Governors’ State University – B.A. in Communications
Kankakee Community College – Associate’s Degree 

I am grateful to be a part of the creative and passionate NPES community. The impact of teachers and staff in my life inspires me to provide the same encouragement and safe space that I experienced. I love having the opportunity to provide moments of excitement, encouragement, and care for the students of this school. I’m a believer of small moments having a large impact and NPES is a place that provides positive and inclusive experiences for all.

Southern Illinois University - B.S. Public Relations 
Southern Illinois University - B.S. Interpersonal Communication
Chicago Real Estate School - Real Estate Brokers License

I’m grateful for North Park because we’re a team and a strong community. It’s a place where I feel supported and connected. The close relationships between staff and students create a caring environment where everyone looks out for one another. North Park is a safe, encouraging space to learn and grow.

Northland College – B.A. Elementary Education, Minor Environmental Education

I appreciate teaching at NPES because of our caring, curious students and the supportive community of staff and families.

Bennington College and Northwestern University – B.S. Speech Education

I am grateful for our sense of community and how we build our community with students and families as they progress from preschool to eighth grade.

North Park University – B.A. Early Childhood Education, Spanish Concentration

Teaching children to read is one of the greatest joys in my life. Opening up the world of literacy, broadening perspective, and inspiring kids in their own abilities is an incredible endeavor!

Columbia College-Chicago – B.A.
VanderCook College of Music (IL) – pursuing a Master’s in Music Education

University of Michigan – B.A. Elementary Education with Distinction
Bank Street College of Education – M.S. Education, Literacy Specialization

I love teaching third graders because their curiosity and creativity are blossoming. They have acquired the skills to think on a deep level, make connections to their own lives and the world around them, and have big ideas about how to make positive change. My favorite unit to teach is about immigration because I love watching the children make connections between the past and present. They begin to realize how their learning connects to and shapes their lives, as well.

Knox College – B.A. Elementary Education, Minor Art

Wellesley College - B.A. in Cognitive Science (with an Education minor)
Teachers’ College at Columbia University - M.A. in Communication, Computing, and Technology in
Education
Rider University - M.A. in Educational Administration

St. Augustine College - Associate's Degree in Psychology

Northwestern University – B.S. Speech, Learning Disabilities Concentration
Northwestern University – M.A. in Learning Disabilities

Interacting with children and watching their personalities develop are reasons why I love teaching.

University of Colorado – B.S. Geography & Biology
University of Illinois-Chicago – M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction

It brings me great joy to help people be creative, intentional, and innovative in their teaching. I am particularly passionate about fostering global citizenship in students through service learning and in creating equitable and affirming school spaces for all learners.

Eastern Michigan University - B.S. in Elementary Education and Language Arts

St. John’s University – B.A. Studio Art

I love working in a school because every day is different and there is always laughter.

University of Leeds - B.A. Environmental Management 
University of Brighton - Post-Graduate Certificate in Primary Education
King's College (London) - M.A. International Education

North Park University – B.S. K-12 Physical Education
North Park University – M.Ed. ESL and Special Education Certification

I have been the PE teacher at NPES since 2014. During the winter, I coach middle school basketball, and during the fall, I coach varsity boys golf for Lane Tech High School. Thanks to my New England upbringing, I am an avid Boston sports fan.
 

DePauw University – B.A. Education
National Louis University – M.A. Teaching

One of my favorite units to teach is a unit in 6th grade where the students learn about algebra tiles. This unit really makes variables come alive and become more tangible. Also, it allows 6th grade students to interact with quadratic equations they will use in 8th grade in an hands-on way.

Seton Hill University (PA) – B.A.
DePaul University (IL) – M.F.A.

University of California-Santa Barbara – B.A. in Comparative Literature
Concordia University - pursuing a Master’s Degree in Teaching (MAT)

NPES is a great school and a great community. I love supervising lunch and recess when I get to hang out with the students. I also enjoy covering the front desk and getting to see so many people.