Congratulations to the winners of Senator McConchie’s 2022 Teacher Essay Contest! This year’s theme was “My Inspirational Teacher,” in which students were asked to write about one teacher who has inspired them in a meaningful way.

The winners and their essays can be found below. Simply click on the winner’s name to read their essay.

Middle School

Sadie Miller, Lake Zurich Middle School North *GRAND PRIZE WINNER*

Josie Hansen, Lake Zurich Middle School North

Mia Vietmeier, Algonquin Middle School

Ethan Audette, Highland Middle School

High School

Raquel Hirsch, Adlai E. Stevenson High School *GRAND PRIZE WINNER*

Daniel McCoppin, Barrington High School

Megan Streit, Cary-Grove High School

Jadyn Ko, Mundelein High School

Tony Smyrnov, Adlai E. Stevenson High School