Grew Up: In Lemont, Illinois. (The Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Joliet part of the southern Chicago suburbs.)
Moved to the Area: My father is a railroader and he was transferred here my senior year of high school.
Graduated: Knoxville High School and Illinois State University
Majored In: Learning Disabilities and Emotional/Behavior Disorders. I have taught all four core classes (Math, English, Science, & Social Studies) across all three grade levels.
Teaching Experience: This will be my 28th year with CUSD 205 and my 13th year at Lombard.
Previous Schools/Programs: Central Junior High-Monmouth, Phoenix Program-Galesburg, Monmouth-Roseville Junior High-Roseville, and Lombard Middle School-Galesburg.
Family: I have three wonderful boys and a crazy dog named Harvey.
Favorite Activities: Teaching, flower gardens, and hanging out with Harvey at the dog park.
Other favorites: Dr. Pepper, quotes, reading, seafood, Kenny Chesney Concerts (14 and counting), Nicholas Sparks, The Walking Dead (my youngest son's fault), Game of Thrones (my middle son's fault), Scouting (I have two Eagle Scouts), Budde's (Chicken Ranch Pizza), and the Take a Stand Club at Lombard.
Moved to the Area: My father is a railroader and he was transferred here my senior year of high school.
Graduated: Knoxville High School and Illinois State University
Majored In: Learning Disabilities and Emotional/Behavior Disorders. I have taught all four core classes (Math, English, Science, & Social Studies) across all three grade levels.
Teaching Experience: This will be my 28th year with CUSD 205 and my 13th year at Lombard.
Previous Schools/Programs: Central Junior High-Monmouth, Phoenix Program-Galesburg, Monmouth-Roseville Junior High-Roseville, and Lombard Middle School-Galesburg.
Family: I have three wonderful boys and a crazy dog named Harvey.
Favorite Activities: Teaching, flower gardens, and hanging out with Harvey at the dog park.
Other favorites: Dr. Pepper, quotes, reading, seafood, Kenny Chesney Concerts (14 and counting), Nicholas Sparks, The Walking Dead (my youngest son's fault), Game of Thrones (my middle son's fault), Scouting (I have two Eagle Scouts), Budde's (Chicken Ranch Pizza), and the Take a Stand Club at Lombard.