Education:

I graduated from North Central College with my BA in Education, and a middle school endorsement in Math.  I received my Special Education Endorsement from University of Phoenix. I have completed my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Common Core Math through the American College of Education.  I also have a Mathematics Specialist Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.  

Experience:

I have a range of experience.  I started my career at a private school teaching 2nd grade.  After my experience there, I taught in Summit.  I taught Kindergarten, and 4th grade.  During that time, I also taught Algebra and Geometry in the Summer School program at Brother Rice.  I took some time off to stay home with my daughter.  During that time, I also taught Algebra and Geometry in the Summer School program at Brother Rice.  I also taught PE for a year and subbed at the private school where I started.  I started here in the district in 2009, and I love it here.  During my time here, I have been a resource teacher for grades 3-6, and this is my twelfth year teaching sixth grade.  

In 2019 I was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching.  One winner from Illinois is awarded for K-6 math, every other year.  I was honored to be recognized in Washington D.C. for this accomplishment. 

Announcement

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