Western Illinois Preschool Teacher Recognized For Compassion, Keeping Parents Updated

The Fall 2025 semester is rolling on and as kids are working hard, we're going out for our surprises with Ultimate Chocolates to highlight and reward a deserving Quad Cities teacher.

It's now time to announce this week's B100 & Ultimate Chocolate's QC Teacher of the Week!

Congrats to Natalie Crose, Preschool teacher at CR Hanna Elementary in Orion!

Ms. Crose was nominated not once, but twice! Cynthia H. said about her:

Mrs Crose is an amazing teacher who puts her whole heart into helping her students achieve and grow. She cares for each student and always keeps parents up to speed on anything they may need to approve on or even just how their day was. She is willing to help with anything including if it is just a parent who needs a hug.

And Christina T., a grandparent of one of Ms. Crose's students, said:

Mrs Crose has been an amazing teacher to all my grandchildren in the past and currently my grandson. She’s very compassionate to every situation and willing to help whenever she can.

Great job, Ms. Crose!

For being our QC Teacher of the Week, Ms. Crose has been rewarded with a B100 Prize Pack, including stickers, a shirt, and more, plus chocolate goodies from Ultimate Chocolates in Bettendorf!

Thank you for your hard work and dedication, Ms. Crose!

Do you know a teacher who should win? Don't wait until the end of the semester to nominate them! Tell us the teacher you think is the best! To nominate your favorite teacher for QC Teacher of the Week, click the button below:

Keep the nominations coming in and your favorite teacher could win!