Week 4 of the Photo Contest is here! Thanks to the Kane County teachers and students for submitting 123 photos this week. This brings the total amount to 387 photos in just four weeks! Keep up the great work.

The ROE is excited to announce that on Thursday, Dec. 14, Water Street Studios and Batavia Enterprises have generously donated their space to host the student artist reception for the third year in a row!

“We’re excited to host the student exhibition again this year,” said Danielle Hollis, executive director of Water Street Studios. “It’s exciting and important for us to support these students at Water Street Studios.”

Mark your calendars for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 14 and join more than 100 attendees at Water Street Studios in Batavia for an evening of appetizers, entertainment, and celebration of our amazing student photography.

Public and private high school teachers are encouraged to get involved and submit their students’ work to Mike Ademe at the Kane County Regional Office of Education.

Top 10 Photos From Week 4

1. “Wayfaring by Train” – Gabrielle Diamond

• Geneva High School Senior
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Megan Kelly

2. “Treebatha” – Jenna Fitzgibbon

• Bartlett High School Junior
• Analog Photography (Sandwiched Negative)
• Instructor: Michelle Zappia-Eickmeier

3. “Once Upon A Time” – Kourtney Frisone

• Hampshire High School Junior
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Ashley Joustra

4. “Untitled” – Elena Garcia

• East Aurora High School Junior
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Kayla Honn

5. “Over The Bridge” – Andrew Johnson

• St. Edward Central Catholic High School Senior
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Madeline Richmond

6. “Reflecting On Time” – Bri Perkins

• Aurora Central Catholic High School Senior
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Samantha Wascher

7. “Untitled” – Alex Richmond

• St. Charles North High School Senior
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Lacy Foy-Vargas

8. “Color And Shape” – Samantha Christensen

• Dundee-Crown High School Senior
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Kate Norkus

9. “Judith” – Ivory Ochoa-Martinez

• Aurora Central Catholic High School Junior
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Samantha Wascher

10. “Pacific Park” – Isabella Falco

• St. Charles North High School Senior
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Lacy Foy-Vargas

View the 2017 Series!

• ROE’s Photo Contest Week 1: Hampshire Junior Channels Picasso Cubism
• ROE’s Photo Contest Week 2: ACC Has Us Looking To The Sky
• ROE’S Photo Contest Week 3: At St. Edward’s, Imagination Takes The Helm

About the Kane County Regional Office of Education

Led by Regional Superintendent of Schools Patricia Dal Santo, the Kane County ROE is located in Geneva and serves nine school districts. From teacher licensure assistance to professional development, the ROE’s mission is to advocate for education, provide leadership and perform regulatory functions. Learn more about the ROE’s offerings on Facebook, Twitter and by signing up for the semimonthly newsletter.