REBECCA DILLON NAMED EHS TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Math teacher has been teaching in the district for 14 years

Math teacher Rebecca Dillon has been working hard and teaching for fourteen years, this year she is proud to be recognized as Eureka’s teacher of the year. She is very grateful to be recognized for her hard work and dedication.

“On one hand it’s nice to be acknowledged, but on the other hand teachers have bad days and we’re not always perfect”, Dillon said.

Dillon has worked in the district for fourteen years, eight at LaSalle Springs Middle School and six here at Eureka.

Dillon has loved the time she has spent here and feels that EHS has a great atmosphere. Not only does Dillon believe there are great teachers and staff in this building, they also believe that about her.

“I think it’s important to recognize her efforts with ETC, scheduling the theater, helping out with sound and lighting for other events and her continued work on school committees. Becca ‘bleeds purple’ and makes Eureka a better place”, foreign language teacher, Jenni Highfill said.

Dillon is a very helpful and positive light according to her co-workers.

“Ms. Dillon is an outstanding teacher. She knows her students very well. Her planning of lessons is exemplary. She works to make the content math students are learning is experienced in an applicable way. Rebecca has high expectations and builds great relationships with her kids. She works well with cooperating colleagues in the classroom to make sure all student needs are met”, Dan Thoman said.

Dillon has always had a Eureka spirit, especially because she grew up attending Geggie, LaSalle Springs, and then EHS.

With her hard work and Eureka spirit Dillon is named teacher of the year, she feels lucky to be acknowledged and will be happy for the next winner.

Teacher of the Year

Finalists

1.Rebecca Dillon, Math

2.Tom Beckmeyer, Industrial Tech

3.Nathan Schafferkoetter, Choir