My name is Kileen Casey and I am so excited to be working with your child in Kindergarten this year! This is my fourth year teaching at John V. Leigh School and my fifth year in District 80. I taught First grade three years ago, but I have been teaching Kindergarten ever since. Before coming to District 80, I worked in a Pre-K class in Chicago Public Schools after graduating from the University of Missouri- Columbia with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education.
Outside of school, I spend most of my time with my fiancé, Aaron, our almost 5 year old daughter, Eloise, our 9 month old son, Colin and our dog, Aspen. We all had a fun summer playing outside at pool and in our yard, spending time in Wisconsin! I also love cheering on the Chicago Blackhawks and Mizzou Tigers! Looking forward to a wonderful year!
I look forward to a year unlike any other, full of learning and growth! Welcome to Leigh School!
My name is Marissa Kot and this will be my third year teaching in Norridge District 80! I was born and raised in Edgebrook with my parents, my older sister, and my cat Lexi. During my free time I love to read, be creative, sing, travel, and learn new things! I attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa majoring in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and English as a Second Language. I am very excited to continue my journey as a teacher here at Leigh with Kindergarten!
My goal for this year in Kindergarten is to create a positive classroom community and encourage your child to be kind everyday! I am looking forward to working with you and getting to know your child and helping them succeed in Kindergarten!
Greetings, Tigers! I have been teaching kindergarten at Leigh School for a number of years now. Leigh School and this community are very dear to my heart and I honestly love my job! I graduated from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign with my Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education and I have a Masters Degree in Reading from Northeastern Illinois University. I also have finished taking a number of post-graduate courses in order to better help me help your child. My husband, Dave and I have a 18-year-old daughter named Megan who is starting her college career as a Boilermaker at Purdue University. We live in Lombard with our puppy named Piper and enjoy spending time together as a family!
Hello! My name is Hanneh Shiheiber, and I very excited to be teaching Kindergarten this year! This will be my third year at Norridge School District and my 6th year teaching. I have previously taught special education in kindergarten through 3rd grade and 7th grade in Chicago. I went to college at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and I got a dual certification in elementary education and special education. Teaching is a passion of mine and I absolutely love my job! I also love to read, roller blade, work out and travel. I am looking forward to a year full of new friends, new discoveries, adventures and fun!
My name is Krystina Gralak, and I am very excited for this year in kindergarten at Leigh! This is my ninth year with District 80 and my eighth year teaching kindergarten! I graduated from Elmhurst College with a degree in Elementary Education and minors in mathematics and psychology. I also have my Master's in Special Education.
I have lived on the northwest side of Chicago my whole life. I enjoy traveling, watching my nephew, spending time with family and friends, and watching sports. Go Cubs and Go Blackhawks! I also love anything and everything Disney!
I look forward to our adventure together and making this a memorable year!