Echo Lake teacher Susie McDowell honored by OfficeMax on 'A Day Made Better'

Susie McDowell, center, recognized as part of
OfficeMax 'A Day Made Better' event
with Aurora Village OfficeMax team members

Echo Lake Elementary School third grade teacher Susie McDowell is among more than 1,000 educators across the country to be recognized as part of the OfficeMax “A Day Made Better” nationwide surprise events on Oct. 1. 

McDowell was nominated by her school and selected for a surprise visit from Aurora Village OfficeMax staff members. Each donation, valued at $1,000, includes a Kindle Fire, printer, one leather swivel chair and a large box containing classroom supplies.

The name, “A Day Made Better,” is derived from the concept that OfficeMax can make at least one day better for educators, providing teachers with essential classroom supplies.

Since “A Day Made Better” first began in 2007, OfficeMax has funded teachers at Title I schools and their classrooms on behalf of the “A Day Made Better” cause and helped attract donations for 10,000 classrooms through Adopt-A-Classroom. Learn more here or adopt a teacher here.