FSD79 Honored as a Chicago Tribune 2025 Top Workplace

Fremont School District 79 is a recipient of the Top Workplaces 2025 honor as announced by the Chicago Tribune. This is the second time in three years that FSD79 has earned the honor, having been similarly recognized in 2023.

Fremont is the only school district in the Midsize Workplaces category to be named to the Top Workplaces list this year.

“We are deeply honored to receive this recognition, which affirms our commitment to fostering a safe, healthy, and connected workplace culture,” said Fremont School District 79 Superintendent Dr. Trisha Kocanda. “This honor reflects the strength of our incredible community that champions excellent schools and supports our dedicated teachers and staff in providing exceptional learning experiences for every student.

“At Fremont, we strive to care for our entire team—offering meaningful wellness supports, encouraging open communication, and providing pathways for professional growth. Our staff’s dedication and contributions are at the heart of what makes our schools so special.”

The Top Workplaces list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

To learn more about professional opportunities at Fremont School District 79, please visit fsd79.org/jobs.

About Fremont School District 79
Fremont School District 79 educates approximately 2,100 students in preschool through eighth grade and serves students from a 34-square-mile area, including the communities of Mundelein, Wauconda, Hawthorn Woods, Grayslake, Round Lake, Long Grove, and Libertyville. FSD79 students feed into Mundelein High School, Stevenson High School, and Grayslake Central High School.

About Energage
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Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations,  Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance,

Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.