JWHS Athletic Director Steve Millsaps named Lewis University Educationis Lumen award recipient

JOLIET z– Joliet West High School Athletic Director Steve Millsaps has been named the 2014 Lewis University Educationis Lumen Award recipient. Larry Wiers, assistant professor for Educational Leadership and Director of School Partnerships at Lewis, delivered the news.

The Educationis Lumen Award is presented annually by the College of Education to one graduate based upon the individual’s accomplishments as a professional educator. The criteria for the selection includes evidence of excellence in teaching, commitment to the finest Christian ideals of education and dedication to the teaching profession.

JTHS Athletic Director Chris Olson nominated Millsaps for the award.

Millsaps holds over 14 years of educational experience. During his career Millsaps served as the secretary of the South West Suburban Conference and currently serves as the organization’s President.

He serves as the cheerleading liaison for the conference is also deeply involved in the community through his children’s education, and is as a board member at his children’s parochial school.

Millsaps has also served on the Joliet Softball Association Board. He serves as a mentor to his coaches and has been at the forefront of educating JWHS athletes as a founder of the Captain’s Club and Team Awareness sessions at Joliet West.