West Elementary School Staff

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Sara Anderson e-mail Sara Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

Pat Alexander e-mail Pat Graduated from Northern Illinois University with a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education Masters Degree from Northern Illinois University in Early childhood Education Type 75 Certification in Administration Five concepts that will be introduced this year will be the following: Social and Work Readiness:  Listen, follow directions, respect others, share, be responsible for self and belongings. Reading Readiness:  Letter recognition, letter sounds, rhyming words Math readiness:  Patterns, sorting and classifying, number recognition, counting Science: 5 Senses Physical development:  Fine and large motor activities. Return to Top of Page                         Return to West's Home Page

Rebecca Blanco Bachelor's Degree in Communication, DePaul University Master's Degree in Education, DePaul University e-mail Rebbecca Return to Top of Page                         Return to West's Home Page

Nancy Bonkowski e-mail Nancy Return to Top of Page                         Return to West's Home Page

Vicki Boone  e-mail Vicki B.S. in Education, Illinois State University M.S. in Education, Northern Illinois University Five concepts that will be introduced this year will be the following: How things work together- From our own body systems to animal habitats to the solar system; How man interacts with his world- From immigrant and Native American cultures to our own community; How we use language to learn- From learning to read and write to reading and writing to learn; How mathematics is a part of our daily lives- From recognizing patterns, using time and measurement, mastering basic facts and whole number operations, to applying skills to solve problems. Return to Top of Page                         Return to West's Home Page

Melisa Bower e-mail Melisa B.S. in Education with a Preschool/Primary Concentration, Eastern Illinois University 24 hours of Graduate Credit in addition to countless Trainings and Workshops Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

Katie Busch e-mail Katie Western Illinois University, with a major in elementary education   Received middle school endorsements in math, social studies, and reading Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

Angela Cambier  e-mail Angela B.S in Elementary Education from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois Masters in Education from National Louis University-March 2005 Five topics that will be introduced will be the following:   Return to Top of Page                         Return to West's Home Page

Lisa Classon e-mail Lisa Return to Top of Page                         Return to West's Home Page

Donna Eggleson e-mail Donna Bachelors Degree from Illinois State-in Elementary Education and Special Education Masters in Education from National Louis University-March 2005 Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

Mary Ann Ellerby I received my BSW or Bachelor of Social Work -  Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI MSW - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign e-mail Mary Ann Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

Ken Goodman Bachelor of Science Degree, Music Education, University of Illinois Master of Music Degree, Wind Conducting, Louisiana State University Mr. Goodman teaches elementary band lessons at West and South Prairie, full band at all of the elementary schools, and high school band. e-mail Ken Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

Jim Heintz e-mail Jim Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education and Special Education, Bradley University Master of Education, Instructional Technology, Northern Illinois University 3rd Grade Keyboarding Technology Resource/LAN Administrator Return to Top of Page                         Return to West's Home Page

Ray Horan e-mail Ray Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Western Illinois University Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

Laurie Jacobson e-mail Laurie Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

Ed Johnson e-mail Ed Harper Junior College 1970-72 Eastern Illinois University 1972-75 Bachelors in Education Northern Illinois University 1978-80 Masters in Curriculum and Supervision Five concepts that will be introduced this year will be the following: U.S. History to 1865 Fractions Journal Writing Body Systems Completing assignments on time Return to Top of Page                         Return to West's Home Page

Andrea Loptien e-mail Andrea Return to Top of Page                         Return to West's Home Page

Ross Martin e-mail Ross B.S. from Aurora University Masters from Saint Xavier University General Curriculum Kindergarten: introduction to various media First:  further instruction/experimentation with various media Second:  creative exploration of who we are and our universe Third:  study of master artists Fourth:  art tricks focusing on elements and principles of art Fifth:  instruction, application, and expansion of concepts introduced in previous grades Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

Jennifer McCormick  e-mail Jennifer B.S. from Illinois State University Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from National Lewis University Five concepts that will be introduced this year will be the following: Reading for finding information Teamwork Love of literature Problem solving Science process skills Return to Top of Page                         Return to West's Home Page

Helen Meadowcraft e-mail Helen Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education and Special Education, Northern Illinois University. Masters of Education, Aurora University. Studied at the University of London, London, England Five topics that will be introduced this year will be the following: U.S. Geography Multiplication & Division Reading Improvement Matter Rainforest Return to Top of Page                         Return to West's Home Page

Julieane Rosing e-mail Julie BA in Elementary Education, University of Iowa BFA in Dance, University of Iowa Return to Top of Page                         Return to West's Home Page

Barb Schlawin e-mail Barb B.A. from DePauw University; M.S. from N.I.U. Five concepts that will be introduced this year will be the following: reading writing adding and subtracting seasons animals Return to Top of Page                         Return to West's Home Page

Amy Tonaki Bachelor of Arts from Augustana College e-mail Amy Return to Top of Page                         Return to West's Home Page

Ken Tonaki e-mail Ken Return to Top of Page                         Return to West's Home Page

Linda Totman e-mail Linda Graduated from NIU Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from National Lewis University Taught 1st grade(4 years), 2nd grade (1 year), Been in Kindergarten since 1983 - all at West Five concepts that will be introduced this year will be the following: Kindergarten Curriculum Areas 1. Social and Work Readiness: Listen, follow directions, respect others, share, be responsible for self and belongings. 2. Reading Readiness: Letter recognition, letter sounds, rhyming words 3. Math Readiness: Patterns, sorting and classifying, number recognition, counting 4. Science: 5 Senses 5. Physical development: Fine and large motor activities Return to Top of Page                         Return to West's Home Page

Jolene Ward e-mail Jolene Graduated from Ilinois State University with a B.S. in Early Childhood Education. Masters Degree at Northern Illinois University in Reading. Taught kindergarten, second grade and Title I reading. Return to Top of Page                         Return to West's Home Page

Pam Webb e-mail Pam Graduated from NIU Degrees in Elementary education and Special Education (L.D., B.D. and EMH) Huntley High School -Special Education Grades 9-12 Rochelle High School- Special Education Grades 9-12 Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from National Lewis University Sycamore Southeast Elementary- 4-5 Multiage West Elementary 5th Grade Five concepts that will be introduced this year include the following: 1. Body Systems 2. Fractions 3. US History to 1865 4. Effective use of written language and reading in everyday life. 5. Electricity Return to Top of Page                         Return to West's Home Page

Jill Wennmaker e-mail Jill B.S. in Special Education from NIU Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from National Lewis University I support students at West School with and without disabilities in various educational environments along with peers their own age. During the school year, my responsibilities include but are not limited to: Providing students with an alternative Functional-Community Based Curriculum designed on an individual basis based on a child's IEP Adapting classroom activities to ensure meaningful learning for students Teaching students various learning strategies to increase their success in school and future environments Using technology to improve learning and independence for students Assess a student's strengths and weaknesses and implement appropriate changes or remediation activities Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

Gail Weskerna e-mail Gail B.S. and M.A. from Western Illinois University Additional coursework from Illinois State University and Northern Illinois University My goal each year is to help to improve communication skills of all the students at West School. Communication lessons focus on "What good communicators do" (Use eye contact, listen well, wait for their turn to talk, are aware of body language and other non-verbal forms of communication). The students who are receiving Speech and Language services may also work on the following skills: Speech (articulation)- Pronouncing words correctly Receptive Language - Understanding spoken and/or written language Expressive Language - Using correct 'grammar' to form clear and complete sentences Social Language- Using appropriate language to communicate with others Alternative Forms of Communication-Some students may require supplemental or other forms of communication to help them communicate (sign language, picture systems, or assistive devices) Fluency (stuttering) or Voice (pitch, hoarseness) Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

Stacie Williar e-mail Stacie Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from NIU Working towards my Master's degree in Early Childhood also at NIU Five concepts that will be introduced this year will be the following: Kindergarten Curriculum Areas 1. Social and Work Readiness: Listen, follow directions, respect others, share, be responsible for self and belongings. 2. Reading Readiness: Letter recognition, letter sounds, rhyming words 3. Math Readiness: Patterns, sorting and classifying, number recognition, counting 4. Science: 5 Senses 5. Physical development: Fine and large motor activities Return to Top of Page                         Return to West's Home Page

Jan Bolander e-mail Jan Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

Nancy Copple e-mail Nancy Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

Terrie Crawford e-mail Terrie Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

Barb Fewell e-mail Barb Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

Dawn Graves e-mail Dawn Passed the Para-professional exam in 2004 Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

Jodi Holtz e-mail Jodi Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

Kathy Horan e-mail Kathy Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

Yvonne Johnson e-mail Yvonne B.S. and M.S. Northern IL. University Post Graduate work at Penn State University, Rutgers University, Rockford College, NIU, National College of Education, Oklahoma State University, Illinois State University, Aurora University Return to Top of Page                         Return to West's Home Page

Trish Nihan e-mail Trish A.S. from Kishwaukee College Other college course work towards a B.S. Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

Velma Nix e-mail Velma Passed the Para-professional exam in 2004 Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

Ginny Rasmussen e-mail Ginny 1975 graduate of N.I.U. B.A. in Speech Communications Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

Pam Schramer e-mail Pam Passed the Para-professional exam in 2004 Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

Ellyshia Snook e-mail Ellyshia Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

Tony Young e-mail Tony Return to Top of Page                                                      Return to West's Home Page

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