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ABOUT ME
Professional Life
Professional Life
Professional Life
I work in Early Intervention as a pediatric physical therapist providing services to infants and young children in their homes. I bring a working knowledge of the special education system and a passion for advocating for children with special needs--and all students.
I was elected to the Board of Education in 2021.
Education
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Professional Life
I earned my B.S. in Biology from Benedictine University, followed by completing a summer internship program through the Center for the Study of Children in conjunction with the University of Notre Dame. I began graduate studies in Human Genetics at the University of Michigan before attending Northwestern University to pursue a graduate degree in Physical Therapy.
Personal Life
Professional Life
Personal Life
My husband Pete and I have lived in Wheaton for 29 years. Three of our 4 children are graduates of District 200 schools; our youngest child is a current student in the district.
The family also includes 3 dogs who sometimes get into mischief but have found their way into the hearts of all.
TOP PRIORITIES
Ensure academic excellence
- Be vigilant in setting high standards
- Hold ourselves to those high standards
- Build strong foundational skills
- Support solid curriculum
- Develop critical thinking
- Support excellent educators
Meet the individual needs of every student
EVERY student should have a positive school experience.
I will work to ensure that:
- Students and staff are safe
- Bullying is not tolerated
- Teachers have what they need to achieve success for every student
- Every student is successful
I support:
- Cooperative learning experiences with peers
- Strategies that help teachers engage with students
- Development of relationship skills
- Extracurricular activities and sports
- Community building
Safety
I will work diligently to ensure:
- Physical safety
- Behavioral support
- Prevention of bullying
- Online safety
- Emergency planning
- A positive school culture
I will advocate for:
- continuous and ongoing evaluation of district safety plans, strategies, and procedures to keep our students and staff safe
ENDORSED BY WWEA/CEA
Proudly endorsed by District 200 teachers and staff
Our teachers, staff, and I have one very important goal in common: our students. We work together toward making education a successful experience for every single student. Our teachers and staff are in the trenches--doing the hard work. I am grateful for that.
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