childhood Education Center as the Far West Suburbs Regional Teacher of the Year; she is a finalist for the 2025 Illinois Teacher of the Year.
At its Feb. 25 meeting the Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board of Education honored Michelle Oberlin of Madison Early Childhood Education Center after she was named the Far West Suburbs Regional Teacher of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education.
A district speaker called Oberlin’s classroom work "transformative," saying she "transforms a child's first school experience into something magical" and highlighted her use of play‑based learning, social‑emotional supports, and family engagement. The board read a formal proclamation commending Oberlin’s work and noting she is one of 13 finalists statewide for the 2025 Illinois Teacher of the Year and will be recognized at ISBE’s Those Who Excel Awards.
The proclamation, read by board member Kelly Asseff, praised Oberlin for fostering "an engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where young learners develop confidence, curiosity, and a strong foundation for future success." District speakers and trustees thanked Oberlin for her work and wished her well in the statewide competition.
Clarifying details - School: Madison Early Childhood Education Center (Elmhurst CUSD 205). - Recognition: Far West Suburbs Regional Teacher of the Year (Illinois State Board of Education); one of 13 state finalists for 2025. - Next recognition: ISBE Those Who Excel Awards (date not specified in the meeting transcript).
Ending: The board spotlight included additional school highlights during the meeting, and administrators thanked Oberlin for her contribution to early childhood education in the district.
