Walker School art teacher Hillary Andrlik hugs students in a hallway at the school in Clarendon Hills. Andrlik is on maternity leave. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media
Walker School art teacher Hillary Andrlik was named 2012 Illinois Elementary Art Educator of the Year. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media
Walker School art teacher Hillary Andrlik says she knew from a young age she wanted to teach art. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media
Walker School art teacher Hillary Andrlik talks with students. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media
Walker School art teacher Hillary Andrlik hugs students during a special visit while on maternity leave. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media
CLARENDON HILLS — Being named the 2012 Illinois Elementary Art Educator of the Year isn’t the real reward for Hillary Andrlik. The veteran art teacher in Hinsdale-Clarendon Elementary District 181 will receive her award Nov. 2 from the Illinois Art Education Association at its conference …