The Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation (CUSF) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Shining Star Awards. Two alumni from the College of Education have been selected for their excellent work with students in Champaign-Urbana schools.
Shirley Moreland, '02 Curriculum & Instruction, is an English Language Arts teacher at Urbana Middle School. She has been described as a guiding light to her students and coworkers, supporting everyone around her.
William Villaflor, '20 LAS, Secondary Education, is a social worker at Franklin STEAM Academy in Champaign. He is known for going above and beyond for his students. His nominator says, "His judgment-free support and genuine care make him a lifeline for students adjusting to change, facing challenges, or simply needing someone to listen."
All Shining Star recipients will receive a $250 cash award and a $250 CUSF grant for their classrooms in the upcoming fall. Teachers will be recognized at the annual CUSF Spring Fling Teacher Appreciation Social on April 30 at Riggs Brewery in Urbana.
