
Background
I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northwestern University in 1996 with a degree in Spanish Secondary Education. While attending NU, I fell in love with Chicago and decided to live here after graduation. Click on the picture to take you to the Northwestern website.
My junior year in college, I studied at the Universidad de Sevilla in Seville, Spain. I took university classes in Latin American literature, advanced grammar, and Spanish history. I lived in Seville for the entire year and it was the best educational experience I have ever had. Click on the picture to take you to the Universidad de Sevilla website.
I received my first master's degree in Teacher Leadership from
Roosevelt University at the new Schaumburg campus.
I was in the very first cohort to graduate with this degree in 1998. A
year later, I returned to Roosevelt and received my degree in Administration and
Supervision in 2000. I received my type 75 certification (administrative
certificate) from the State of Illinois in 2000 and I became department chair in
2002. Click on the picture to go to the RU website.
I student taught at Evanston Township High School in Evanston, IL and got my first official teaching job at Conant in 1996. I have taught Spanish 1, 2, 3, and 4 while at CHS. I have been the Foreign Language Club advisor, Cultural Awareness Club advisor, Saturday School Detention Monitor, Staff Development Coordinator, Union Representative, and most recently, Junior Class advisor. This year I am very excited to be the head coach for the Conant Scholastic Bowl team.
Right now, one of my interests is being the best uncle that I can to my two nieces, Allie and Kaylie. and my new nephew, Tyler. Unfortunately, they live in Cleveland, Ohio where I grew up so I don't get a chance to see them as much as I would like, but the time that we do spend together is always a lot of fun. Click on the picture of my nieces to see more pictures. They are so cute you should check them out.

I also love to play SimCity 4. I sometimes have marathon sessions where I play for hours and hours. Although during the school year I don't have enough time to play as much as I would like, but it is always a good break. I have been a fan of this game since the very first SimCity and have been playing ever since.