Nadine McIlwain is a former Ohio public school educator who has earned numerous awards for excellence in the classroom, including the prestigious Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award. Locally, she was recognized for designing and leading the 100 in 100 campaign to restore the Greater Stark County Urban League, which was facing closure. Her leadership efforts raised $103,000, surpassing the goal of $100,000 in 100 days, and kept the agency open and active.Her educational achievements, recognized at the local, state, and national levels, prompted the Canton City Board of Education to rename the district's administration building as the Canton City School District Nadine McIlwain Administrative Center in her honor."Rolling Stone" is her first novel.