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Denise Diliberto

Denise received her Master’s Degree in History from SIU. She is a bonafide historian. She is also a “heavy-metal hippie”. Here, she will be facilitating history and government courses.

Penny Smith

Originally from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Penny's family moved to Southern Illinois in 1981. Graduating from Rebound, She went to SIUC maintaining a 3.9 GPA with minors in Criminal Justice & Philosophy and a Bachelors in Personality PSYC. Family and kids are everything to Penny. The opportunity to teach here at Rebound, gives back to the community and the program which made it all possible. 

QT Hudson 

She is the English Instructor. She has a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science & Kinesiology with a minor in coaching from SIUC. She is also co- coach of the Unity Point Cheerleading team and as actively involved in the Carbondale Community. If you need a boost of energy, a good time/smile or a helping hand, stop by and see her! 

Nikolas Szczepanik

Nikolas Szczepanik was raised in Central Arkansas and has lived in Carbondale since 2006. He earned a BS in Microbiology from SIUC in 2012 and attended graduate school at the Department of Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry at SIUC. He specializes in STEM education but is passionate about all subjects. His hobbies include cycling, embroidery, baking, travel, and playing the drums. He is married with three dogs and three cats.  

Stephanie Brown

Stephanie Brown, Transition Coordinator and ADA Coordinator feel free to stop by her office and say hello.  She's the middle office in the front of the building! 

Lisa Britt

Lisa Britt is a Student Support Specialist. You can find her in her office in the waaaaaaaaaay back of the building next to the popcorn machine. If you need anything (like an ear to vent,  a place to rest your brain, a blanket, a cuppa coffee, etc.) feel free to go see her. She'll also be hunting you down for testing, but don't hold that against her. 😊 

Matt Duckworth

Matt is the guidance counselor here at Rebound. He's been here over 10 years and look forward to another great school year. 

Crystal Hicks

Also known as The Lady in the Box, Crystal answers the phone and most questions. She keeps track of attendance, sign in sheets, and completed & new classes, and lets students in and out of the building. 

Katie Valliant is a Parent Educator with the Family Literacy Program. This is the start of her 10th year working here, but long before that she took a few classes with Rebound while she was in high school. Katie and her husband are from Carbondale and have six children, ages 18, 12, 12, and 10 and two brand new baby boys. her office is in the far front corner of the building, feel free to visit! 

Chloe is a new-ish Parent Educator here at Rebound.  She went to school for Psychology and has experience working with families. She has a five-year-old son who just started Kindergarten and is excited to see what this new school year brings!