Hello Heartland Families!
I am so happy to teach in Geneva 304, with such wonderful colleagues and students. I am an ELL Teacher at Heartland Elementary, Fabyan Elementary, and GMS-South. I also serve as the Coordinator of the ELL program throughout the district. You can also find me at Geneva HS in the Fall, as the JV Girls' Tennis Coach and the Varsity Girls' Badminton Coach, in the Spring!
Please find further information about me, below.
Education:
St. Charles East High School, 2001
Illinois Wesleyan Univ.- Educational Studies/Minor in Spanish, 2005
North Central College- Graduate Degree in Educational Leadership & Administration, 2009
Aurora University- ELL Endorsement, 2013
Aurora University- Graduate Degree in Special Education, 2020
Experience:
15 years of teaching experience in the following areas:
Elementary/Middle School ELL Teacher, Geneva 304 (2014-current)
District ELL Coordinator (2014-current)
Middle School Spanish, Social Studies, Sheltered English & Social Studies (ELL), Elmhurst 205 (2005-2014)
Summer School Director (3 years), Elmhurst 205
Full Day Kindergarten, Normal Unit 5
Personal Interests:
I am a 4 time Chicago Marathon finisher and enjoy a variety of activities such as snow skiing, running, boating, golfing and playing tennis.
My husband and I live nearby, with our three children and two dogs.
We enjoy spending time together as a family and are so lucky to have both of our families near by.
Please feel free to contact me at:
630-463-3256 (Heartland Office)