Get to Know Mrs. Circo... 

Welcome fifth graders! I have been a part of the Holmes family for 28 years! 27 of those years were as a resource teacher and last year I joined the 5th grade team to teach math and science, my two favorite subjects. Through my previous role as Enrichment Specialist, I have gotten to know many of this year’s 5th graders and look forward to helping them grow and learn. 

I live in Riverside with my husband, Ken, and our two children Nick, who is a senior, and Jillian, a 7th grader. Our 2 year-old lab, Callie, gets us outside daily for walks or visits to the dog park. I enjoy many outside activities like kayaking, hiking, frisbee golfing and camping with my family. I am excited to begin a new adventure in 5th grade with you!

Mrs. Circo's Favorites...

• Color: Blue

• College: Ball State University

• Sports Team: Chicago Bears

• Drinks: Coffee and Diet Pepsi

• Movies: Rear Window, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Elf

• Hobbies: kayaking, hiking, reading, resale shopping

• Favorite Treat: Anything chocolate

Get to Know Ms. Fourman... 

Welcome fifth graders! This is my seventh year teaching at Holmes Elementary and my thirteenth year teaching overall. I grew up in Oak Park and attended Mann Elementary. I am a proud graduate of Knox College in Galesburg, IL. 

I live in Chicago with my husband, Kevin, and our French Bulldog, Gus. My favorite past times include drinking coffee, practicing yoga, walking my dog, reading, playing Shuffleboard, and spending time with my family. I look forward to a fantastic fifth grade year!

Ms. Fourman's Favorites...

• Color: Purple

• College: Knox College

• Sports Team: Chicago Cubs and USWNT

• Drinks: Coffee... no milk, no sugar... all the coffee... and La Croix

• Movies: Star Wars and The Princess Bride

• Hobbies: Yoga, Running, Shuffleboard, Reading

• Favorite Treat: Goldfish

Get to Know Ms. Manuel... 

Welcome fifth graders! This is my 17th year of teaching 5th grade at Holmes. Like Mrs. Circo, I will be teaching math and science, which are also my favorite subjects.  

I live in Oak Park with my husband Nick and our cat, Duke. We have two adult children. Our daughter Natalie is a Civil Engineer and she lives in Chicago. Our son Colin is a website developer and he lives in Chicago. My favorite pastimes are baking, golfing and reading. I am so excited about this 5th grade year!

Ms. Manuel's Favorites...

• Color: Grey

• College: University of Illinois

• Sports Team: Cubs

• Drinks: Diet Coke

• Movies: The Princess Bride, Lord of the Rings

• Hobbies: Baking, Golfing

• Favorite Treat: Goldfish, Chocolate Chip Cookies

Get to Know Mr. Schulte... 

Welcome fifth graders! This is my ninth year teaching at Holmes Elementary. I'm super excited to be teaching reading and writing this year. 

I live in LaGrange Park with my wife Jennifer who is also a teacher! I have 2 fantastic children. Patrick is 13 years old and Sophia is 10. We also have a great dog (Boomer) who constantly keeps us on our toes. In my free time I love playing golf, watching my Cubs and Bears and eating all of Ms. Manuel's baking. 

Mr. Schulte's Favorites...

• Color: Cubbie Blue

• College: National Louis University

• Sports Team: Cubs and Bears

• Drinks: Smoothies

• Movies: Indiana Jones and Godfather

• Hobbies: Golfing

• Favorite Treat: Snickers!