Hi!  I teach Social Studies and have been teaching since 2003. I love history and enjoy teaching the 8th-grade curriculum, especially WWII/Holocaust. I was born and raised in Chicago. My Bachelor of Arts degree is from Northeastern Illinois University and my Master of Arts degree is from National Louis University. I have two adult sons who are both McHenry West High School graduates.   I also have a stepson who lives in North Carolina.  My oldest son lives in Denver, so I go to Denver and North Carolina often. I enjoy traveling, spending time with my family, going for motorcycle rides, listening to music and seeing live music, kayaking, and reading.  

Hi Everyone! This will be my third year teaching math on the 8 White Team at Parkland. I went to Johnsburg High School and graduated college from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater.  Recently, my husband and I just rescued our two dogs, Kobe and the infamous Martha Sue. They have been a great addition to our family! I love cheeseburgers, watching sports, swimming in the pool, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.  Can't wait for a great year! 

Hi everyone!  This is my first year teaching a Parkland, but my third year being a special education teacher.  I went to McHenry Community High School and went to the University of Indianapolis where I received my bachelor's degree while playing on the Women's Basketball Team. I love to be with friends and family, boating, gardening, and cooking yummy foods! My husband and I just moved back to the area after living in Michigan for the past two years.  I am so excited to have a great year with you all! 

This is my fifteenth year teaching at Parkland and my fifth year teaching Language Arts on the 8 White Team. Time flies when you're having fun! I have four little kids and a big kid (my husband) at home. When I can muster up some free time I like to run, read, and travel. I graduated from Cary-Grove High School, Eastern Illinois University, and have a master's degree from Saint Xavier University.  I will do whatever I can to continue to connect with my students, and make reading and writing enjoyable!

Hello Everyone!  This is my first year teaching on the 8 White team at Parkland Middle School.  I went to Prairie Ridge High School and graduated college from Illinois State University with my bachelor's in Middle Level Education.  I have a great passion for the subject of Science and look forward to teaching the 8th grade curriculum this year (Weather, Adaptations, and Matter). I enjoy spending my time outdoors, whether that be golfing, fishing, hiking, and playing pickleball or watching sports on television.  I am a die hard fan of the Bears, White Sox, Blackhawks, and Bulls.  I will do my best as a teacher to make science matter to my students. Looking forward to a great year!