Background & Qualifications

Erin Jbour

Teaching Career: 

2025 marks the start of my 20th 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 was 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 is my third year as the SEL Coordinator for 5-8th grade. 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:

My husband Joe and I had our son Jude in August of 2024! He is the light of our lives. We also have a sweet goldendoodle named Greta. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with loved ones, reading, and trying new coffee shops!