Undergrad: Miami University, B.S. English Language Arts Education

Masters: University of St. Francis, M.S. Teaching and Learning

Why did you choose to work at Sullivan?
I chose to work and teach at Sullivan because I believe in our mission, I love working with Sullivan's students, and I live in the community and value neighborhood schools.

Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
I think the relationship between students and teachers is incredibly important because you aren't going to learn from somebody you don't care about and respect. In the same way, a teacher is not going to want to teach students that they don't care about and respect.

What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
Potential

Undergrad: Loyola University Chicago

Why did you choose to work at Sullivan?
I chose to work at Sullivan because after student teaching here during the 2016/2017 school year I realized that Sullivan was a great fit for me as a teacher because its students are dynamic, diverse, and engaging.

Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
The student-teacher relationship is critical because students learn best from people they feel connected to, respect, and like.

What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
Resilience

Undergrad: National Louis University, Major: Behavior Science, Minor: Sociology

Why did you choose to work at Sullivan?
My passion is working with students and watching them become productive members of our society. Sullivan High School has given me the opportunity to work at a High School that has the most diverse group of amazing students in CPS. Working at Sullivan has given me a cultural education and insight of our global world.

Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
Our students come for all over the world so the relationship with student-teachers and staff is very unique since the need our students are different our student/teacher/staff relationships are very transparent since communication is the key to successful assist our students.

What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
Dedication

Undergrad: Northeastern Illinois

Masters: Olivet Nazareen

Why did you choose to teach at Sullivan?
Diverse student body.

Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
Building strong relationships fosters a collaborative learning environment.

What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
Kindness

Undergrad: University of Toronto, History with minor in Economics

Masters: DePaul University, M.Ed. in Secondary Education

Why did you choose to teach at Sullivan?
Sullivan is nicest high school on the North Side.

Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
Without a positive relationship we'd slide into an endless struggle over poor behavior rather than learning.

What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
Respect

Undergrad: Saint Xavier University, Social Science and Secondary Education

Masters: Lewis University, Learning Behavior Specialist

Why did you choose to work at Sullivan?
I was drawn to the idea of teaching at such a diverse school. A family friend currently worked at Sullivan and shared so many amazing stories! As soon as I came to visit I knew I wanted to be a part of it.

Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
Positive relationships are the most important thing in a school. It helps students feel supported and valued which is the basis of success.

What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
Growth

Undergrad: Carthage College, B.A. in Biology and a Minor in French

Masters: Northern Illinois University, M.A. in Anthropology

Why did you choose to teach at Sullivan?
I chose to teach at Sullivan because the school had an unexplainable energy. After getting to know the close-knit community of faculty, students, and staff, I now know that that energy is love. I am so proud to be a part of the Sullivan Family!

Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
Student-Teacher relationships are the most important layer of teaching. They not only make learning more personal, but also make school fun! I enjoy learning more about my students!

What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
Love

Undergrad: Columbia College - Chicago, Creative Writing & Musical Theater; Northeastern Illinois University, English, Secondary Ed, TESL

Masters: Northeastern Illinois University, Linguistics

Why did you choose to work at Sullivan?
This school knows their students and is working toward teaching and learning for their students' needs. Their methods are proven to be effective and may be the pilot program for English Language Learners in the CPS network. Education in Chicago has many obstacles--I'm very happy to be a part of a real solution.

Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
The student-teacher relationship is so important because people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. If students don't first trust the adults leading their education, they won't engage and won't learn. The relationships with our students are the catalyst to their becoming lifelong learners.

What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
Kids

Undergrad: University of Wisconsin - Madison

Why did you choose to teach at Sullivan?
It chose me.

Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
To strengthen growth of character.

What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
Power

Undergrad: Chicago State University

Why did you choose to work at Sullivan?
Great work environment, something new and different for me.

Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
That's the way you bond with each other so a student can trust you to teach and guide them to the right path.

What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
Perseverance

Undergrad: BA Interdisciplinary Studies, Music

Why did you choose to work at Sullivan?
Sullivan’s sense of family and its connection to its community brought me to Sullivan.

Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
It is through that relationship that a partnership forms to bring the students to their highest possible potential in the time that they are at our school.

What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
Crèatif

Undergrad: Northeastern Illinois University, Marketing

Masters: Northeastern Illinois University, Special Ed.; Northeastern Illinois University, Ed. Leadership

Why did you choose to teach at Sullivan?
I did my student teaching here and the Principal hired me upon graduation

Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
I believe the Student-Teacher relationship is important because both, students and teachers, share in a reciprocal exchange of academic and personal growth.

What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
Motivation!

Undergrad: DePaul, Mathematics Education

Why did you choose to work at Sullivan?
I chose to be at Sullivan because of the diverse student body and the opportunity to work with students that are interested in improving themselves; I continue to enjoy working here especially because of our great department.

Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
Teachers are able to help students understand how all of the different aspects of high school - academics, extracurricular activities, preparing for college/career - mesh together in preparing them for their future.

What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
Effort

Undergrad: Northeastern IL University, Physical Ed & Health Minor; Chicago State University, Drivers Ed

Why did you choose to work at Sullivan?
I wanted to work with a good group of people, because I know great things will happen. I knew some of the staff members, and they had told me how school was at Sullivan, and I liked what they had to say. When the job was posted I immediately applied.

Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
Fostering good relationships is a priority, we have to show our students that we care, once they really see that we really care, learning becomes more fun and engaging for our students.

What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
Passion

Undergrad: Northeastern

Masters: Concordia

Why did you choose to work at Sullivan?
I did my student teaching here and I really like the atmosphere of the school.

Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
Everyone needs to feel as though they belong to something. I feel teachers can help students find their place.

What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
Endurance

Undergrad: Loyola University of Chicago, Psychology with minors in Music & Catholic Studies

Masters: Loyola University of Chicago, Social Work MSW

Why did you choose to teach at Sullivan?
I did my second level internship at Sullivan with Mr. Torres as my supervisor and I loved it. There is something special about Sullivan. It's a place where the educators are able to identify student strengths, build grit, and engage students on an individual and personal level.

Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
As the resource coordinator and ESL social worker, I see access to resources as an essential right of any student. After school activities and access to the things you need to be a successful student are essential for students to get the most out of their high school experience.

What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
They

Undergrad: Monmouth College, Music Education

Why did you choose to work at Sullivan?
I student taught in CPS and fell in love with it. Sullivan offered the perfect opportunity for me.

Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
I believe that it promotes communication and improves performance for the student.

What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
Passion

Undergrad: Loyola University Chicago, BA in English with Creative Writing; BSEd in Secondary Education with ESL/Bilingual

Masters: Concordia University Chicago, MA in Differentiated Instruction

Why did you choose to work at Sullivan?
I was fresh out of college and ready to go set the world on fire (as per Saint Ignatius!)

Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
We learn best from other people, so establishing close relationships with students allows for them to learn from us and to trust us as we collaborate during the learning process.

What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
EQUITY

Undergrad: University of Minnesota

Masters: University of Leeds

Why did you choose to work at Sullivan?
We achieve so much at Sullivan, which I attribute it to the creativity, devotion, and love which every staff member brings here daily.

Undergrad: DePaul University

Why did you choose to work at Sullivan?
I choose to work at Sullivan because of the diversity of the student body. Watching students find their creative voice is always something I am grateful to be a part of everyday.

Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
The Student-Teacher relationship is so important because the most basic human need is to know that someone cares about you. When students know that teachers genuinely care about them and about their education the learning environment becomes a place of self development.

What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
God's Grace

Undergrad: Loyola University, History and Spanish

Masters: University of Illinois at Chicago-Anthropology and Museum Studies

Why did you choose to teach at Sullivan?
I enjoy teaching and building relationships with our EL population. I am a EL myself so supporting their needs is my life's work.

Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
A teacher can be more effective in teaching academic subjects while supporting students emotional and learning needs.

What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
Hope

Undergrad: The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, BFA

Masters: Columbia College Chicago, MAT Art Education

Why did you choose to work at Sullivan?
I work at Sullivan because I value neighborhood schools and believe that strong art's programing is essential to young people's education. Sullivan has a robust art's program and an administration that values art education. It has also been a dream of mine to create a recording school in a school and I was able to do that at Sullivan. I am excited to put professional film-making and audio equipment in the hands of young people to empower them to share their narratives.

Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
Relationship is the basis for everything in my classroom. I work to provide a space where young people feel safe to experiment and fail and try again. I want my students to be curious and excited about learning. Without relationship building that wouldn't be possible.

What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
Community

Undergrad: UIUC, Mathematics with a minor in Psychology

Masters: Northeastern Illinois University, Applied Math

Why did you choose to teach at Sullivan?
Small school with great faculty. I feel like it's home away from home.

Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
Students are more responsive when you have a relationship.

What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
Persistence

Undergrad: Carthage College

Masters: American College of Education

Why did you choose to teach at Sullivan?
Great kids and staff.

Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
A positive relationship may not lead to academic success but will form strong bonds that will encourage better performance.

What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
Fortitude