Position: Special Education teacher

Hometown (High School): Bradley, Ill. (Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School)

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

Years at Central High School: 12

Favorite thing about Central High School: Co-workers that have turned into friends and family and building relationships with students.

Why you got into teaching: The love of always learning.

High school activities/groups/clubs/sports: Swimming, badminton, Best Buddies (President), Natural Helpers, and Spanish Club

Favorite subject in school: English

Favorite teacher: Mr. White

Favorite snack: Cheese and crackers

Favorite book: The Harry Potter series and The Nightingale

Favorite activity away from school: Baking and spending time with my family

Favorite sports team: Chicago Cubs

Something unique: I have my own cookie business.