Tioga School Principal
@mrkerstentioga

PH: 630-766-2602 ext. 4776
FX: 630-766-4114
Email: jkersten@bsd2.org

Passion

Student learning is maximized when students feel safe, engaged with their teachers/peers, and see how their learning applies to the real world. The teaching staff at Tioga is incredibly talented and dedicated to supporting students and the Bensenville community. The teachers work tirelessly to implement a relevant and rigorous curriculum that supports the social, emotional, and academic development of their students. As a school leader, I am committed to supporting the students as they develop their social-emotional competencies and ignite their passion to learn. It is through our collective efforts that we can promote equity in opportunity, provide service beyond self, and create powerful memories for students around learning.

Education

• Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, MA
  Eastern Kentucky University
  
  
• History, BA
  Michigan State University

Experience

• Tioga School
  Principal
  
  
• Blackhawk Middle School
  Assistant Principal
  
  
• Fremont Middle School
  Assistant Principal
  
  
• Western Hills High School
  Social Studies Teacher

Tioga School Assistant Principal
@AmberSoikeEDU

PH: 630-766-2602 ext. 4775
FX: 630-766-4114
Email: asoike@bsd2.org

Passion

As an educator and leader, I value building strong relationships with students, staff, and families to serve as the foundation for a team approach to education. In the classroom, I value a student-centered approach to learning in order to maximize each child's full potential. I firmly believe that ALL children can learn when provided with the appropriate supports and tools. To build a strong culture of learning, I strive to create a school environment that is welcoming, safe, responsive, engaging, and equitable for all. Embracing multiculturalism and celebrative the diversity of our Tioga community is very important to me as I learn about and celebrate the unique backgrounds of our students. I believe Tioga can provide the best educational opportunities for each child when the school, families, and community work together with a common purpose. I look forward to collaborating with the entire Tioga community to provide a high quality and rigorous education for each student that supports their growth and development socially, emotionally, behaviorally, and academically as they become lifelong learners.

Education

• Master of Arts in Educational Leadership
  Northeastern Illinois University

• Master of Arts in Urban Education
  National-Louis University

• Bachelor of arts in Elementary Education
  Augustana College

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
  Augustana College

Experience

• Tioga School
  Assistant-Principal
  

• East Maine School District 63
  General Education Teacher, 2nd and 6th Grades

• Chicago Public Schools
  General Education Teacher, 2nd and 3rd Grades

• Riverdale C.U.S.D. 100
  General Education Teacher, 5th Grade

BSD2 Pre-Kindergarten Coordinator

PHOTO COMING SOON!

PH: 630-766-2602 ext. 4177
FX: 630-766-4114 
Email: jlevin@bsd2.org 

Passion

I am very excited to join Tioga as the PreK/ Student Services Coordinator. As a school leader, I am committed to working closely with our staff to support students’ academic success and social emotional well- being. I believe that building trusting and strong relationships with students will foster a positive learning environment. I value a respectful and collaborative environment with the top priority of meeting the needs of our students in all areas of development. I look forward to working with the students and families at Tioga. Let’s make it a great year!

Education

• Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership
  Concordia University Chicago
  
  
• Masters in Social Work
  Loyola University Chicago
  
• Bachelors of Science in Media Studies
  University of Illinois

Experience

• Hynes Elementary School
  Social Worker
• Green Bay Early Childhood Center
  Social Worker
  
  
• Chicago Public Schools
  Social Worker