Meet Ms. Arcidiacono!
Meet Ms. Arcidiacono!
Subject: 7th Grade Counselor
Subject: 7th Grade Counselor
Years at BMS: First Year!
Years at BMS: First Year!
College Attended: DePaul University & Lewis University
College Attended: DePaul University & Lewis University
Fun Fact: Ms. Arcidiacono has more letters in her full name than in the alphabet!
Fun Fact: Ms. Arcidiacono has more letters in her full name than in the alphabet!
"All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue the." - Walt Disney
Meet Mrs. Barca!
Meet Mrs. Barca!
Subject: TOSA/Social Science
Subject: TOSA/Social Science
Years at BMS: 23 years
Years at BMS: 23 years
College Attended: Lewis University, St. Xavier University, & National Louis University
College Attended: Lewis University, St. Xavier University, & National Louis University
Fun Fact: Mrs. Barca grew up in Bensenville, was a student at Blackhawk Middle School 1987-88, & graduated from Fenton High School in 1992!
Fun Fact: Mrs. Barca grew up in Bensenville, was a student at Blackhawk Middle School 1987-88, & graduated from Fenton High School in 1992!
"Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly". JFK
"Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly". JFK
Meet Mr. Chappell!
Meet Mr. Chappell!
Subject: Physical Education & Health
Subject: Physical Education & Health
Years at BMS: 4 years
Years at BMS: 4 years
College Attended: Western Illinois University
College Attended: Western Illinois University
Fun Fact: Mr. Chappell plays on summer baseball league with Officer Banks!
Fun Fact: Mr. Chappell plays on summer baseball league with Officer Banks!
Meet Mr. Delaney!
Meet Mr. Delaney!
Subject: ELA
Subject: ELA
Years at BMS: 17 years
Years at BMS: 17 years
College Attended: Loyola University
College Attended: Loyola University
Fun Fact: Mr. Delaney once pulled a live shark up onto the shore by its tail!
Fun Fact: Mr. Delaney once pulled a live shark up onto the shore by its tail!
"To thine own self be true."
"To thine own self be true."
Meet Mrs. Doell!
Meet Mrs. Doell!
Subject: ELA
Subject: ELA
Years at BMS: 14 years
Years at BMS: 14 years
College Attended: Northern Illinois University & Benedictine University
College Attended: Northern Illinois University & Benedictine University
Fun Fact: Mrs. Doell has traveled to 14 different states for live music experiences!
Fun Fact: Mrs. Doell has traveled to 14 different states for live music experiences!
“Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury, and remedying it.” – Albus Dumbledore (J. K. Rowling)
Meet Ms. Dolgin!
Meet Ms. Dolgin!
Subject: Math
Subject: Math
Years at BMS: 3 years
Years at BMS: 3 years
College Attended: Northwestern University
College Attended: Northwestern University
Fun Fact: In her free time, Ms. Dolgin loves to sing and perform!
Fun Fact: In her free time, Ms. Dolgin loves to sing and perform!
"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened!"
Meet Ms. Donohue!
Meet Ms. Donohue!
Subject: Newcomer ELA
Subject: Newcomer ELA
Years at BMS: 8 years
Years at BMS: 8 years
College Attended: University of Illinois, Northern Illinois University
College Attended: University of Illinois, Northern Illinois University
Fun Fact: Over the summer, Ms. Donohue finished sewing 500 cotton masks to be donated! Wow!
Fun Fact: Over the summer, Ms. Donohue finished sewing 500 cotton masks to be donated! Wow!
"¡Que tengamos un año lleno de alegría y éxito de aprendizaje!"
"¡Que tengamos un año lleno de alegría y éxito de aprendizaje!"
Meet Mrs. Dresen!
Meet Mrs. Dresen!
Subject: ELA
Subject: ELA
Years at BMS: 17 years
Years at BMS: 17 years
College Attended: Illinois State University, Elmhurst College
College Attended: Illinois State University, Elmhurst College
Fun Fact: Mrs. Dresen loves Sweet and Salty snacks and she has been on 15 cruises!
Fun Fact: Mrs. Dresen loves Sweet and Salty snacks and she has been on 15 cruises!
"Teachers who love teaching, teach children to love learning."
"Teachers who love teaching, teach children to love learning."
Meet Mr. Drum!
Meet Mr. Drum!
Subject: Applied Mathematics and Robotics
Subject: Applied Mathematics and Robotics
Years at BMS: 11 years
Years at BMS: 11 years
College Attended: University of Illinois
College Attended: University of Illinois
Fun Fact: In the role of a Roofer, Mr. Drum patched a hole on the roof of Willis Tower (Sears Tower)!
Fun Fact: In the role of a Roofer, Mr. Drum patched a hole on the roof of Willis Tower (Sears Tower)!
"The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts" - Marcus Aurelius
Meet Mrs. Ellsworth!
Meet Mrs. Ellsworth!
Subject: Math
Subject: Math
Years at BMS: 6 years
Years at BMS: 6 years
College Attended: BA DePauw University (Greencastle, IN), MAT National Louis University
College Attended: BA DePauw University (Greencastle, IN), MAT National Louis University
Fun Fact: Mrs. Ellsworth is trilingual- she can speak English, Spanish, AND German!
Fun Fact: Mrs. Ellsworth is trilingual- she can speak English, Spanish, AND German!
Meet Mr. Hanley!
Meet Mr. Hanley!
Subject: Math
Subject: Math
Years at BMS: 9 years
Years at BMS: 9 years
College Attended: University of Wisconsin Whitewater and Concordia University
College Attended: University of Wisconsin Whitewater and Concordia University
Fun Fact: Mr. Hanley is the J. Hanley the III and his son is the IV!
Fun Fact: Mr. Hanley is the J. Hanley the III and his son is the IV!
"Hi There!"
Meet Ms. Klingler!
Meet Ms. Klingler!
Subject: Math
Subject: Math
Years at BMS: 5 years
Years at BMS: 5 years
College Attended: Illinois State University
College Attended: Illinois State University
Fun Fact: Ms. Klingler has been to over 10 Backstreet Boys Concerts!
Fun Fact: Ms. Klingler has been to over 10 Backstreet Boys Concerts!
Meet Mrs. McGraw!
Meet Mrs. McGraw!
Subject: Math
Subject: Math
Years at BMS: 5 years
Years at BMS: 5 years
College Attended: National Lewis University
College Attended: National Lewis University
Fun Fact: Mrs. McGraw lived in Jacksonville, NC for four years!
Fun Fact: Mrs. McGraw lived in Jacksonville, NC for four years!
"Work everyday to be the best version of yourself!"
Meet Mrs. Peterson!
Meet Mrs. Peterson!
Subject: Math
Subject: Math
Years at BMS: 32 years
Years at BMS: 32 years
College Attended: Elmhurst College, Roosevelt University
College Attended: Elmhurst College, Roosevelt University
Fun Fact: Mrs. Peterson grew up on a farm, complete with crops, cattle, cats and dogs!
Fun Fact: Mrs. Peterson grew up on a farm, complete with crops, cattle, cats and dogs!
Mrs. Peterson says "I love teaching and am so excited for a great school year!!"
Meet Mr. Rago!
Meet Mr. Rago!
Subject: Science
Subject: Science
Years at BMS: 8 years
Years at BMS: 8 years
College Attended: Northern Illinois University
College Attended: Northern Illinois University
Fun Fact: Mr. Rago once ranked in the top 0.2% of players in Rocket League!
Fun Fact: Mr. Rago once ranked in the top 0.2% of players in Rocket League!
“If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present."
Meet Mrs. Rook!
Meet Mrs. Rook!
Subject: Science
Subject: Science
Years at BMS: 6 years
Years at BMS: 6 years
College Attended: Eastern Illinois University, Concordia University Chicago
College Attended: Eastern Illinois University, Concordia University Chicago
Fun Fact: Mrs. Rook is currently studying to get her Masters Degree in School Counseling and to become a Licensed Professional Counselor
Fun Fact: Mrs. Rook is currently studying to get her Masters Degree in School Counseling and to become a Licensed Professional Counselor
"A wise old man once told me, remember that everyday you are BETTER, SMARTER, STRONGER than the day before! Always do your best & never give up!"
"A wise old man once told me, remember that everyday you are BETTER, SMARTER, STRONGER than the day before! Always do your best & never give up!"
Meet Mrs. Rudy!
Meet Mrs. Rudy!
Subject: ELA
Subject: ELA
Years at BMS: 16 years
Years at BMS: 16 years
College Attended: Illinois State University and Concordia University Chicago
College Attended: Illinois State University and Concordia University Chicago
Fun Fact: Mrs. Rudy went skydiving in the mountains of northern California when she was 19!
Fun Fact: Mrs. Rudy went skydiving in the mountains of northern California when she was 19!
“Once you know better, you do better."
Meet Mr. Salecker!
Meet Mr. Salecker!
Subject: Social Science
Subject: Social Science
Years at BMS: 27 years
Years at BMS: 27 years
College Attended: Northeastern University, Olivet Nazarene
College Attended: Northeastern University, Olivet Nazarene
Fun Fact: In Mr. Salecker's free time, he LOVES to play Baseball and he has tried out for 4 major league baseball teams!
Fun Fact: In Mr. Salecker's free time, he LOVES to play Baseball and he has tried out for 4 major league baseball teams!
"Is it Christmas yet?"
"Is it Christmas yet?"
Meet Mr. Sullivan!
Meet Mr. Sullivan!
Subject: ISP ELA, Science, Social Science
Subject: ISP ELA, Science, Social Science
Years at BMS: First year at BMS!
Years at BMS: First year at BMS!
College Attended: Northern Illinois University, Northeastern Illinois University
College Attended: Northern Illinois University, Northeastern Illinois University
Fun Fact: Mr. Sullivan's favorite movie is Rookie of the year!
Fun Fact: Mr. Sullivan's favorite movie is Rookie of the year!
Meet Mr. Winters!
Meet Mr. Winters!
Subject: 7th and 8th Grade Band
Subject: 7th and 8th Grade Band
Years at BMS: 19 years
Years at BMS: 19 years
College Attended: Illinois State University
College Attended: Illinois State University
Fun Fact: Mr. Winters is running a marathon in every state and he's completed 29 so far!
Fun Fact: Mr. Winters is running a marathon in every state and he's completed 29 so far!
"Failure is not the opposite of success, it is a vital part of being successful in the long run."
"Failure is not the opposite of success, it is a vital part of being successful in the long run."
Meet Mr. Yanun!
Meet Mr. Yanun!
Subject: Spanish
Subject: Spanish
Years at BMS: 9 years
Years at BMS: 9 years
College Attended: National Lewis University
College Attended: National Lewis University
Fun Fact: Mr. Yanun was once a Spanish sports journalist and broadcaster
Fun Fact: Mr. Yanun was once a Spanish sports journalist and broadcaster
"To learn a language is to have one more window from which to look at the world"
"To learn a language is to have one more window from which to look at the world"
