Lake County Gazette

Lake Forest School District 67 has announced the appointment of Anna Katherine Adams as a new 4th-grade teacher at Cherokee Elementary School.

According to Lake Forest School District 67, Adams is embarking on her 14th year of teaching and has recently relocated with her family from the Mississippi/Alabama Gulf Coast to Deerfield due to her husband Russell's employment with Moen. Adams brings extensive experience in teaching competitive dance for over 15 years and previously worked at Walt Disney World as a character performer for eight years.

"Hi y'all! My name is Anna Katherine Adams and this will be my 14th year of teaching! My husband, Russell, and baby girl, Liza Jane, are over the moon to head North from the Mississippi/Alabama Gulf Coast. Deerfield is where we will call home as Russell's job with Moen brought us to the area. I can't wait to be a part of the magical learning community that Lake Forest offers. My future 4th graders are already so loved and in for a year of growth, friendship, and fun! Go Cheetahs!" said Adams.

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Cherokee Elementary School was established in 1962 and is located at 475 E. Cherokee Rd. in Lake Forest, Illinois. It serves students from kindergarten through fourth grade, with an enrollment of approximately 325 students. The school’s colors are navy blue and gold, and its mascot is "Champ," the Cheetah. As part of District 67, Cherokee Elementary provides links to various district resources including curriculum details, health services, transportation information, registration procedures, and social-emotional learning (SEL) programs.

Lake Forest Elementary School District 67 encompasses three elementary schools—Cherokee Elementary (K-4), Everett Elementary (K-4), Sheridan Elementary (Pre-K-4)—and Deer Path Middle School (5-8). The district serves around 1,600 students across grades Pre-K through 8 and is recognized for its innovative instructional practices focusing on inclusive education and personalized learning experiences that support academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development.