Your Coaches
Rachel Bravo (BC)
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Stacey Hatchett (WC)
Two decades in education has afforded me the opportunity to teach 14 years at WHS. Nine of those years at Brookside Campus teaching Algebra 2 and Precalculus; while the last five years I've spent as an Instructional Coach/Math Teacher at Washington Campus. Currently I am co-teaching a senior elective course: Applied Mathematics. I previously taught 7th and 8th grade mathematics, 8th grade science, and junior high school level computer applications. The best part of the education profession for me is when students experience that "a ha" moment! I am thankful to be able to assist in developing our young adults into tomorrow’s leaders via coaching and the mathematics classroom.
Mary Mlinar-Stephens (BC)
I am a Waukegan High School graduate and am excited to be in my 30th year as an educator and teaching in Waukegan for 25 years. I have taught third and fifth grades, middle school technology, science, and language arts, and high school computer applications. I currently teach computer applications and am an instructional coach at Waukegan High School (Brookside). I love the creativity and strength of Waukegan students and the dedication, spirit, and expertise of WPS teachers - they amaze me! I love finding ways for students to use technology to learn and create as well as using tech to make teaching easier! Besides teaching in Waukegan, I also love visiting museums, drawing, reading, learning about new digital tools, and traveling with my husband!
Josh Moran (BC)
I am honored to have been a part of District 60 since 2011. My parents are both Waukegan graduates and former educators in the district as well. As a former collegiate athlete, I find collaborating to reach common goals as an essential part of developing our instructional practice to provide a stellar educational experience for all Waukegan High School students.
Brad Pollack (WC)
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Andres Santana (BC)
I have been at Waukegan High School since 2016. I have had the joy of calling the math department my home where I have taught Algebra and Geometry. I'm currently the Head Wrestling Coach here at Waukegan as well and loved coaching so much I also became an Instructional Coach. Helping others learn and grow is what I really love about teaching and coaching. I have enjoyed my time at Waukegan and can't wait to help better the school in any way that I can.
Katrina Strauss (WC)
This is my 15th year teaching and my 8th year at Waukegan High School. I have primarily taught science including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, and Physics. I believe a good education can be a powerful tool in helping someone realize their potential and growth as a person. A teacher of mine once said, “When you stop learning, you stop living”, that quote has always resonated with me. I love to learn about nature and help my students learn about how life works while engaging in the scientific process. As one of the WIN Trainers, I also value the use of technology in helping teachers and students become lifelong learners. In my free time, I enjoy engaging in music, doing art projects, going for walks, and spending time with my family, friends and my cat, Raven.
Marina (Gigi) Karpinksi (WC)
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