The Examiner U-46 News FeedBryl, U-46 music teachers honored following awards By Seth Hancock
Adam Bryl, head custodian at South Elgin High School, was named the Education Service Personnel of the Year by the Kane County Regional Office of Education (KCROE).
Bryl was one of four nominated in the educational service personnel category, according to the KCROE website.
The website describes the category: “These team members are critical to the operation of their schools. This category includes secretaries, bus drivers, aides, custodians and others that work in the district school system.”
Bryl has been the lead custodian at South Elgin for 11 years, according to a School District U-46 press release. He was recognized by the Board of Education at its meeting on Monday, May 15.
“I am invested in this building,” Bryl said for the release. “This is, honestly, the best job I’ve ever had, even as a second career. … When you take pride in your work and have a great crew, work is joy.”
A nominating letter to the KCROE stated: “He is an adult in the building that students look up to and see as someone who cares about them collectively and as individuals.”
The board also recognized music teachers in the district at the May 15 meeting after U-46 received the designation of Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) foundation for the fifth straight year.
“To qualify for the Best Communities designation, the District answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, and support for the music programs,” the district press release stated.
“Being recognized for five straight years is a testament to the value that our school district and greater communities place in music education as part of a well-rounded education for all children,” Jaimie Giraldo, fine arts coordinator, said. “We know that music gives our students an outlet for personal expression, and research shows it supports academic growth as well.”
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