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!
christine herring
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Where were you raised (and what religion if you'd like to share)?
I was raised in Aurora. I went to a Catholic Church until I was about 9.Present line of work:
I am an elementary teacher assistant for East Aurora School District.What are you hobbies?
I love reading and going to the gym.How do you like to spend your weekends?
Reading, resting, and relaxing.Anything else you'd like to share?
I found UUSG 5 years ago after believing for most of my life that I’d never want to go to church. I couldn’t be happier to find a spiritual home that aligns with my beliefs!
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!
katelyn schwing
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Where were you raised?
DeKalb, ILPresent line of work:
SAHMWhat are you hobbies?
Running, quilting, outside activitiesHow do you like to spend your weekends?
Our weekends are usually a mix of family time and house/yard/life projects to get us ready for the upcoming week.
Grades 3-5
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.
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.
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
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.
larry becker
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Where were you raised?
New York; then Oswego, IL as Unitarian Universalist.Present line of work:
Math TutorWhat are your hobbies?
Being outdoors, video gamesHow do you like to spend your weekends?
RelaxingAnything else you'd like to share?
I was in the RE program at this church when I was a kid/teenager.
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
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!
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!
barbara ovesen
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Where were you raised (and what religion if you'd like to share)?
Carpentersville, Illinois - I was raised Lutheran by parents who were original members and always very active members of the church.Present line of work:
Clinical Social Worker/TherapistWhat are your hobbies?
Hiking, reading, singing, taking in the artsHow do you like to spend your weekends?
I love hiking, picnicking, enjoying cultural stuff, and doing things with friends and family.Anything else you'd like to share?
I have a theory that every single town has something extraordinarily interesting to see or learn about.
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.
RE steering team/nursery
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
terry shouba
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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!
Sean Hruby
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Where were you raised (and what religion if you'd like to share)?
Wheaton, Illinois. Non-religious growing up.Present line of work:
Painting contractorWhat are you hobbies?
Fishing, cooking and my daughter’s coaching soccer team.How do you like to spend your weekends?
Fishing or something outdoors. Making good food and hanging out with family.
