Background & Qualifications

Erin Jbour

Teaching Career: 

2023 marks the start of my 18th year at Belle Valley.  My first 3 years, I served as the resource teacher for 5th and 6th grades.  The next 13 years, I was the self-contained, behavior support teacher for the middle school.  2022-23 is my first year in the Behavior Interventionist position for the district.  I feel very fortunate to have started my teaching career at BV; I can't imagine finishing my career anywhere else.  

Educational Background:

I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Special Education from SIUE in 2006.  In 2010, I started my Master's Program through the Teaching American History Grant via SIUE.  I graduated from that program in 2013 with a degree in Curriculum & Instruction.  In 2018, I became a certified trainer in Crisis Prevention & Intervention. Since that time, I have provided CPI training for our district.  Last August, I completed a certification in Trauma Informed Instruction from North Central College.  

Personal Background:

I have also been very fortunate in my personal life.  I am the proud daughter, sister, wife & mother of a truly wonderful family.  My boys, Mack & Kostas, are 23 and 11 and bring me endless joy, pride, and laughter.  If you ask anyone who has known me for more than a little while, they will tell you my husband, NJ, is truly a saint.  

Carly Sintzel

Teaching Career:

I spent the first 6 years of my teaching career in third grade at Belle Valley. This year, I am excited to move into the role of SEL coordinator for grades 5-8. I am proud to continue to grow with our Belle Valley community!

Educational Background:

I graduated from McKendree University with a Bachelor's degree in education in 2017. I continue my education by completing courses and professional developments related to my educational roles. 

Personal Background:

I was married in June of 2022 to my husband Joe. Last year was my first year as "Mrs. Sintzel." Because of this. most of the students at Belle Valley know me as "Ms. Maul." Joe and I have a 3 year old Goldendoodle named Greta whom we love too much. Outside of school I love spending time with family. reading, and finding a good coffee shop!