Kudos to Sauk Valley Media for its coverage of career and technical educational opportunities for high school students from our five-county region. Students from 16 school districts and three parochial schools have access to a topflight educational institution right here in the Sauk Valley. There is also a strong, collaborative environment between WACC, local high schools, and Sauk Valley Community College, with dedicated instructors and administrators whose laser focus is on the success of our students. I think there is ample evidence to show we have that winning combination right here in the Sauk Valley. Of his many accomplishments, Dr. Hellmich’s spearheading of the Sauk Valley Community College Leadership Program stands out to me as visionary and impactful.