Ms. Kristin Brown has 27 years of teaching experience total. She has been teaching at Harper School for 22 years! She is currently a first grade teacher. Ms. Brown was born and raised in Carmel, Indiana. She has family in both Carmel and Indianapolis and gets back to the area quite often. Ms. Brown attended Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English (with a Concentration in Writing). She attended the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado for a Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction for Elementary Education (with a Concentration in Literacy). Ms. Brown student taught 1st Grade in Englewood, Colorado. She received her K-6 Elementary Teaching License through the University of Denver. Prior to teaching at Harper School, Ms. Brown taught Title 1 Full-Day Kindergarten for Englewood Public Schools in Englewood, Colorado as well as 3rd and 5th Grades for Littleton Public Schools in Littleton, Colorado. Ms. Brown has a wonderful husband who is originally from London, England. They have a Golden Retriever named Fruity Pebbles! Harper School is by far Ms. Brown's most favorite school. . . It's pure magic! 

Rachel Mor is excited to begin her 17th year of teaching and her 14th year at Harper, where she has the privilege of teaching first grade. Rachel grew up in Arlington Heights and earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and her Master’s Degree in Education from Roosevelt University.

Rachel lives in Wilmette with her husband and their three sweet sons. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys drinking coffee, playing pickleball, traveling, gardening, and spending quality time with her family. She looks forward to another wonderful year of learning, growing, and making memories with her students.

Ms. Virani lives in Chicago with her husband and two wonderful kids. She has teaching experience in both Texas and Illinois. She earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Texas (Hook 'em Horns!) and later completed her Master's in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Digital Learning and Teaching. She also has an endorsement in teaching English as a Second Language. When she’s not in the classroom, you can find her exploring the city, visiting family in Austin, or experimenting with new recipes. Ms. V loves being a part of the Harper Dolphin community!