Frau Lechner Receives National Honors

Heidi Lechner being recognized for national honors

German Teacher Heidi Lechner was recognized by the D128 Board at its December meeting. Pictured from left are Superintendent Denise Herrmann, Board President Lisa Hessel, Heidi Lechner, and LHS Principal Tom Koulentes.

LHS German Teacher Heidi Lechner was named the recipient of two national honors this fall. Frau Lechner was awarded the highest honor from the American Association of Teachers of German as she was named Outstanding German High School Educator. She also received the inaugural LCF/Klett Award for Sustainable Development Education in the World Language Classroom.