Criteria

The District 146 Wall of Fame was created by the Board of Education in 2011. Those inducted to the Wall of Fame are recognized for being at the top of their field, demonstrating extreme professionalism, and having an obvious love of their job.

During their time with the District, inductees have made clear their main priority is the betterment and well-being of students and children in District 146. They have shown a high levels of dependability and integrity, and positive and proactive attitudes.

Nominations

Nominations may be made at any time by any staff member to a building principal. Those nominations are reviewed and forwarded to the Superintendent and a recommendation is made to the Board of Education.

Inductions occur, typically, once each school year. Those inducted receive a framed copy of the Board Resolution adding them to the Wall of Fame, along with a plaque. An additional plaque bearing their photograph is also placed on the Wall of Fame in the Board Room at the District Administration Center. 

Inductees 

Below is a list of District 146 Wall of Fame inductees. 

Inductee	Role	Induction Year
Dr. Marion Hoyda	Superintendent	2011
Larry Anderson	Principal	2012
Angie Chobot	Nurse Coordinator	2013
Rita Queeney	Teacher	2013
Teri Krembuszewski	Teacher	2013
Bob Boeschel	Custodian	2013
Willie Palmer	Custodian	2013
Sue Zugenbuehler	Teacher	2014
Ginny Koepel	Teacher	2014
Denise Bettenhausen	Assistant Superintendent	2016
Peg Gannon	Teacher	2016
Scott Slager	Director of Buildings and Grounds	2017
Geraldine Scanlon	Reading Specialist	2017
Sue Dailey	Paraprofessional	2017
Ruth Ann Smith	Teacher	2018
Bette Kociolek	Paraprofessional	2018
Susan Hollenbeck	Teacher	2018
Patty Champ	Teacher	2019
Laura Bachman	Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and Board	2021
Paul German	Custodian	2022
Mary "Tee" O'Malley	Teacher	2022
John Malloy	Former Board Member	2023