CAROLINE RICO

Welcome!

My name is Caroline Rico, and I am a Special Education Lead Teacher serving two school teams in Maywood and Melrose Park, Illinois. I previously have taught in self-contained classrooms, ranging from kindergarten to 5th grade, supporting students with diverse learning needs and abilities. In my current position, I support Special Education Teams, General Education Teachers, and work alongside principals and district administration as a liaison for Student Services in District 89.

I graduated with my undergraduate license from Butler University with my Elementary Education degree with a Special Education Mild Intervention license. I also received my Reading Teacher and English as a New Language minors. After 5 years of teaching, I decided to go back to my roots at Butler University (Go Dawgs!) and explore my interest in Educational Leadership.

In December 2022, I received my master's degree in Educational Leadership through Butler University. I am currently pursing leadership opportunities within my role as Special Education Lead Teacher and ready to take on additional opportunities as they come!