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Just Hired: Griffin Skees

May 14, 2026

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MACOMB, IL - - Meet Griffin Skees, a 2025 Education graduate who now works as an 3-5th grade social studies teacher at VIT Elementary in Ipava.

Skees was able to connect with the local district at the WIU education job fair in 2024, making an instant impact. Skees's face-to-face networking led the school district to be immediately interested in bringing her on board.

"I was immediately impressed by their vision and excited to learn more about VIT," Skees said. "That opportunity allowed me to further share my passion for education and deepen my understanding of the district."

Skees, a Macomb native, was able to gain confidence in her abilities as a leader and educator at WIU. She credited WIU's education program for building her instructional skills and effective classroom management strategies.

"My major truly prepared me for success in the classroom and helped me earn this position," Skees said.

Skees plans to stay involved at WIU through sporting events, alumni gatherings and various campus activities.

"Staying involved in the community that shaped me is something I truly value," Skees said.

For more information on WIU's education program, visit wiu.edu/education. To share your hiring story, visit forms.gle/Dd1jjXARe6ynMPk69.

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