Position: Special Education teacher

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

College/University (Degree): Northern Illinois University (Bachelors)/University of St. Francis (Ill.) (Masters)

Years at Central High School: 2

Favorite thing about Central High School: The sense of community

Why you got into teaching: I enjoy helping students learn.

High school activities/groups/clubs/sports: Band

Favorite subject in school: English and band

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Altenburger

Favorite snack: Reese's

Favorite book: The Roundhouse

Favorite activity away from school: Going to concerts

Favorite sports team: Chicago Cubs

Something unique: I rode an elephant when I was a child.