Phone: 815- 588-8532
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Degrees and Certifications:
University of Illinois - B.A. Teaching of French Aurora University - M.A. Educational Leadership
Ms. Anne Lee - Department Chair
French 1-4; Spanish 1-2
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Ghandi
Phone: 815-588-8684
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Degrees and Certifications:
Augustana College- BA in Teaching Spanish
Ms. Stephanie Benito
Spanish 2, Spanish for heritage speakers
Quisieron enterrarnos, pero se les olvidó que somos semillas - Mexican proverb which translates to "They tried to bury us, but they didn't know we were seeds."
Phone: 815-588-8529
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Degrees and Certifications:
University of Illinois, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences Northwestern University, Master of Science in Education and Social Policy Governors State University, Master of Arts in Educational Administration
Ms. Karla Button
Japanese 1, 2, 3, AP and Spanish 1
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Lao Tzu
Phone: 815-588-8617
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Degrees and Certifications:
The University of Iowa- Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a Spanish endorsement and Secondary Education endorsement
Ms. Megan Connolly
Spanish 1 and Spanish 2
Hoy es un buen dia para tener un gran dia.
Ve donde te sientas mas vivo.
Phone: 815-588-8524
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Degrees and Certifications:
BA- World Language Education MS- Teaching and Learning MS- Administrative and Teacher Leadership
Ms. Kelly Fetherling
Spanish 1, 2, 3
“Planta tu propio jardín y decora tu propia alma, en lugar de esperar a que alguien te traiga flores” —Jorge Luis Borges
...which translates to, “Plant your own garden, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers”
Phone: 815-588-8638
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Degrees and Certifications:
DePaul University: Bachelor of Arts- World Language Education Spanish, K-12 Concordia University Chicago: Master of Arts- Educational Technology, Curriculum & Instruction
Ms. Gina Lupo
Spanish I & II
Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly? ~ Frida Kahlo
Phone: 815-588-8630
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Degrees and Certifications:
Elmhurst College (BA French Secondary Education)/ Concordia University (MA Education in Leadership)
Ms. Daniela Malczewski
French 1, French 2, French 3, AP French and Language, AP French Literature, ESL English 1 and 2, Spanish 1 and 2
Everyone is architect of his own future!
Phone: 815-588-8704
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Degrees and Certifications:
University of Iowa - BA in Spanish University of Iowa - MA in Teaching, Leadership and Cultural Competency
Ms. Kayla Marbach
Spanish 2 and 3
There's nothing better than being able to do something today that you couldn't do yesterday. Always keep learning!
“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.” - Nelson Mandela
Phone: 815-588-8535
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Degrees and Certifications:
B.A. Spanish Language and Literature Northern Illinois University M.S. Ed., Guidance and Counseling Northern Illinois University Certified English Language Learner Teacher University of St. Francis Certified Reading Teacher University of St. Francis
Ms. Kathy Pratt
Spanish 1, Spanish 3, Spanish 4, AP Spanish Language and Culture
"Yo no estudio para saber más sino para ignorar menos.” Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz
"I don't study in order to know more but to be ignored less."
"Always be a first rate version of yourself, instead of a second rate version of someone else." Judy Garland
Phone: 815-588-8527
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Degrees and Certifications:
Bradley University- Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education- Spanish Major/ German Minor; DePaul University- Master of Arts in Education, Bilingual Bicultural Education; University of St. Francis-Master of Science in Education- Teaching and Learning Reading
Ms. Andrea Quintanar
Spanish 1-4; Spanish for Heritage Learners; Ap Spanish Literature and Culture
"Ayudar al que lo necesita no sólo es parte del deber, sino de la felicidad." -José Martí
To help is not only part of our duty, but also our happiness.- José Martí
Phone: 815-588-8516
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Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor's Degree in the Teaching of Spanish with an ESL Endorsement from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Master's Degree in Educational Technology from Concordia University Chicago
Ms. Ada Ramirez
Spanish 1 and 2
"Y todo, como el diamante, antes que luz es carbón"- José Martí
Phone: 815-588-8629
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Degrees and Certifications:
Illinois State University- B.A in Spanish Language & Literature, Northern Illinois University- Educator Licensure Program
Ms. Juliana Rutz
Spanish I & Spanish II
"At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can." - Frida Kahlo
Phone: 815-588-8498
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Degrees and Certifications:
Illinois State University B.S Deaf Education Governors State University M.A. Multicategorical Special Education Harper College Interpreter Certificate
Ms. Missy Schmook
American Sign Language 1 and 2
"Deaf people can do anything hearing people can, except hear. Dr. I King Jordan
Life is about choices. There is consequence to choice. Take a good look in the mirror and see who is responsible for all your choices and actions.
Phone: 815-588-8528
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Degrees and Certifications:
University of Illinois- Urbana Champaign BA in French Secondary Education Governors State University - MA in Educational Administration
Ms. Tina Sochacki
French 1-AP
"When educating the minds of the youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts." Dalai Lama
Phone: 815-588-8525
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Degrees and Certifications:
"BA Communications Northern Illinois University Teaching Certification North Central College MA Administration Governors State University
Ms. Cheryl Sorensen
Spanish and Sign Language
Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going. —Rita Mae Brown
When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another. – Helen Keller
Phone: 815-588-8536
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Degrees and Certifications:
North Central College, B.A.--English & German Illinois State University, M.A.--English Elmhurst College, Teaching Certification
Ms. Janet Stock
German 1, 2, 3, and AP
"Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Phone: 815-588-8523
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Degrees and Certifications:
Illinois State University- B.A. Spanish Education St. Xavier University- M.A. Teaching and Leadership
Ms. Kimberley Zagotta
Spanish 3, Spanish 4
"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." Ralph Waldo Emerson
