Hello and Welcome to Parkland School! I'm the 6 White Social Studies Teacher. This is my 29th year of teaching, my 28th year at Parkland, and my 6th year teaching in 6th Grade. I'm the advisor for the Parkland Golf Club. In addition, I also coach Boys & Girls Basketball, Track, and Cross Country. Augustana College is where I received my Bachelor's degree, and I completed my Master's degree at Aurora University. My free time is spent with my family, camping, fishing, and watching numerous sports. It's going to be a great year! Parkland rocks! 

My name is Haley Zirlin, and I'm the 6th Grade Language Arts Teacher on the White Team. This is my 7th year of teaching here at Parkland School, and my 6th year as the Student Council Advisor. I graduated from Bradley University in May of 2018 with a degree in Middle School English Education (grades 5-8). I also received my ESL endorsement in grades K-12 during my time at Bradley. I completed my Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction at the American College of Education, and am currently in the process of completing my +40 credits! Some of my hobbies outside of school include traveling, Legos, playing with my Great Dane (Luna), writing, seeing live music, spending time with friends and family, and being outdoors. Let's have an amazing school year!

Hi everyone! My name is Alex Sessler and I am teaching 6th grade Math. This is my 5th year teaching at Parkland. I grew up in McHenry, and went to Parkland, so I am familiar with the school and staff. I went to the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater for my Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education - Mathematics and a minor in Special Education. I now live in McHenry, IL with my husband, Kyle, and our two sons, Jaxson and Kayden. We also have three pets; our two dogs, Diesel and Benson, and a chinchilla named Storm. This is my 3rd year coaching track. I am looking forward to an awesome year! 

Hello and welcome to Parkland Middle School! My name is Michelle Stanton, and I am the 6th Grade Science Teacher on the White Team! This is my 8th year teaching, but my 4th year teaching at Parkland. I am a former Parkland Viking, and it has always been my dream to come back and work in the school district that made me, me! I graduated from Illinois State University in 2017, and received my Bachelor's Degree in Middle School Science and English Education. In November of 2023, I received my Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction at the American College of Education. I am currently the Science Club Advisor, as well as the Builders Club Advisor. My husband and I have our very first baby on the way, and will be welcoming him or her into the world in September! I absolutely adore my 2 dogs, Nala and Scooby, and I enjoy every opportunity to travel to new states, National Parks, and MLB stadiums!. I'm looking forward to a fantastic year! 

Welcome to the 6 White Team! This will be my 17th year at Parkland and my 21st teaching in District 15. I graduated with my Bachelor's from Northern Illinois University in 2002 and received my Master's degree from St. Xavier University in 2011. This year I will be teaching instructional Math, and providing resource support for the team. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family and our cat. I'm looking forward to a great year!