
Educators from Hinsdale District 181 spent part of their summer exploring South Africa and learning from their fellow teachers in the country's LEAP schools. At top, the group from 181 visits Capetown and the continent's most southwestern tip. Above left, trip sponsor Judy Casten of the Casten Family Foundation meets the group as they prepare to depart. Pictured from left are Clarendon Hills Middle School Principal Levi Brown, District 181 Superintendent Hector Garcia, Judy Casten, Assistant Superintendent of Learning Kathleen Robinson, CHMS teacher Amanda Campbell and HMS teacher Mandy Knicker. Above right, Knicker and Campbell get to know two LEAP School students. (Photos provided)