My name is Mason Amici and I am the physical education teacher at Hilltop. I have worked in District 15 since 2011 and started teaching at Hilltop in 2017. I grew up a D15 student and love working in my hometown community! I graduated from Northern Illinois University with my bachelors of education in 2010 with a SPED endorsement. Teaching physical education has been a dream true for me and sharing my passion with our students!

My name is Dawn McKay and I am the art teacher at Hilltop School.  I began teaching art at Hilltop in 1994.  I have a Bachelor's degree from Illinois State University in Art Education. I also have a Master's degree from North Park University in Teacher Leadership.  I live in McHenry with my husband and 2 sons.  I love teaching children to enjoy learning about art, whether it is creating it or looking at it!

My name is Denise Wasik and I have been the library assistant since 2019. Prior to that, I had
been volunteering at Hilltop library since my son was in kindergarten back in 2011. I am married
and have one son who is a senior in high school. We have a Beagle dog named Sammy who is
very spoiled. I love working in the library and watching the kids grow and become readers!

My name is Julia Mick and I am the music teacher at Hilltop school. I have been teaching since 2004. I graduated with a Music Bachelors degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and I have a Masters degree from Aurora University. I live in Woodstock with my husband and my daughter, Torunn. For fun, I enjoy reading, playing board games with my family and gardening. I love teaching the students musical skills and a lifelong appreciation for music.

Hello! My name is Mrs. Sostaric and I am the Innovation Coach here at Hilltop! In 2014, I started my teaching career in Georgia before moving to McHenry in 2017. I have been at Hilltop ever since and I absolutely love it here! I started here in 2nd grade and then taught 1st grade. Now I am thrilled to be working in the Innovation Center! Hilltop is the best!