Welcome to Week 1 of the ROE’s Student Photography Contest!

The ROE is grateful for all of the amazing photography teachers in Kane County for their help with coordinating this effort and to the students for submitting their creative photography to get this contest off the ground running.

In Week 1, we received 265 submissions from 13 schools — a number higher than last year’s 234 for week 1! It’s great to see the submission numbers climb each and every year and hope this trend continues.

If you are a high school student or teacher who would like to submit photos for next week, please contact Matt Muntner at the Kane County Regional Office of Education.

Top 10 Photos From Week 1

1. ‘Smooth Architecture’ — Jose Carrillo

• East Aurora High School
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Rhonda Kinstner

2. ‘Wasp’ — Grace Gould

• St. Charles East High School
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Taylor Schuck

3. ‘Beau’ — Suleika Ruiz

• Bartlett High School
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Michelle Zappia-Eickmeier

4. ‘Untitled’ — Ryan Dodge

• St. Charles North High School
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Stephanie Dodd

5. ‘All Things End’ — Mikayla

• Central High School
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Peggy Gannon

6. ‘Cascade’ — Alex Orloff

• St. Charles East High School
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Taylor Shuck/Kristi Richter-Duff

7. ‘Bright Night’ — Jackson Thulin

• West Aurora High School
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Kristi Rhodes

8. ‘Timekeeper’ — Parker Keiken

• Batavia High School
• 35mm Silver Gelatin Print
• Instructor: Andrea Schindlebeck

9. ‘Untitled’ — Justin Sobczak

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

10. ‘Mountain Views’ — Emily Stark

• Central High School
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Peggy Gannon

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.