Posts by Sam Rud
Senior Spotlight: Kate
Meet Kate, a 2026 graduate who will be studying human communication sciences at Northwestern University to become a speech pathologist.
Read MoreSenior Spotlight: Maddie
Meet Maddie, a 2026 graduate who will be taking a gap year to teach early childhood students at their local park district, go to community college, and take art classes.
Read MoreSenior Spotlight: Anna
Meet Anna, a 2026 graduate who plans to study ecology, evolution, and biodiversity at the University of Michigan next year.
Read MoreFive Practical Ways to Maintain a Sense of Routine During the Holidays
The holiday season brings a wonderful mix of celebrations, travel, late nights, and special gatherings. These experiences are meaningful opportunities for children to engage with family, friends, and new experiences. At the same time, they can be stressors for young children, who thrive on predictable routines.
Read MoreSenior Spotlight: Jailynn
Learn more about Jailynn, a 2025 graduate who plans to study marketing and art history at Illinois Wesleyan next year.
Read MoreSenior Spotlight: Leon
Learn more about Leon, a 2025 graduate who plans to study political science at the University of Kentucky next year.
Read MoreSenior Spotlight: Melanie
Learn more about Melanie, a 2025 graduate who plans to study linguistics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison next year.
Read MoreSenior Spotlight: Avery
Learn more about Avery, a 2025 graduate, Aspire grant recipient, HEAR Scholar, and new member of the CHANCE STEM Academy Cohort, who plans to study mechanical engineering at UIC.
Read MoreSenior Spotlight: Brosnan
Learn more about Brosnan, a 2025 graduate who is going to study computer science at the University of Michigan.
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