Welcome to Mrs. Rodriguez’s 5th grade classroom page!  Here you will find helpful sites and resources to help you and your child as they go through the school year and as our English Learners grow stronger in the English language. 

I have been teaching in District 126 since 2008 in 6th grade, the ESL department, and now 5th grade.  Prior to that I taught 5th - 8th grades in Chicago for 3 years at a Catholic school.  I received my Bachelor’s in Psychology and Sociology from DePaul University and then went on to receive my Master’s in Education and ESL endorsements at DePaul University as well.  Most recently I earned my LBS1 (special education endorsement) from the University of Phoenix.

I am married and have two school age children  - a boy and girl.  We also have several pets! I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, traveling, and dancing.  I also love all things Disney and sparkly and enjoy being a Hazelgreen Hornet!