Tara Tate (M.S.) Chicago :: received the Citation Award from the National Federation of State High School Associations. The award is given to those who made contributions to the organization, which leads the development of interscholastic athletics and activities. She is a forensics teacher at Glenbrook South High School who instructs one of the nation’s largest debate programs and co-directs the largest high school and debate invitational tournament in the country. She also is actively involved in the National Speech and Debate Association and the National Debate Coaches Association. She is one of five finalists for the National Speech and Debate Association's National Educator of the Year Award.