Mrs. Traiforos

Prairieview Reading Specialist

Contact Information:

Lisa Traiforos

• Room 417 Prairieview School 

• email: traiforos.lisa@d46.org

• voicemail: 847-543-6222

I began my teaching career in 1995 and spent 10 years as a classroom teacher in Barrington School District #220.   After taking a bit of time off from teaching to raise my family, I pursued a position as a Reading Specialist.  I continue to proudly serve as a Reading Specialist at Prairieview Elementary School as this marks my 20th year at Prairieview.  

I married my high school sweetheart and we have 2 incredible boys that I am extremely  proud of.   In my spare time I enjoy exercising, baking, going to see live music, completing word searches  and of course, spending time with my family and friends.  We enjoy traveling and the great outdoors!  You can often find my family involved in all sorts of  sports no matter the weather...hiking, biking, skateboarding, longboarding, snowmobiling, snowboarding, skiing, you name it they do it.  For me, if I'm not involved in the activity I am watching.   

Fun Facts About Me:  

1. I have a twin sister!    

2.  Here’s a helpful tip…not sure how to pronounce my name?                  

Remember these 3 sight words and you’ve got it!  Try-for-us= Traiforos 

   3.  I have a Masters in Reading and Arts from Aurora University.

   4. I have an English as a Second Language endorsement.

   5.  I grew up in a surrounding suburb and went to Adlai  E. Stevenson High School (that's where my husband and I met).

My Favorites:

Food: Pizza

Color: Dark Green and I love glam and glitz with gold tones!

Drink: Dark roast coffee hot or cold

Hobbies: Gardening and Baking

Self Care:  All sorts of exercise, getting my nails and toes pampered!

Jewelry: I'm an accessory junkie...earrings, necklaces, bracelets! I love new and antique flair!

Young Adult Novels: Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner, Because of Winn Dixie by Kate Dicamillo

Children's Book: Baby Monkey, Private Eye by Brian Selznick, David Serlin

Long ago when I decided to become a teacher, I was driven  by the desire of touching lives in a way that allowed me to help foster  learning and personal growth.  I continue to pursue my desire and craft as I teach children to strive to be their personal best.  Reading is a fundamental skill needed for all things in life.  Teaching children to read and gain a deep understanding of text is not only a passion of mine, but extremely rewarding.  I value the opportunity to work with children and it is an honor to be a part of preparing them for future endeavors.

                                                      Meet My Family!