Thursday, May 27, 2021 • Hinsdale, Illinois • Volume XV, Issue 36 • 48 Pages • $1 on newsstands Community journalism the way it was meant to be Hinsdale Legacies 2021 series ends with ‘Backdraft’ house. Page 5 Remember Hinsdaleans who made the ultimate sacrifice. Page 10 Gymnasts hit their marks at regionals to head to nationals. Page 46 Walk works wonders — More than $500,000 was raised for the Wellness House when an in-per- son version of the Wellness Walk returned earlier this month. Almost 2,000 cancer survivors, families, friends and volunteers participated. This year a shortened socially distanced walk was held starting at the Wellness House, as well as nine different forest preserves located through- out Chicagoland. (Jim Slonoff photo) INDEPENDENTLY FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1953 SALE DATES MAY 27-30, JUNE 1-2 (CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY) FEATURES MEAT LA CROIX ASST. DEAN’S ASST. SPARKLING WATER ICE CREAM $3.99/12 pks. $3.99/48 oz. BABY BACK RIBS $5.98/lb. LAY’S ASST. 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Before ground up is an unusual opportu- house” when it comes to creating a work and goals of our equi- that, she was a high school nity, but it’s a great opportunity to inclusive educational community. ty statement, which include English teacher. make sure the vision fits our school “How we approach diversity will designing and implement- Payne said one of her prior- community,” she related. “I’m really be so consequential of how we suc- ing a culturally responsive Payne ities is to help not just staff but interested in learning to see exactly ceed as a district,” Payne said. curriculum, helping our also parents and district res- where the areas of need are and how On May 13, board members faculty develop culturally idents pursue the promotion we can serve.” approved Payne’s appointment as responsive teaching practices, and of “a learning environment where Payne earned a bachelor’s degree the district’s first director of instruc- cultivating the social and emotional students feel seen, acknowledged, in English for secondary education tional equity. skills in our students so that they can celebrated and empowered.” from Pepperdine University, a mas- “I know that this is a wonderful grow into engaged global citizens,” Demystifying terms like “equity” ter’s in education administration environment for me to join forces Prentiss said in a statement. “Dr. and “diversity” will also be a focus. from Governors State University and with so I can equip our scholars to be Payne’s impressive background and “I want to make sure we’re all a doctorate in education leadership able to collaborate, create and con- qualifications, as well as her knowl- aware of what the intention is to from the University of Southern nect with this ever-changing world edge, leadership and passion for ensure there are opportunities for California. that we live in,” she said. education, will enable us to advance us to all be on the same page,” she She thanked the board and Expressing admiration for District this work, achieve these goals and remarked. “Culture matters in edu- Prentiss for selecting her for this role. 86’s tradition of excellence, Payne help all of our students down the cation, and we need to see diverse “I look forward to working with said a shifting demographic land- path toward their ideal future.” backgrounds as assets to the learning them, as well as our faculty, staff and scape requires the district to respond For the last two years, Payne has proves so we can move forward with families, to help ensure that we con- in a constructive way. worked as the multi-tiered sys- an asset-based lens.” tinue to meet the academic, social “Our schools are increasingly see- tems of support coordinator in Rich She is encouraged by the commu- and emotional needs of every stu- ing a trend of students with back- Township High School District 227 in nity’s positive response to the dis- dent we serve,” she said. “It will be a grounds that are identifying as eth- Matteson, directing academic plan- trict’s strategic plan and equity state- proud moment for our district to look nically, culturally and linguistically ning and curriculum development, ment and the work of the Culture back at those decisions that provid- diverse,” she said. “Our teachers and helping implement student interven- and Equity Leadership Team. ed greater opportunities for equity, leaders are not necessarily represen- tions and supports, and coordinating “It is that strong belief in education diversity and inclusion.” tative of that growing trend.” a districtwide approach to discipline and tireless commitment to our stu- Payne received a one-year contract Superintendent Tammy Prentiss based on restorative practices and dents that I will strive to build upon with an annual salary of $115,000 said Payne’s hiring was a important social and emotional learning. She in my role as the director of instruc- that will begin on July 1. Arbor Day includes clean up and tree plantings across the village Hinsdale’s Forestry and Parks Superintendent John Finnell worked with the Cub Scouts from Pack 10 planting several white pines in KLM as part of Hinsdale’s park cleanup day last month. James Satchwell, Cade Wickramasinghe, Daniel Sorem and Julian Nemeth were part of a group of scouts that participated. Logan Albanese helps guide Satchwell and Wickramasinghe with their tree placement. Several dozen village residents pitched in for the event and worked at Robbins, Burns and Stough parks as well. (Jim Slonoff photos) The Hinsdalean • May 27, 2021 • Page 3 ONCE UPON A TIME RESULTS MATTER, EXPERIENCE COUNTS See Why Over 100 Buyers & Sellers Gave Kim 5 Stars Thinking Of Moving In 2021, CALL KIM TODAY! 630.533.8800 • [email protected] KIMLOTKA.COM BEST CLEANERS IN TOWN! 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