Taking a job at Homewood-Flossmoor High School changed Catherine Ross-Cook’s life. Now she is one of 32 finalists from across Illinois nominated for the 2019 Golden Apple Award given in recognition of excellence in teaching.
After earning a master’s degree in English at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Catherine Ross-Cook took some time off to decide whether to pursue a doctorate degree.
She took a job at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. It changed her life.
