LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

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Doug Strong

Position: Director
School: Glenbrook Off Campus
School District: Glenbrook High School District 225
City, State: Glenview, IL

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Doug Strong was nominated by a colleague, Ed Dunkelblau.

Dr. Strong has served the special education population of District 225 for over 25 years, first as a teacher and then as Director of the Off-Campus Special Education school. While under his direction, the Off-Campus program has earned a stellar reputation for academic excellence and support for the district's most challenging students. Dr. Strong has advocated rigor, innovation, and expertise in programming for academic success, and he has pioneered programming to meet his students' social and emotional needs. He gives his time and knowledge selflessly, often working with staff and students far beyond the hours of the typical school day.

"I have personally been both impressed and moved by his vigilant attention to the well-being of his staff and their students," said Dunkelblau. "He is sensitive to their unique needs and encourages state-of-the-art programming for all who attend. His caring, concern, and commitment certainly deserve to be recognized. He has been a LifeChanger for hundreds of students who have come to his programming."

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Comments (4)

Susan Frankel Posted over a year ago

Doug has been a compassionate, empathic leader who always listens patiently and kindly to students and staff. He has helped reach some of the tougher students and has allowed students to spend hours in his office when they have been struggling. He has helped out many alumni who have come back to get assistance, even when it is no longer his job to assist them. He demonstrates patience and fairness with all, even in those toughest of situations. He has dedicated his career to helping support the toughest kids in the district. He has navigated GBOC as a leader, even during the toughest of situations. Well-deserved nomination.

Kyle Schumacher Posted over a year ago

Congratulations, Doug! Well deserved. Katie and I are honored to know you these last 20 plus years and have enjoyed sharing the joys and challenges of helping ALL students find success and opportunity. You opened so many doors for children under your care. Congratulations on this incredible nomination.

Pa'al Joshi Posted over a year ago

Congratulations Dr. Strong on this well deserved nomination! You have impacted so many lives over the last 30 plus years as an assistant, teacher, and administrator. You have served those with special needs and changed lives! Your ability to serve students, families, and communities has a life changing impact well beyond the academic arena. Many students who graduated or have been impacted by you are now better citizens, parents, and positive productive community members impacting others. Thank you for your dedicated service to others, and congratulations on this well deserved nomination!

Rob Fleming Posted over a year ago

Doug is very well-deserving of this award. He truly has benefitted countless students over the years and helped prepare them for the next step in their young lives. Great leader too!