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Traci Bionda
My name is Traci Bionda. I've been at Hilltop since 2007. I started as a Reading Assistant, and am now an SSA. I am married and have 3 children ages 22,20, and 15. 2 of my children are away at college, so I especially love when they're home and we are all together!
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Courtney DeRisi
I started at Hilltop in 2022. I enjoy working with the students so much I have decided to go back to school to pursue my teaching degree. I live in Wonder Lake with my husband, our 3 daughters, our 2 dogs, Coco and Pickles, our newly added goldfish, Baked, Fried and Sushi, and hermit crab, Artichoke. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and being a Girl Scout leader.
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Brenda Gerstad
My name is Brenda Gerstad. I am a paraprofessional at Hilltop. I enjoy working with the students to help them achieve their goals, and celebrate their accomplishments. I live in McHenry with my husband, three children and two dogs. My family enjoys volunteering, participating in soccer, playing games, watching movies and cooking together.

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Joan Lichter
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Maria Veaz Morales

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Kaila Kozich
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Suzanne Treptow

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Susan O'Brien
I started working with District 15 in 2007 as a Teaching Assistant. Because I only worked half days for the first few years, I have had the opportunity to work in four of the the five elementary schools!

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Cindy Flanagan
I have been at School District 15 for over 11 years. For the past six years I have been a teacher's assistant in the Structured Education Setting classroom. It is so rewarding to be able to help the students learn and watch their growth.