Attea Middle School

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Mrs. Andrews

Jigsaw Science

(847) 657-2078

pandrews@glenview34.org

About Me

Mrs. Andrews has been teaching science in District 34 for 15 years and is thrilled to be a part of the Jigsaw Team. Outside of school, Mrs. Andrews spends time with her husband and two children. When family is not keeping her too busy, Mrs. Andrews loves to read, travel, and be active in sports and outside activities. She can also be found working in her yard and garden or volunteering at her church.

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Mrs. Andrews is available Tuesdays after school or other days and times by appointment.

Mr. Dzianott

Language Arts Teacher

(847) 657-2058

mdzianott@glenview34.org

About Me

Mr. Dzianott is passionate about teaching reading and writing. He is happy to work with any student that wants to attempt to get writing published, particularly in the annual Attea literary anthology, AIRBORNE. He enjoys discussing books and literature and would be more than happy to recommend books for anyone who is not sure what they will read next.

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Most mornings after 7:30 am.

Mr. Fischer

Writing Teacher

847-657-2013

jfischer@glenview34.org

About Me

Mr. Fischer teaches writing on the Jigsaw Team. He came to Attea as one of the founding teachers in 2003, after working as an outdoor adventure educator and photojournalist. He is an avid reader, especially true stories of survival and heroism. After school he spends time with his two kids and wife, kayaking, trail running, camping, and practicing tae kwon do.

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After school Mondays and most other days by appointment. Just ask! :)

Mrs. Harvey

Language Arts Reading Teacher

(847) 657-2060

kharvey@glenview34.org

About Me

Mrs. Harvey has been teaching Language Arts at Attea for ten years. She believes that students who "don't like to read" likely need help finding a book that is right for them. Like Goldilocks, Mrs. Harvey recognizes this can be challenging, but she looks forward to helping her students find their "just right" book. In addition to her own independent reading, Mrs. Harvey enjoys traveling with her husband and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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Tuesday mornings from 7:30-8:15 or by appointment.

Mr. Holcomb

Social Studies teacher

847-657-2072

mholcomb@glenview34.org

About Me

Mr. Holcomb has taught in District 34 for over 20 years and has taught at Attea since it opened. He lives in Chicago with his wife and three children. In his free time, he enjoys watching his children participate in their many activities, and going back home to the family farm in Kansas.

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Mondays from 3:00-4:05 or by appointment

Ms. Kroeze

6th-8th Grade Math Teacher

(847)-657-2054

kkroeze@glenview34.org

About Me

This is Ms. Kroeze's third year in District 34, first year at Attea. She taught 6th Grade Math at Springman before this. She graduated Wheaton College with an Education and Math Degree. In addition, she has a Master's Degree in Social Work. Ms. Kroeze enjoys traveling overseas and exploring different cultures. Looking forward to a great school year!

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Monday - Friday
7:15am - 3:30pm

Mrs. O'Connor

8th Grade School Social Worker

(847) 486-7705

eoconnor@glenview34.org

About Me

I'm excited to be working with the 8th grade this year! I have looped with these students since 6th grade and it's so fun to see how they have grown. This is my 16th year in District #34 and I have worked as a social worker at both Henking School and Attea Middle School. My free time is spent going on adventures and doing crafts with my 5 year old twins, baking, working out, and also planning our big trip to Disney World over spring break.

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Please call or email me to set up an appointment.

Mr. Rottman

7th Grade U.S. History and 8th Grade World Geography

847 657-2063

frottman@glenview34.org

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In the mornings and by appointment.

Mrs. Sandiford

7th Grade Jigsaw Math Teacher

(847) 657-2062

msandiford@glenview34.org

About Me

This is Mrs. Sandiford's 4th year at Attea but she has been teaching for the past 14 years. She loves teaching math. Her favorite thing to teach is Algebra. When she's not teaching you can find her cooking, collecting sneakers, watching sports or traveling.

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I am available almost every morning before school and after school. I encourage students to talk to me about scheduling time to come in when they need help.

Mrs. Takata

Student Services Teacher - Jigsaw Team

847 657-2079

btakata@glenview34.org

About Me

Mrs. Takata is an 8th grade Student Services teacher. She teaches small group reading and writing. In her spare time, Mrs. Takata enjoys knitting and gardening, and love winter and snow. When she's not at Attea, she spends time with her husband and likes to keep tabs on her son, Matthew, who is in graduate school in New York.

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Mrs. Takata is available every Thursday morning before school at 7:30 a.m. If you need to meet with me another time, please see me for an appointment.

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Physical Education

Mr. Ehresman

aehresman@glenview34.org

Ms Jasonowicz

tjasonowicz@glenview34.org

Ms. Lord

Physical education teacher

klord@glenview34.org

Mr. Stolar

PE Teacher

jstolar@glenview34.org

Mr. Zellmann

szellmann@glenview34.org

Fine Arts

Mr. Gardner

Orchestra Teacher

jgardner@glenview34.org

Mrs. Harwell

Visual Art Teacher

sharwell@glenview34.org

About Me

Mrs. Harwell is looking forward to another great year teaching art. This is her fifth year at Attea but has also worked at Hoffman, Henking, and Glen Grove. She attended Illinois State University for her Bachelors degree in Art Education and completed her Masters at Concordia University. Mrs. Harwell also works with art club every Wednesday after school from 3:00-4:05 from October-May.

Mrs. Reatherford

Band Director

areatherford@glenview34.org

About Me

Mrs. Reatherford loves to make music and is eager to begin her 23rd year as a middle school band director! Before directing the Attea Flyer Bands, she taught in Michigan, Wisconsin, and at Pleasant Ridge and Springman. Mrs. Reatherford earned a BME from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and a MME from Northwestern University. She is a National Board Certified Teacher (EAYA Music-Band) and currently serves on the Illinois Grade School Music Association Board as a District Chairperson.

Mrs. Shellard

Drama Teacher and Director of Musical

dshellard@glenview34.org

About Me

Mrs. Shellard loves teaching at Attea and encouraging thespians!

Ms. Stanton

General Music and Choir

mstanton@glenview34.org

About Me

Ms. Stanton loves working with all of the wonderful students at Attea. Ms. Stanton received her BME from University of Illinois and is working on her Masters in Educational Leadership. She loves exploring and creating music with the general music students and directing The Flyer Choir, Chorale and Bella Voce.

General Music

Mr. Gardner

Orchestra Teacher

jgardner@glenview34.org

Band/Orchestra/Chorus

Mr. Gardner

Orchestra Teacher

jgardner@glenview34.org

Mrs. Reatherford

Band Director

areatherford@glenview34.org

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Global Language

Señorita Gasick

Spanish Teacher

sgasick@glenview34.org

About Me

¡Hola! Me llamo Señorita Gasick. I am Señorita Gasick and I am one of the new Spanish teachers at Attea this year. I have previously taught Spanish at the high school and middle school level. I currently live in Chicago with my fiancé. I love to travel to Spanish speaking countries and learn about new cultures and ways of life. I hope to have a great year in Spanish class with your student!

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Before or after school.

Mademoiselle Noonan

French Teacher

847-657-2058

anoonan@glenview34.org

About Me

Bonjour! I began teaching French at Attea when it opened in 2003. I have loved the French language and culture since I began studying it when I was in middle school. I earned my BA in French along with my education certificate from Gettysbug College. Before Attea, I taught both second and first grade in the Chicago area. My first teaching experience was in Washington, DC where I started a French program at the elementary school level. I taught French to grades 2-6 for four years. During this time I was honored as a Fulbright scholar. I left Washington, DC to live and work in France for a year before returning to my midwest roots. I earned my Masters in teaching Language Arts from Northeastern Illinois University in the 1990’s. When I am not teaching I enjoy spending time with my family, especially my son Max, whom I adopted from Vietnam in 2008.

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3:00-4:00 Monday-Friday

Señorita Perona

¡Maestra de español!

847-657-2059

mperonaalbrecht@glenview34.org

About Me

I joined the Attea Global Language team in 2012 and currently teach full-time Spanish for 6th, 7th and 8th grades. I attended St. Catherine Labouré and Glenbrook South High School. I have studied Spanish since high school and have a deep love & appreciation for all languages and cultures. I graduated with a BA in Spanish at UIC and later completed my M.Ed. in Secondary Education (Teaching Modern Languages) at DePaul University. I taught for several years at the Frances Xavier Warde School, a progressive school located in Chicago’s downtown cathedral district. There, I started a Spanish program for the middle school grades 6-8. I have studied abroad in Guadalajara and Oaxaca, México. In addition, I also studied Italian and Portuguese and have a background in bilingual education. Outside of school, I keep busy with my family. My husband is a Glenview firefighter/paramedic and we have three beautiful children. I have tons of fun with my family and we love to read, dance, play, and shop together all the time!

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Monday-Friday before or after school

Señora Rasof

ELL/Spanish

(847) 657-2065

erasof@glenview34.org

About Me

Hola! I have been teaching Spanish here at Attea since we opened in 2003. I have taught Spanish for many years, and I also teach the English Language Learners here at Attea as well. I attended the University of Illinois (Chicago) as well as getting my Master's from Northeastern Illinois and a second Master's from National Louis University. In my free time, I love walking with my dog Sammie, and being with my family. I have 3 boys, Joshua, Jordan ,and Jacob. They keep me pretty busy!

Please feel free to email or call with any questions or concerns you may have throughout the year. I am looking forward to a wonderful 2015-2016 school year with my students!

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I am available for help after school and during x-block. Please feel free to email or call with any questions or concerns you may have throughout the year.

Señor Rodríguez

Spanish Teacher

847-657-6057

orodriguez@glenview34.org

About Me

Although his first language is Spanish, Mr. Rodriguez was actually born in Chicago shortly after his parents left their homeland of Cuba. He grew up learning his Spanish traditions along with his new American ones as well. Still living in Chicago he formed a successful career in banking before he answered the calling to pursue a career in teaching. Now in his eighth year at Attea, he feels it is a wonderful place to work because of all the creative and motivated students. Mr. Rodriguez has a Master’s Degree in the Art of Teaching, a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, and a minor in Spanish. He lives in Park Ridge with his wife and two daughters.

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By appointment.