I grew up in a small town in northwest Ohio and currently live nearby with my family: Orazio (young at heart!), Jacob (19), Casey (17), Kelsey (almost 15) and Rio (8).
[2016 photo above - current photos below]
About Ms. Buzza
The 2025-2026 school year will be my 26th year in education. After two years of teaching in Battle Creek, Michigan, I moved to Chicago Public Schools and taught for six years at Robert Healy.
In 2007, I started at NBJH as a 7th grade core language arts teacher. For four years I served as the junior high's literacy coach, and then I decided to return to the classroom- which I love! After a few years as a 7th grade advanced language arts teacher, I decided to make the move to 6th grade core language arts.
After three years in 6th grade, I moved into this role as an elective teacher in 2020. I enjoy teaching all three grade levels in the junior high and adding more literacy experiences for our students to compliment the standards addressed in the ELA classes.
I am a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and National-Louis University. I renewed my National Board certification in 2015 and earned my Apple Teacher certification in 2019.