Ms. Goodrich is so excited for her fourth year as a Romona Mustang! She currently holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, and is working toward a Master's in Early Childhood education with Bilingual and Special Education endorsements. Ms. Goodrich has experience teaching SEL, preschool, K, first, and second grade. She settled back into Kindergarten here at Romona. When she's not teaching, Ms. Goodrich loves to be in nature, read, and spend quality time with family and friends.

Mrs. Gorney is looking forward to her sixth year teaching kindergarten at Romona Elementary School. Prior to teaching at Romona, Mrs. Gorney taught 2nd grade at Harper Elementary School, 3rd grade at Saints Faith, Hope and Charity in Winnetka, 2nd grade at Franklin Elementary in Park Ridge and 4th grade in Glenview School District 34. Mrs. Gorney earned her Master of Arts in Teaching from DePaul University. She feels the most important part of her job is to help students feel safe, heard, and understood while coaching each child to develop a life-long love of learning.

Mrs. Gorney and her husband, Paul, live in WIlmette and sent their children through District 39 schools. Their five children attended Central Elementary School, Highcrest, and WJHS. This year, her “baby” will be a senior at NTHS. During her free time, Mrs. Gorney enjoys morning walks with her husband, family dinners, attending sporting events and relaxing at Gillson Beach with family and friends.

Mrs. Levine is excited to be returning for her eleventh year as a Mustang! Before joining the Romona team, she taught at the pre-kindergarten level at JRC’s Early Childhood Center, along with Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development. She also spent eight years teaching fourth and fifth grades before having her own children, Aidan (19) and Farrah (16). Mrs. Levine earned her bachelor of science in elementary education at the University of Kansas (go Jayhawks!) and shortly after, pursued a master of arts in early childhood education. When she is not teaching, Mrs. Levine enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her family!

Miss Minkus has been teaching for 27 years and this will be her 24th year teaching at Romona Elementary School! She loves to instill a love of learning in her students! Ms. Minkus attended Indiana University where she received her bachelor's degree in elementary education with a reading education minor. She has a master's degree in early childhood education. Ms. Minkus loves to spend time with her 19 year old daughter, Lilly, and watch her perform on stage! She also enjoys reality TV, eating sushi, seeing musicals, and going through the Starbucks drive-thru. She also loves taking pictures of her favorite people. Miss Minkus loves to read books by Mo Willems and her favorite movie is The Greatest Showman.