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Maya Durdan, a fifth-grade teacher at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School in Streator, was named Q Hit Teacher of the Year for January.
She was nominated from a parent, Katie Himan, who said “she is kind and caring.” Durdan now is qualified to be the teacher of the year in May and win a $1,000 check from Schweickert, Ganassin, Krzak, Rundio Injury attorneys.
Day from Q Hits and Julia Fowkes surprised Durdan with a pizza party and a $100 check. She was shocked, and the class reacted with an excited uproar, Fowkes said.
Sponsors of the award are Schweickert, Ganassin, Krzak, Rundio Injury attorneys, along with the Peru Hy-Vee.