Q: What department do you work in, and what are your job responsibilities? 

A: Physical education. This semester, I teach 3 P.E. 2 classes and 2 studio fitness classes, which is basically P.E. 3/4. My responsibilities in my job include, obviously, teaching students, specifically on fitness and how to stay physically healthy.  

Q: Where are you from? What is your educational background? 

A: I grew up originally in Schaumburg. When I was still in high school, I attended Empire Beauty school and I’ve had my beauty license for about 10 years now. Then, I got an associate’s degree from Harper College before moving on to NYU, where I got my undergrad in physical education.

Q: What was your previous job prior to coming to central? 

A: My previous job was as a makeup and hair stylist, and I also worked for a short time at both Washington and Jefferson Junior High, making this my third year teaching.

Q: What are your hobbies or interests outside of work?

Tennis, I play in a soccer league, pickleball, spikeball… Anything to be active.