Hi,

My name is Ms. Yousuf and I am one of the multilingual teachers at McCracken Middle School, currently co-teaching 6-8th grade Math.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education (K–9) from Northeastern Illinois University and a Master’s degree in Reading from Concordia University. I am endorsed in ESL, LBS1 (Special Education), and Bilingual Urdu. Over the years, I’ve worked as a special education teacher, reading interventionist, and EL teacher across multiple grade levels.

I am passionate about supporting multilingual learners and students with diverse needs through individualized instruction, collaboration, and culturally responsive practices. Urdu is my native language, and I enjoy connecting with students and families through both language and culture. Outside of teaching, I love reading, writing, and spending time with family.

I look forward to building strong partnerships with families to support our students’ growth and success.