Teaching Teams
Our Team
grades K-2
Kimberly Harrison
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Where were you raised (and what religion if you'd like to share)?
Worth, IL ("The Friendly Village"!)Present line of work:
I teach sociology and U.S. history at Joliet Junior College.What are your hobbies?
Reading, rooting for White Sox baseball and Illini basketballHow do you like to spend your weekends?
Some time with family & friends, a bit of time reading, & a nice nap for a perfect weekend!Anything else you'd like to share?
I used to teach PreK-2. Now, I love getting to laugh and learn with the little ones through RE!
suzelle bores
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Where were you raised (and what religion if you'd like to share)? I was raised in the town of Arlington, IL, population 100 people. I was raised Lutheran.
Present line of work: I'm Adjunct Professor and Tutor at Waubonsee Community College. I teach Anthropology, which is the most awesome of disciplines.
What are your hobbies? I enjoy hiking, reading, baking, practicing yoga, and crocheting.
How do you like to spend your weekends? I like spending my weekends with my husband and daughter, Nell (5).
Anything else you'd like to share? I'm just excited to be a part of this community!
linda steinberg
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Where were you raised (and what religion if you'd like to share)?
Champaign, IL raised curious :-)Present line of work:
Aurora University Department Chair for the Healthcare Administration program and 20 years in Public Health.What are you hobbies?
Painting, reading, and exercising.How do you like to spend your weekends?
Hanging out with family and friends or reading a good true crime book.
ross adams
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Where were you raised (and what religion)?
Geneva Illinois, Unitarian UniversalistPresent line of work:
Healthcare AnalyticsWhat are you hobbies?
Running, reading, frisbee golf.How do you like to spend your weekends?
With my family, outside in nature, reading a mystery, or watching the Bears.
Grades 3-5
bonnie ryan
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Where were you raised (and what religion if you'd like to share)?
Barrington IL, LutheranPresent line of work:
Art teacherWhat are you hobbies?
Exploring the fox river valley, seeing live musicHow do you like to spend your weekends?
Hanging out with family
emily clark
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Where were you raised (and what religion if you'd like to share)?
Levittown, Pennsylvania; Protestant Christian, mostly UCC and PresbyterianPresent line of work:
Homemaker; BillingWhat are you hobbies?
Crafting from the ground up, including fiber arts, cooking, and pottery; permaculture, singing, and storytelling.How do you like to spend your weekends?
Reconnecting my family with our community.
aaron miller
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Where were you raised (and what religion if you'd like to share)?
Naperville, JewishPresent line of work:
NeurologistWhat are your hobbies?
Geocaching, guitar, readingHow do you like to spend your weekends?
Spending time with my kids and hobbies.
position open
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Where were you raised?
Present line of work:
What are you hobbies?
How do you like to spend your weekends?
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middle school 6-8
kim mcduffee
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Where were you raised (and what religion if you'd like to share)?
Born in St Charles and raised by savages w/ no religion. Thank gods for the local public library to show me the way!Present line of work:
MedicalWhat are you hobbies?
Reveling in Mother nature, Reading, and Practicing yoga/meditation.How do you like to spend your weekends?
Adventures, volunteering, and exploration.Anything else you'd like to share?
Kindness matters most.
Elizabeth kindig
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Where were you raised (and what religion if you'd like to share)?
I was raised in a small farming town called Brook, Indiana. I grew up in a Methodist church.Present line of work:
I'm an artist! Specifically, I am a painter.What are your hobbies?
I love watching all types of comedy: stand up, improv, sitcoms, movies...all of it! Reading, doing crafts with my daughter, and baking are also things I like to do.How do you like to spend your weekends?
Outside if I can! Since moving to Geneva, I really like going to Cougars games with my family, playing in the stream out at LeRoy Oakes, and drinking coffee in the mornings in my backyard.
Alan schwing
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Where were you raised?
OhioPresent line of work:
EngineeringWhat are your hobbies?
Home improvement and tabletop gamesHow do you like to spend your weekends?
With family
position open
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Where were you raised?
Present line of work:
What are you hobbies?
How do you like to spend your weekends?
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yruu 9-12
Jaime andersEn
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Where were you raised (and what religion if you'd like to share)?
Palatine area, MethodistPresent line of work:
SAHM and artistWhat are your hobbies?
Movies, drawing, reading, running, yogaHow do you like to spend your weekends?
Takeout food and a good horror movie!Anything else you'd like to share?
Love my two cats!
ashley peterson
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Where were you raised (and what religion if you'd like to share)?
Naperville (Raised Catholic)Present line of work:
Information TechnologyWhat are you hobbies?
Tabletop gaming, drawing, learning Spanish, Video gaming, Cooking, Crafting/MendingHow do you like to spend your weekends?
Discord calls with friends, game nights, or relaxing at home with wife and kitty.Anything else you'd like to share?
I am a Transgender American, and I also consider myself a member of the Furry community.
megan escalona
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Where were you raised (and what religion if you'd like to share)?
I was raised in a variety of places. From Miami, FL to Mexico City, Mexico, and finally in San Diego, CA.Present line of work:
Substitute teacherWhat are your hobbies?
Nature! Hiking, mushroom hunting, art and music.How do you like to spend your weekends?
Exploring the woods, kayaking, spending time with friends and family.Anything else you'd like to share?
I'm so excited for everything we will share and learn from one another in YRUU this semester!
position open
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Where were you raised (and what religion if you'd like to share)?
Present line of work:
What are your hobbies?
How do you like to spend your weekends?
Anything else you'd like to share?
RE steering team/nursery
RE Steering Team
Eleanor Hamilton
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Where were you raised (and what religion if you'd like to share)?
Camp Hill, PA; PresbyterianPresent line of work:
Retired Clinical PsychologistWhat are your hobbies?
On several Boards and in several community organizations, reading news, cookingHow do you like to spend your weekends?
Activities with family and friends
Nursery
Position open
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Present line of work:
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How do you like to spend your weekends?
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Nursery
Sean Hruby
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Where were you raised (and what religion if you'd like to share)?
Raised in Grosse Pointe, Michigan as Presbyterian.Present line of work:
I’m a retired tech writer & special ed teacher.What are your hobbies?
I paint landscapes.How do you like to spend your weekends?
Quietly! Walk in nature, read, cook something tasty, spend time with friends & family, and paint of course!
owl advisors (Grades 7-9)
vickie kilgore
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Where were you raised (and what religion if you'd like to share)?
I grew up in Fort Wayne IN, in a United Methodist family.Present line of work:
Public policy researcher in the insurance industry.What are you hobbies?
Crafts, watching live theatre.How do you like to spend your weekends?
Nature walks, crafting, visiting family.Anything else you'd like to share?
My kids, Jane and Ben Holish, grew up in this church and the UU Church of Elgin.
chung liang
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Where were you raised?
Chicago, IllinoisPresent line of work:
DePaul University InstructorWhat are you hobbies?
Cooking, biking, cartoons and science.How do you like to spend your weekends?
Pilates, hiking, adventures with my kids and spending time with my life partner.Anything else you'd like to share?
Come see me at the Chicago Bulls Basketball games as Big Ben, the inflatable Bulls Mascot!
alan schwing
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Where were you raised?
OhioPresent line of work:
EngineeringWhat are your hobbies?
Home improvement and tabletop gamesHow do you like to spend your weekends?
With family
linda steinberg
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Where were you raised (and what religion if you'd like to share)?
Champaign, IL raised curious :-)Present line of work:
Aurora University Department Chair for the Healthcare Administration program and 20 years in Public Health.What are you hobbies?
Painting, reading, and exercising.How do you like to spend your weekends?
Hanging out with family and friends or reading a good true crime book.
owl advisors (Grades K-5)
jason sapet
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Where were you raised?
Present line of work:
What are you hobbies?
How do you like to spend your weekends?
Anything else you'd like to share?
jai berg
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Where were you raised (and what religion)?
Indiana...no religionPresent line of work:
ChildcareWhat are you hobbies?
Tons...from kayaking to decorating to spiritual pursuits.How do you like to spend your weekends?
With family.Anything else you'd like to share?
Love this program!
rin erickson
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Where were you raised?
St. Charles, ILPresent line of work:
TeacherWhat are you hobbies?
Time with family, plants, swimming, art, and travel.How do you like to spend your weekends?
With my family.
habitat for humanity advisors
karen Laukaitis
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Where were you raised?
Woodridge Illinois, CatholicPresent line of work:
TeacherWhat are you hobbies?
Reading, running, volunteering.How do you like to spend your weekends?
Reading, running, volunteering.
alan schwing
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Where were you raised?
OhioPresent line of work:
EngineeringWhat are your hobbies?
Home improvement and tabletop gamesHow do you like to spend your weekends?
With family
chung liang
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Where were you raised?
Chicago, IllinoisPresent line of work:
DePaul University InstructorWhat are you hobbies?
Cooking, biking, cartoons and science.How do you like to spend your weekends?
Pilates, hiking, adventures with my kids and spending time with my life partner.Anything else you'd like to share?
Come see me at the Chicago Bulls Basketball games as Big Ben, the inflatable Bulls Mascot!
linda steinberg
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Where were you raised (and what religion if you'd like to share)?
Champaign, IL raised curious :-)Present line of work:
Aurora University Department Chair for the Healthcare Administration program and 20 years in Public Health.What are you hobbies?
Painting, reading, and exercising.How do you like to spend your weekends?
Hanging out with family and friends or reading a good true crime book.
laz escalona
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Where were you raised?
I was born in Cuba and immigrated to USA at the age of 6. I lived in Miami, FL until I served in the military for 16 years. I worked for a CPA firm for 8 years and Motorola for 26 years. I'm now retired.Present line of work:
Retired from executive position in major corporationWhat are you hobbies?
Motorcycle riding and exploring natureHow do you like to spend your weekends?
Motorcycle riding and exploring natureAnything else you'd like to share?
I enjoy making and fixing things automotive and building
