Meet Your Teachers!

Get to Know Mrs. Circo... 

Welcome fifth graders! I have been a part of the Holmes family for 30 years! 27 of those years were as a resource teacher and two years ago I joined the 5th grade team to teach math and science, my two favorite subjects. 

I live in Riverside with my husband, Ken, and our two children Nick and Jillian. Our lab, Callie, gets us outside daily for walks or visits to the dog park. I enjoy many outside activities like kayaking, hiking, frisbee golfing and camping. I am excited to begin a new year in 5th grade with you!

Mrs. Circo's Favorites...

• Color: Blue

• College: Ball State University

• Sports Team: Chicago Bears

• Drinks: Coffee and Diet Pepsi

• Movies: Rear Window, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Elf

• Hobbies: kayaking, hiking, reading, resale shopping

• Favorite Treat: Anything chocolate

Get to Know Ms. Fourman... 

Welcome fifth graders! This is my eighth year teaching at Holmes Elementary and my fourteenth year teaching overall. I grew up in Oak Park and attended Mann Elementary. I am a proud graduate of Knox College in Galesburg, IL. 

I live in Chicago with my husband, Kevin, and our French Bulldog, Gus. My favorite past times include drinking coffee, running, walking my dog, reading, playing Shuffleboard, and spending time with my family. I look forward to a fantastic fifth grade year!

Ms. Fourman's Favorites...

• Color: Purple

• College: Knox College

• Sports Team: Chicago Sky, Chicago Cubs and USWNT

• Drinks: Coffee... no milk, no sugar... all the coffee... and La Croix

• Movies: Star Wars and The Princess Bride

• Hobbies: Running, Shuffleboard, Reading

• Favorite Treat: Goldfish

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Get to Know Ms. Manuel... 

Welcome fifth graders! This is my 19th year of teaching 5th grade at Holmes. Like Mrs. Circo, I will be teaching math and science, which are also my favorite subjects.  

I live in Oak Park with my husband Nick. We have two adult children. Our daughter Natalie is a Civil Engineer and she lives in Chicago. Our son Colin is a website developer and he also lives in Chicago. My favorite pastimes are baking, golfing, biking and reading. I am so excited about this 5th grade year!

Ms. Manuel's Favorites...

• Color: Pink

• College: University of Illinois

• Sports Team: Cubs

• Drinks: Diet Coke

• Movies: The Princess Bride and Lord of the Rings

• Hobbies: Baking, Golfing, Biking

• Favorite Treat: Goldfish, Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Amazon Wish List

Get to Know Mr. Schulte... 

Welcome fifth graders! This is my tenth year teaching at Holmes Elementary. I'm super excited to be teaching reading and writing this year. 

I live in LaGrange Park with my wife Jennifer who is also a teacher! I have 2 fantastic children. Patrick is 14 years old and Sophia is 11. We also have a great dog (Boomer) who constantly keeps us on our toes. In my free time I love playing golf and pickle ball, watching my Cubs and Bears and eating all of Ms. Manuel's baking. 

Mr. Schulte's Favorites...

• Color: Cubbie Blue

• College: National Louis University

• Sports Team: Cubs and Bears

• Drinks: Smoothies

• Movies: Indiana Jones and Godfather

• Hobbies: Golfing

• Favorite Treat: Brownies!