Position: English teacher (English II and English III), JV volleyball coach

Hometown (High School): Donovan, Ill. (Donovan High School)

College/University (Degree): University of Illinois (Bachelors)

Years at Central High School: 2

Favorite thing about Central High School: The community

Why you got into teaching: Enjoyed teaching catechism in high school

High school activities/groups/clubs/sports: Class President, Spanish Club (Vice President), Prom Committee (President), SADD (Secretary), science lab assistant, student council, National Honor Society, volleyball, basketball, softball

Favorite subject in school: English

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Stevenson

Favorite snack: Cheese stick

Favorite book: The Book of Two Ways

Favorite activity away from school: Scrapbooking

Favorite sports team: Chicago Cubs

Something unique: I have three cats (one of them is 23 years old).