EXPERIENCE:  

 24 years Teaching at O'Neill Middle School

EDUCATION:  

Fairmount Elementary, O'Neill Junior High School, Downers Grove South High School 

University of Illinois:  Elementary Education Degree with Middle School Endorsement

                                           Certified in Science with Speciality in Biology, Social Studies, Health & Language Arts

Northern Illinois University:  Masters in School Counseling 

Concordia University:  Masters in School Technology

Western Governors University:  Masters in Curriculum Instruction

Western Governors University:  Masters in Curriculum Design

PASSIONS:

• Downers Grove and O'Neill Middle School - its students, staff, and community

• LaGrange Park:  its community and families

• Chicago - its culture and energy

• My students' academic, social and emotional growth 

• Helping students become problem solvers

• The O'Neill Middle School Courtyard Garden Classroom 

• My children- Jaclyn (11) and Lillian (9)

• Making the world a kind caring place