MS. ARROYO - SOCIAL STUDIES/ECS
B.S.- UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO
Arroyo previously worked with UIC College Prep to help with student recruitment and enrollment. She also worked with Americorp and as a tour guide for UIC. Arroyo is a Noble Street alum and graduated in Noble’s first graduating class of 2003. She is one of the lead coaches for the UICCP Girls Softball team. Arroyo is a Chicago native and advocate for her community.
MS. BALSEWICH - ENGLISH
B.S.- UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS- CHAMPAIGN-URBANA
M.S.- UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA- LAS VEGAS
Balsewich has taught English at UIC College Prep for two years. Previously, she taught English in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is a Teach For America alum and was a Summer Program Coordinator for TFA. Balsewich was also the English department chair and the founder of a leadership club, peer tutoring program and literary magazine at her former school.
MS. BELL - COMMUNITY HEALTH
B.A.- THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
M.A.T.- THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Most recently, Bell supported and trained 38 new teachers in CPS as a Program Director for Teach For America. Previously she taught in the Baltimore City Public Schools. She is a Teach For America alum and Chicago native. Bell was also a member of her school improvement team and started annual spelling bee and step team.
MS. BERMUDEZ - OFFICE MANAGER
B.S.- VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY
Bermudez was the President of the Latino organization in Valparaiso University, Latinos In Valparaiso for Excellence (L.I.V.E.). She was part of the founding sisters of Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority Inc. She held various leadership positions throughout her four years in college which included Treasurer, Public Relations Officer, etc. Bermudez specializes in creating efficient systems to support the work of staff, students and parents. Bilingual in Spanish and English. Chicago native and Noble Street High School-2004 alum.
MS. BORLING - COMMUNITY HEALTH
B.S.- INDIANA UNIVERSITY
M.A.T.- DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
Previously, Borling was a national recruitment director for Teach For America. She taught reading, math and science at a Chicago International Charter School. Borling graduated with highest distinction while also competing in cross country and track. While competing in cross country and track, she earned Academic All-American, All Big Ten Athlete, and NCAA All American honors.
MR. CARTWRIGHT - PHYSICAL EDUCATION
B.S.- CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY- FULLERTON
Cartwright previously worked in the City of Irvine’s Parks and Recreation as a Community Service Leader for the past 7 years. Cartwright also coached high school football and basketball in Irvine, CA over the past eight years. Most recently Cartwright was the Adult Basketball Coordinator for the City of Irvine. Cartwright was also a collegiate football athlete.
MS. CLARK - LEARNING SPECIALIST/CASE MANAGER
B.S.- THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
M.A.- AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
Clark was previously a Learning Specialist and Case Manager over the past two years in Washington D.C. She taught general education math, resource math and English. Clark is a Teach For America alum. Previous career as an engineer for Motorola and a recipient of Women in Engineering award.
MS. COHN - SOCIAL WORKER, LCSW
B.A.-UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
M.A.- UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
Cohn has practiced in the field of mental health for 11 years. She has worked as a clinical social worker in school-based health clinics and as a behavioral health therapist at Erie Teen Health Center. Prior to UIC College Prep, Cohn was the social worker at the original campus of Noble Street. She co-founded a Student Health Leaders program at Northside College Prep High School and the tennis program at our school.
MR. DORCY - LATIN INSTRUCTOR
B.A.- WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY-KALAMAZOO
Dorcy taught Latin and social studies and was director of the Reach Out Spartans, a student volunteer organization for three years at the Gilbert Classical Academy in Arizona. Furthermore, he was the cross country and golf coach each year. And prior to teaching, Mr. Dorcy was a live-in-aide for a man with autism while attending WMU. He also coaches golf at UICCP.
MS. DOYLE - MATHEMATICS
B.S. - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS - CHAMPAIGN-URBANA
Doyle taught math for two years at Elgin High School. She graduated magna cum laude with a mathematics degree and a secondary education minor degree. She coached the Math Team and an Ultimate Frisbee club at her previous school.
MS. DUST - ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
B.S.- UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS- CHAMPAIGN-URBANA
Ed.M - COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Dust taught math for three years at Benito Juarez High School in Chicago and was a founding math teacher at Pritzker College Prep - A Noble Campus, where she taught for two years. She is a Teach for America alum.
MR. ELSTON - ENGLISH
B.S. - LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
M.A.T. - NATIONAL-LOUIS UNIVERSITY
Elston taught English at Gage Park High School on Chicago's South Side as a Teach For America corps member. He previously taught adults English as a Second Language in various corporate environments, and he has spent time in South Africa teaching reading, math, life skills, and P.E. to high school students with a wide range of learning disabilities
MR. FITZGERALD - MATHEMATICS
B.S.- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
M.B.A - WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE OF NU-TEACH PROGRAM - NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Fitzgerald spent nine years in finance prior to becoming a teacher. Most recently, he was a Senior Vice President at a Wall Street investment bank. Fitzgerald was a NU-Teach Fellow at Northwestern University and is currently part of UNITE's Inner-City Teaching Corps.
MR. GAY - DEAN OF DISCIPLINE/ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
B.A.- TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
M.A.- MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY
Gay taught AP U.S. History for four years at Montclair High School. While at Montclair he also led the National Honor Society as well as served as a member of the School Review. Recently, Mr. Gay has held program support roles at leading national non-profit organizations- Citizen Schools & Teach For America.
MR. GOKHALE - MATHEMATICS
B.A. - NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
M.S.T - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS - CHICAGO
Mr. Gokhale previously taught AP Calculus AB & BC, and Pre-Calculus Honors for four years at Glenbard North High School. Prior to teaching, he worked as an Actuarial Analyst for Mercer HR Consulting in San Franscisco, and Senior Operations Analyst at CNA Insurance in Chicago.
MR. GOLTERMANN - SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR
B.S. - DUKE UNIVERSITY
M.A.T. - NATIONAL-LOUIS UNIVERSITY
Goltermann majored in Biology and Chemistry, and graduated cum laude from Duke University. He spent time studying environmental issues in Costa Rica, and mentoring tutors in Durham, NC. Last year, he taught biology and chemistry here at UICCP. In the previous years, he taught science at Bogan High School in Chicago as a part of Teach For America. Goltermann coaches boys soccer at UICCP.
MS. GRANEY - STUDENT AIDE
B.A. - NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Graney graduated with a degree in psychology from Northwestern University in 2008. She spent a year in social work post-graduation, providing case management services for adults with chronic and severe mental illness on the North Side of Chicago. In addition to serving as a Student Aide at UICCP, Graney coaches softball and sponsors the Art Club.
MS. HELD - Social Studies/ECS
B.S.- MIAMI UNIVERSITY OF OHIO
Held is in her second year at UIC College Prep after teaching 8th grade social studies on a U.S. Army Base in Germany. She has also performed a year of national service as an AmeriCorps Project YES! member in the city of Chicago. She created service learning projects for the students and residents of the West Town community. Held is currently the Student Council sponsor and coaches softball at UICCP.
MR. INSALACO - MATHEMATICS
B.S.- MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Insalaco previously worked as a teacher on Chicago's south side as a memeber of Teach For America. He graduated from Michigan State with a degree in mathematics. Insalaco has worked with students with multiple abilities during his previous career working with students with special needs at SpringHill Camp.
MR. ISENBERG - SOCIAL STUDIES / ECS
B.A. & M.A. - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
M.B.A. & M.S.Ed. - NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Mr. Isenberg previously taught Honors World Studies and AP Microeconomics at Northside College Prep High School. Prior to his teaching career, he worked as a Director for European and U.S. investment banks.
MS. JAMES - STUDENT AIDE
B.A. - TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Most recently, Ms. James worked for a national non-profit education initiative which focused on the professional and personal growth of middle school students. She is a New York native and an A Better Chance Alum.
MS. JOHNSON - BIOLOGY
B.S.- LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
M.A.- NATIONAL LOUIS UNIVERSITY
Johnson studied Biology and the Psychology of Crime in Justice at Loyola University. While studying at Loyola, she was a founding member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and held various positions of leadership there. A Teach For America Alum, she has teaching experience within California and the Chicago Public School system. She volunteers as a step team coach and gospel choir director. She co-coaches cheerleading here at UICCP. She is a Chicago native and is an advocate for urban eduction. Johnson also holds an endorsement in Special Education. She has recently been accepted to DePaul University doctorate program for educational leadership.
MRS. HAZARD - DATA CONSULTANT
B.S.- VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY
M.B.A.- DUKE UNIVERSITY
Hazard recently completed her MBA and finished the Fund Fellow internship as a strategy consultant with CPS’s Office of Math and Science for the Chicago Public Education Fund. Previously she was the 2nd VP for Northern Trust as an Investment Risk consultant.
MS. KEARNS - ENGLISH
B.S.- MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
Kearns previously taught English in New Haven, CT. She is a Teach For America alum. She also was a social work intern at a Milwaukee prison, President of her Honor Society and a Big Sister. Chicago native. She has also trained new teachers in planning and classroom management in Philadelphia. Kearns coaches girls' volleyball at UICCP.
MS. MARC - MATHEMATICS
B.S. - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
M.Ed. - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
Marc has taught Geometry for the past year at UIC College Prep. Perviously she taught Interactive Mathematics Program for three years at Young Women's Leadership Charter School. She was accepted to the PhD program at University of Illinois at Chicago, and is studying curriculum in the area of mathematics. Bilingual in Polish and English.
MS. MATSUKANE - ENGLISH
B.A.- UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
Originally from California, Ms. Matsukane graduated from Notre Dame where she majored in English and minored in Irish Studies. Through the Keough Institute, she was able to study abroad in Dublin, Ireland. She previously taught at CICS Basil on Chicago's south side. There, she taught American history, civics, and English. She is a Teach for America '07 alum.
MS. MCKERNIN - HEALTH SCIENCE
B.S. - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
M.A.T - NATIONAL LOUIS UNIVERSITY
Ms. McKernin is beginning her third year teaching high school students in Chicago. She has previously taught 2 years of science at Chicago International Charter School's Longwood Campus and is extremely excited to begin her first year at UICCP. She is a Teach For America Alumni and Chicago native.
MS. MCKOON - SCHOOL COLLEGE COUNSELOR, NCC
B.A. - VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY
M.A. - UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
While receiving her Master of Arts in Educational Psychology in the School Counseling Program at the University of Connecticut, Ms. McKoon also served as a Research Assistant to the program faculty. Prior to UCONN, she was the Assistant Director of Admission at Valparaiso University, where she graduated magna cum laude. McKoon is a freelance editor/writer for Careers and Colleges magazine as well as a ten-year volunteer for Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership.
MS. MEIXNER - HEALTH SCIENCE I
B.S. & B.G.S. - UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
M.A.T. - NATIONAL LOUIS UNIVERSITY
Meixner majored in biomedical engineering and medical anthropology. Before teaching, she did research in public health and engineering and volunteer work in India and Africa. A Teacher for America alum, Meixner taught for 2 years at Harper High School in Chicago. Meixner coaches girls' basketball at UICCP.
MS. MULLEN - ENGLISH
B.A. - BATES COLLEGE
M.A.T. ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
M.A.T. ENGLISH, SIMMONS COLLEGE
Ms. Mullen recently taught middle school reading and humanities at a charter school in Boston, MA. Before that she was a member of the DC Teaching Fellows and taught 5th grade at a public school in Washington D.C.
MSgt PYLES- ROTC
B.S.- DeVRY UNIVERSITY
MSgt Pyles recently retired from the United States Marine Corps after serving 22 years on active duty. MSgt Pyles served as a Infantryman with 6 years terrorism/counter terrorism experience. MSgt Pyles has served as lead instructor for Marine Corps Security Force Training Company Chesapeake, Va and III Marine Expeditionary Forces Surveillance Reconnaissance and Intelligence Group, Special Operations Training Group Okinawa, Japan. MSgt Pyles retired honorably on July 31, 2008.
MS. ROSALES- BIOLOGY
B.S.- BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
ED.M.- PACE UNIVERSITY
Rosales recently taught science in the NYC public schools. She was also involved with school’s Leadership Team. Previously Rosales was a scientist for a sports nutrition company. She is a Teach For America alum, a Chicago native and bilingual (Spanish). Also worked on the development team for the NYC DOE middle school science curriculum.
MRS. RUTKOWSKI- LEARNING SPECIALIST/ CASE MANAGER
B.A.- BOSTON COLLEGE
M.A.- GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Rutkowski majored in English and Philosophy for her undergrad, and has a masters in Transition Special Education. She previously taught English in Washington, DC for four years at a school for exceptional learners. Before her work in education, she was a litigation legal assistant in New York City. Here at UICCP, she is moderator of the Twilight Enrichment Club and an SES tutor.
MR. SAKEN- SOCIAL STUDIES/ECS
B.A.- HARVARD UNIVERSITY
M.Ed.- UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-CHICAGO
Saken is in his second year at UIC College Prep after teaching social studies for three years in Elkhart, IN. Previously taught Spanish, World Cultures and Geography, US History, and Civics. Saken co-founded the school’s Green Team and also coaches baseball and basketball. Before teaching, he was a collegiate and professional baseball player.
MR. SANDERS- MUSIC
B.M.Ed. - VANDERCOOK COLLEGE OF MUSIC
Sanders most recently graduated summa cum laude from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago. While attending school, Sanders taught private lessons and participated in teaching marching band camps at schools across the Chicago-land area. Sanders is a Golden Apple Scholar of Illinois which afforded him the opportunity to work with "at risk" students for four years.
MR. SICAT- PRINCIPAL
B.S.- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Ed.M- HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Sicat taught math over the past 9 years in Los Angeles, Boston and Chicago. Named Teacher of the Year-Boston 2006 and founded a successful non-profit organization, Emagine, to help under resourced students to successfully prepare and enroll into college.
MS. TORRES- PHYSICAL EDUCATION
B.S.- UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
Torres is beginning her third year teaching high school students. A Teach for America alum, Torres taught Spanish in St. Louis for the past two years. She is a Chicago native and Teach for America alum. She is expecting to complete her Masters in Secondary Education from the University of Missouri by Fall 2009.
MRS. THOMAS- MATH
B.S.- ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
M.B.A.- LOYOLA UNIVERSITY
Thomas has been a college lecturer at the University of Colorado and high school teacher. She has worked in the field of eduction for over ten years. Thomas has also co-authored and edited math textbooks. Before her work in education, she was a mechanical engineer and district manager in corporate America.
MS. ULETT- MUSIC
B.A.- SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
M.M.- BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Ulett began at UICCP as founding music director in 2008. Previously, she was Director of Choirs at the American International School in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In her 25 year career as pianist, choral conductor, and music educator, she has founded programs, choruses, music festivals, concert series, and educational opportunities for performers of all ages. Ulett remains active as chamber musician and is currently working on arrangements of songs for publication. In 2009, she initiated a collaborative study between the Noble Network and the Neuroscience Laboratory at Northwestern University to observe the difference in cognitive growth over four years in teens who are involved in a curricular music program versus teens who are not.
MS. WOLCOTT - HEALTH SCIENCE
B.A. - COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS
Wolcott spent the last three years teaching chemistry at Harper High School. Originally from New Hampshire, she graduated from the College of the Holy Cross where she majored in Spanish with a Premedicine concentration. Ms Wolcott was also a collegiate lacrosse player.