Marion, Illinois
Deanna Hudgens is a business instructor and former CPA who teaches at a rural high school in southern Illinois. Deanna’s educational style emphasizes relational teaching and project-based learning. In her free time she enjoys reading, gardening, volunteering at church and spending time with her family.
“Do everything in love.”
History/Social Studies, Career Technical Education (CTE), & Business
North Central Business Education Association Secondary Teacher of the Year, 2014
Illinois Business Education Association Secondary Teacher of the Year, 2013
Southern Illinois Business Education Association Teacher of the Year, 2011
Illinois Future Business Leaders of America Outstanding Local Adviser, 2018
National Business Education Association, Member since 2006
National Business Education Association Policies Commission, 2013-2015
Illinois Business Education Association (IBEA), Member since 2004
IBEA President 2013-14, Vice President 2012-13
Southern Illinois Business Education Association (SIBEA), Member since 2004
SIBEA President, 2007-08 & 2017-19
Illinois Future Business Leaders of America Board of Directors, 2007-2015, 2017-2018, President, 2012-13
dhudgens@marionunit2.org
Marion, Illinois
“Do everything in love.”
History/ Social Studies, Career Technical Education (CTE), & Business
Deanna Hudgens is a business instructor and former CPA who teaches at a rural high school in southern Illinois. Deanna’s educational style emphasizes relational teaching and project-based learning. In her free time she enjoys reading, gardening, volunteering at church and spending time with her family.
North Central Business Education Association Secondary Teacher of the Year, 2014
Illinois Business Education Association Secondary Teacher of the Year, 2013
Southern Illinois Business Education Association Teacher of the Year, 2011
Illinois Future Business Leaders of America Outstanding Local Adviser, 2018
National Business Education Association, Member since 2006
National Business Education Association Policies Commission, 2013-2015
Illinois Business Education Association (IBEA), Member since 2004
IBEA President 2013-14, Vice President 2012-13
Southern Illinois Business Education Association (SIBEA), Member since 2004
SIBEA President, 2007-08 & 2017-19
Illinois Future Business Leaders of America Board of Directors, 2007-2015, 2017-2018, President, 2012-13
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