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Two Instructors At Emmetsburg Community Schools Receive Statewide Awards

November 13, 2026




(Emmetsburg)– Two educators with the Emmetsburg Community School District are the recipients of statewide awards.

Jill Schany is this year’s Iowa Secondary English Teacher of the Year and Ashley Bonner is this year’s Iowa Secondary School Counselor of the Year.

Schany has worked in the Emmetsburg School District 21 years. She helped develop the district’s Advanced Placement Program and serves as its coordinator.

Bonner has been with the district five years. She also serves as head softball coach, assistant track coach, is a National Honor Society sponsor and Key Club Advisor. Bonner also oversees the student advisory committee.