March 24, 2023 – Use the link below to see this week’s message from Dr. Skertich. He visits Twin Echo Elementary and talks to students about why it is important to be at school and what Twin Echo is doing to encourage good attendance. Read the March 24, 2023 video transcript in English Read the […]
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Twin Echo’s Jody Valerius is May 2022 Kahok Educator of the Month
May 13, 2022 – Twin Echo Elementary teacher Jody Valerius was recognized today as May 2022 Kahok Educator of the Month. The award was presented by Twin Echo Principal Dr. Julie Haake and Edward Jones Financial Advisor Jason Rehg. In her nomination of Jody Valerius, Dr. Haake wrote: Jody is a leader in our school. […]
Former Student Visits Twin Echo As Author
May 13, 2022 – Former Twin Echo Elementary student Kerry (Jones) Nenn (Collinsville High School Class of 1996) returned to the school today as a published author sharing her children’s book – “T-Rex in My Closet” – with current students. Nenn was accompanied by Twin Echo Principal Dr. Julie Haake on visits to classrooms as […]
Twin Echo Achieves 2nd PTA School of Excellence Award
Twin Echo Elementary was one of four Illinois schools named a National PTA School of Excellence for 2020-22. This is the second consecutive time the school earned the designation. “Congratulations to our PTA for achieving the recognition of a ‘National PTA School of Excellence!’” said Twin Echo Principal Dr. Julie Haake. “Our outstanding family-school partnerships […]
Michelle Theis is 2020 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Honoree
November 2020 – Twin Echo Elementary Teacher Michelle Theis was honored by the 2020 Excellence in Teaching Awards Program. The Excellence in Teaching Awards program, sponsored by St. Louis based Emerson, annually recognizes approximately 100 educators in the St. Louis metropolitan area – from kindergarten teachers to college professors – who are examples of excellence […]