Position: Guidance Counselor

Hometown (High School): Kankakee, Ill. (Eastridge High School)

College/University (Degree): Olivet Nazarene University (Bachelors)/Olivet Nazarene University (Masters)

Years at Central High School: 5

Favorite thing about Central High School: I think it is a perfect size for a high school.

Why you got into teaching: I loved what I did at Olivet Nazarene as Associate Registrar helping students with his/her path, encouraging them along the way, and building rapport.

High school activities/groups/clubs/sports: Softball, choir, ski club, Office Education Association

Favorite subject in school: I liked them all, except speech class. I was too shy.

Favorite teacher: Miss Schroeder, Mr. Leveque, Mr. Hall

Favorite snack: Veggies or dark chocolate

Favorite book: Left Neglected

Favorite activity away from school: Volleyball, pottery, frisbee

Favorite sports team: Chicago Cubs

Something unique: I am a black belt in Tang Soo Do a Korean Martial Arts. Two friends and I opened Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy.