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Rachael Mahmood
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2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year
Proud Educator- Education Advocate- Innovator
Follow me on my year sabbatical as the IL TOY at
www.Mahmood-ILTeacheroftheYear.com
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June marked the final chapter of my official journey as the 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year. #ILSTOY #ILSTOY24 www.mahmood-ilteacheroftheyear.com/post/that-s-...
That’s a Wrap, June! Reflecting on a Month of Rest, Impact, and Transition
June marked the final chapter of my official journey as the 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year. As I begin to pass the torch and transition back into the classroom, I remain grateful...
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July 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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🎧 New podcast episode drop!
@DrRMahmood (2024 IL Teacher of the Year) talks w/ Michelle Zurita-Sharpe, 2024 Early Childhood Educator of the Year, on pay gaps, preschool deserts & inequity in ECE. #EarlyEd #ECE #EdEquity #ILSTOY
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July 1, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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April's ABC Adventures: AI, Advocacy, Belonging, Behaviors, Conversations, Colleges, & Conferences
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April's ABC Adventures: AI, Advocacy, Belonging, Behaviors, Conversations, Colleges, & Conferences
Whether through early childhood education, equity in higher education, or advocacy at the legislative level, I found myself consistently reminded that belonging doesn’t happen by accident — it’s somet...
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April 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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NEW EPISODE…click play, learn all about Dr. Rachael Mahmood, her classroom, her love of travel and more as she survives “The Bowl That Knows” filled with questions written especially for her and we doodle and chat all about her!!

Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/3Gq562hEP04?...

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April 15, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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April 15, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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March started as a month of celebrating women, leadership and my 100th event as the IL Teacher of the Year. Follow me on my journey at:
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Celebrating Women, Leadership, & My 100th Event!
March has been a month of celebrating women and leadership
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April 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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March has been a month filled with moments that remind me just how fortunate we are to be educators in the state of Illinois. Follow me on my journey as the #ILSTOY24
@isbenews.bsky.social #NTOY25
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Feeling Lucky to Be an Educator in Illinois
March has been a month filled with moments that remind me just how fortunate we are to be educators in the state of Illinois.
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April 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Every event I attended this Feb, reminded me of the LOVE educators pour into our students! Check out Feb’s events #ILSTOY24 #NTOY25

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Love Cultivates a Sense of Belonging in Schools
This February, every event I attended was a reminder of how much LOVE educators pour into their students all across Illinois.
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March 2, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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Half way through 2024 IL Teacher of the Year and it continues to be a journey of growth, gratitude, and purpose. Check out some more January events. wix.to/iGRU5EI
#ILSTOY24 #NTOY25
Half a Year in Service: Honoring Belonging, Equity, and Leadership in Education
Inspired by leaders, moved by educators, and energized by future teachers—January was a journey of growth, gratitude, and belonging!
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February 12, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Jan. 2025🌟 Facilitated my largest World Café , hearing from 1600 educators on belonging. Met w/ leaders like IL Sen. Cappel & Dep. Gov. Torres to amplify the voices of educators statewide. #ILSTOY24 #NTOY25

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New Year, New Opportunities for IL Teacher of the Year to Advocate for Educators
January started with the largest World Café including the voices of 1,600 educators, and meetings w/ Dep. Gov. of Education Martin Torres & State Senator Meg Cappel
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January 23, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Illinois 2024 Teacher of the Year Brings Together Community to Cultivate Sense of Belonging at EASD 131 www.d131.org/news/illinoi... #ILSTOY24 #NTOY25
Illinois 2024 Teacher of the Year Cultivates Sense of Belonging at EASD 131
[gallery ids="41268,41269,41270,41274,41272,41273"] East Aurora School District 131 invited the 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year, Dr. Rachael Mahmood, to talk to teachers and staff from all the D131 ...
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January 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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This December marks a proud milestone! As your #ILSTOY24, we successfully completed 25 World Cafés in Illinois, focusing on fostering belonging in schools. Together with educators and students, we are building stronger communities. Read the December Update: wix.to/u0AnErb #NTOY25
December Update: Illinois Teacher of the Year
This December, our efforts in fostering conversations about belonging in schools were affirmed with 25 World Cafés completed across Illinois
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December 31, 2024 at 6:17 PM