Our Recruiting Team was extremely busy this winter and spring. Our team searched near and far for our next dedicated group of educators to join the CM 201-U family! Below is a recap summary from our past recruiting events:
February 13, 2024 – Olivet Nazarene University Education Career Fair
District Administrative Recruiter, Marjorie Triche, attended a career fair at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL. Ms. Triche talked with many individuals graduating this spring and a couple students who are already student teaching at CM 201-U.
February 22, 2024 – DePaul University Industry-Wide Career Fair
District Administrative Recruiter, Marjorie Triche, attended a career fair at DePaul University in Chicago. DIBS, DePaul's mascot, was interested in becoming a Physical Education Teacher at CM 201-U.
February 29, 2024 – Illinois Education Professionals’ Career Fair
District Administrative Recruiter, Marjorie Triche, attended the Education Job Fair at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in collaboration with Eastern Illinois University on February 29th. Kailyn Kissee, CMHS 2020 Graduate, is looking to teach back at CM 201-U!
March 7, 2024 – Illinois State University Education Career Fair
CM 201-U attended the Education Fair at Illinois State University in Normal, IL. Marjorie Triche, District Administrative Recruiter, spoke with Colin Hobart, an ISU physics student and Golden Apple Scholar. Colin has submitted his job application and has an upcoming interview at CMHS. Christina Colbert Flores, CMHS Division Leader, attended this fair with Ms. Triche, assisting numerous applicants by addressing their questions.
March 9, 2024 – Governor’s State University Mock Interviews
District Administrative Recruiter, Marjorie Triche, discussed district-wide employment opportunities at the Illinois Resource Center (IRC) Job Fair, which is designed for teachers, aides, and administrators proficient in ESL, bilingual, and dual-language education. The IRC offers comprehensive professional development and support services to educators catering to linguistically and culturally diverse student populations, primarily focusing on English Language Learners (ELLs).
March 19, 2024 – Chicago State University Education Job Fair
At the Chicago State University Education Job Fair, Marjorie had the distinct pleasure of meeting with remarkable CMHS alumni who exemplified the breadth of talent present at these events.
March 22, 2024 – Governor’s State University Mock Interviews
Ms. Triche had the opportunity to connect personally with a diverse group of students from early childhood, primary, secondary, and specialty education disciplines through mock interviews and offering insights into the daily experiences and long-term benefits of a career teaching at CM 201-U. According to Ms. Triche, these interactions are invaluable, as they help us understand the candidates' aspirations and skill sets, while also allowing us to showcase the supportive community and continuous professional development our school district offers.
March 12, 2024 – Golden Apple Annual Meet & Greet Placement Event Series
The Golden Apple Annual Meet & Greet Placement Event featured 28 Apple Scholars from approximately 20 partner school districts/schools all eager to find the "best-fit" placements to launch their teaching careers. The event began with an Introduction of the Partner Panel, setting the stage for a series of engaging interactions. Each district participated in three virtual breakout sessions, where they addressed the following key questions:
- What makes your district / school unique?
- How does your district support new teachers?
- How does your district demonstrate a commitment to equity and cultural competence?
Joining Ms. Triche as presenters at this event were distinguished leaders from our school district:
- Monee Elementary School was represented by Principal, Dr. Kiwana Sanders.
- Crete-Monee High School was represented by Division Leader, Michelle Cresto, who also shared insights.
- Crete Monee Middle School was represented by Division Leader, Sandra Brookins who contributed to the discussions.
April 4, 2024 – Golden Apple Foundation Spring Interviews
At the Golden Apple Foundation Spring Interviews, each partner district provided a presentation to all scholars in the southland region. With the use of our digital presentation, CM 201-U provided a unique and memorable experience for attendees.
We continued to engage with Apple Scholars through email, phone calls, and newsletters after the event ensuring they remained well-informed about upcoming opportunities and ongoing developments in our district. This multifaceted approach not only enhanced our recruitment efforts, but also ensured we stay connected with potential candidates long after the event concluded.
Thanks to our amazing recruiting team, we are making strides at obtaining top talented professionals to join us at CM 201-U.
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