I was a graphic designer for decades and went back to school at 60 to become a teacher. It pays less but is more rewarding. ... I make less as a teacher than in my professional graphic design career.

Two Cedar Hill graphic design students work on the design for the signage on the high school's front office. Cedar Hill physics teacher Cassie Johnson is also someone who has a creative side.

For the last 14 years, Alex Lugo has taught students at Arcola High School to use art to express themselves. In his art and graphic design classes, the Hoopeston native helps them develop both ...