Sara Cook recalls being asked many times by her elementary school teachers what she wanted to be when she grew up. “I want to be like you,” she told each one who asked. “I definitely knew I had that spot in my heart for teaching.” Cook started at Moraine Valley with plans to go into […]

When Jake Koepke was away at a state university, he realized after just one semester he wasn’t where he wanted to be.

Justin George understands the importance of good role models. Between his parents, teachers and coaches, he’s had some great mentors to follow, and now he wants to lead by example. He’s decided to major in education and wants to become a teacher—preferably teaching history or English in middle school or above. “I like being around […]