Nancy Lochman, an eighth grade teacher and assistant principal at Holy Cross Lutheran School in Collinsville, received the Peabody Energy Leaders in Education award. Lochman will receive a $1,000 grant and be recognized at a reception. She is a contributing author or the Language Arts Curriculum Guide for Concordia Publishing House and has organized and chaired several programs including recycling club, family reading night, engineering day and serves as student council advisor.