Position: English teacher (English IV and Creative Writing), Cheer coach

Hometown (High School): Hillside, Ill. (Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy)

College/University (Degree): Concordia University Chicago (English Secondary Education)

Years at Central High School: 3

Favorite thing about Central High School: The sense of community within the A wing.

Why you got into teaching: To be someone students can talk to and find comfort in.

High school activities/groups/clubs/sports: Cheerleading

Favorite subject in school: English

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Dunigan

Favorite snack: Flavored popcorn

Favorite book: To Kill A Mockingbird

Favorite activity away from school: Hang out with friends and family

Favorite sports team: Chicago Bears

Something unique: I don't have tonsils, an appendix, or a gall bladder.