Phone: 815-588-8587
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Degrees and Certifications:
B.A. North Central College; M.A History Northern IL University; MAEd Governors' State University; coursework Oriel College, Oxford University, Oxford, England
Ms. Margo Singletary-Timm - Department Chair
AP US History; AP European History
"Lead by example. Take care of your men and display personal bravery when necessary" Adelbert Ames to Joshua Chamberlain July 2, 1863 (Battle of Gettysburg)
Phone: 815-5888547
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Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelors of the Arts Masters Academic Administration LBS1 Endorsement Masters of Curriculum & Instruction
Mr. Dan Blaskovitz
American Government/U.S. History/Instructional Eng 10/Instructional Eng 12/REI English 11/Foundations of Algebra
The world meets no one half way.
Phone: 815- 588-8710
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Degrees and Certifications:
Benedictine University, B.A. of Arts
Ms. Maria Branda
AP Human Geography & Economics
Phone: 815-588-8632
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Degrees and Certifications:
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign- BA in History & Secondary Social Studies Education Concordia University Chicago- MA in Educational Technology Concordia University Chicago- MA in School Counseling
Mr. Adam Decaire
Adventures in Global History, AP Human Geography, Geography, Economics, AP Macroeconomics, American Government, U.S. History
"Learning the Mentalities & Realities of Localities"
"What you do speaks so loudly that I can't hear what you say" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Phone: 815-588-8593
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Degrees and Certifications:
Illinois State BS in History Education, National Lewis MS in Psychology, Benedictine University MS in Education Leadership or Administration
Ms. Sherri Deutschle
Advanced Placement Psychology, Dual Credit Psychology
Phone: 815-588-8588
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Degrees and Certifications:
B/A in Psychology from Lewis University & M/A in Psychology from National Louis
Ms. Maura Doornkaat
AP Psychology & Sociology
“Life is amazing. And then it's awful. And then it's amazing again. And in between the amazing and awful, it's ordinary and mundane and routine. Breathe in the amazing, hold on through the awful, and relax and exhale during the ordinary. That's just living heartbreaking, soul-healing, amazing, awful, ordinary life. And it's breathtakingly beautiful.” LR Knost
Phone: 815-588-8592
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Degrees and Certifications:
Eastern Illinois University - Bachelors in Social Studies with a Psychology emphasis and teaching certificate National Louis University - Masters of Psychology
Ms. Michelle Edwards
Dual Credit Psychology, AP Psychology, Sociology
Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change.
Phone: 815-588-8584
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Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor's Degree from Bradley University in Secondary Education & Social Studies, Masters' Degree from Lewis University in Reading and Literacy
Ms. Rachel Gamez
Personal Finance, Economics, Sociology, and U.S. History
It only takes one person or one idea to change a life forever.
Phone: 815-588-8641
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Degrees and Certifications:
Olivet Nazarene University - Social Sciences Education Concordia University Chicago - Master's Educational Administration
Mr. Brett Hespell
AP Human Geography and Adventures in Global History
"If you do not know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else."
Phone: 815-588-8509
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Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor's in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of Illinois. Master's in Secondary Education from Lewis University
Mr. Troy Holder
Economics and U.S. History
"This is the real secret of life — to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play." - Alan Watts

Phone: 815-588-8721
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Degrees and Certifications:
University of Illinois - BA History University of Illinois - M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction National University - Special Education Mod/Severe endorsement.
Mr. Brian Keller
US History, Sociology
"If we teach today's students as we taught yesterday's, we rob them of tomorrow." - J. Dewey
"With malice towards none; with charity for all...let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind the nations wounds." - A. Lincoln, Second Inaugural Address, March 4, 1865.
Phone: 815-588-8585
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Mr. Scott Malinowski
AP Government & American Government
Phone: 815-588-8705
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Degrees and Certifications:
University of Kansas/ BS: Political Science
Mr. Jim Murtaugh
American Government, AP US Government & Politics
Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.
Phone: 815-588-8548
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Degrees and Certifications:
University of Notre Dame (Bachelor of Arts); Dominican University (Master of Arts in Teaching); Chicago State University (Master of Education Administration
Mr. Brian Pearson
Advanced Placement United States History; United States History
Phone: 815-588-8597
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Degrees and Certifications:
Lewis University BA '01 Aurora University MAEL '06
Mr. Andy Satunas
US History I & II American Government
Win The Day
Phone: 815-588-8594
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Degrees and Certifications:
Millikin University / Bachelors Olivet Nazarene University / Masters
Mr. Robb Schultz
U.S. History I & II, Issues Today
"Let no one be treated differently, but by merit and conduct." Thaddeus Stevens
"The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives." Robert M. Hutchins
Phone: 815-588-8581
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Degrees and Certifications:
Illinois State University/ Social Studies-Secondary Education
Mr. Nate Spreitzer
AP US History; AP European History
Phone: 815 588-8595
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Degrees and Certifications:
B.S. in Anthropology, Northern Illinois University M.A. in History, University of Illinois at Chicago M.A. in Education, National-Louis University
Mr. Ron Vasile
U.S. History, A.P. U.S. History, Anthropology
Life must be lived forwards; but it can only be understood backwards. - Soren Kierkegaard

Phone: 815-588 -8740
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Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelors - Global Studies Masters - Secondary & Middle-Level Edu.
Ms. Katie Vassalla
Global History, Geography
"If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it."
Phone: 815-588-8582
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Degrees and Certifications:
Mr. Jonathan Voyt
AP Macroeconomics and U.S. History

Phone: 815-588-8737
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Degrees and Certifications:
University of Iowa Political Science B.A. Secondary Education B.A.
Mr. Liam Walsh
American Government, AP U.S. Government and Politics
Phone: 815-588-8591
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Degrees and Certifications:
University of St. Francis - BA Journalism Communications - M.ED. Secondary Education - M.S. Educational Leadership
Mr. Mike Zaworski
Advanced Placement European History, Honors World Studies, History of Vietnam, U.S. History, Government
If you relate to the students, learning will be an outcome.