How many years have you taught at Sears?
14
How many years have you been an educator?
28
What are your degrees & endorsements?
BA Latin
BS World Language Education
MEd Teaching & Learning
MS Educational Leadership
additional endorsements:
English as a Second Language
Technology Facilitator
certified teacher evaluator
What is your current position?
Teacher of Latin & English Language Learners
What is your favorite part about your position?
Working in the language department, I work with students across grades. I really enjoy learning with them as they grow and progress over many years.
What is your go-to afternoon pick-me-up?
A cup of ginger green tea.
What book is on your nightstand?
The 5 Love Languages of Children by Dr. Gary Chapman – my husband and I are doing a book study together
What is your favorite Sears tradition?
Field Day! I love being outside with the kids all day and seeing all the school spirit on display. It’s always a joyful day.
What are some Fun Facts about you?
In addition to my current role, I have also been a Social Studies teacher & Interim Administrator at Sears.
I have twin daughters who are in 3rd Grade.
I have worked out of 6 different classrooms and even worked from a cart for several years.
I am a recipient of the Illinois State Board of Education Those Who Excel Award of Recognition
What is something that makes Sears special?
Sears has a lovely fine art collection hung throughout the schoolhouse. My favorite piece is next to the elevator on the first floor. It’s a painting entitled Trellis Bay BVI. It was painted and donated by community member Elizabeth Peabody Miller in 1971. It features fishing boats on a beach with a small child looking out to sea. Seeing it always makes me relax and return to the present moment.