Kiel’s Own Tracy Shillcox Honored with 2024 Excellence in Education Award

Tracy Shillcox, a kindergarten teacher, has received the 2024 Eastern Wisconsin Excellence in Education Award. She is recognized for her dedication and innovative teaching methods. The award ceremony will take place on May 18 at the Kiel Area School District Performing Arts Center and will be streamed live on the Channel 5 website, WeAreGreenBay.com.

In her classroom, Ms. Shillcox employs a teaching style that includes singing, dancing, and hands-on projects. This approach helps develop both academic abilities and the emotional and social skills of her students.

Ms. Shillcox also participates actively in extracurricular activities. She organizes events such as Market Day, Bedtime Books, and Get Up and Move, which are popular among her students. These events aim to extend learning opportunities outside the classroom and involve families in the educational process.

She communicates effectively with parents using phone calls, emails, handwritten notes, and a private Facebook page. This ensures that parents are informed about their children's progress and classroom activities.

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