94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to:

Samantha McDavid

Thanks to Gretchen from Cortland for nominating Samantha. She said:

“Samantha McDavid is a quiet but powerful public servant to DeKalb! She has lived here most of her life and is always working to make her hometown better. Samantha’s particular passions are in education and equity. She previously worked for the Regional Office of Education and now works for Birth to Five Illinois, leading our region’s charge to make access to early childhood education and care more equitable for families. Samantha also serves on District 428’s school board. Whether in her friendships, work relationships, volunteerism, or church involvement, Samantha infuses equity and kindness in everything she does.”