My name is Mandi Heiser and I have been teaching for 11 years. I graduated from Elmhurst College with a degree in early-childhood special education. In 2013, I received my Learning Behavior Specialist endorsement. In 2014, I completed my endorsement in English as a Second Language and in 2015 I graduated with my Masters in Curriculum and Development . As you can tell, I am a life long learner and I hope to encourage my students to develop a deep love of learning as well!
I grew up in a small town in Central Illinois but moved to Elmhurst for college. I have lived in Chicago for the last 6 years and love city living! Outside of teaching, I have plenty of hobbies. I love to garden and you may often find me in the preschool garden at Ray School! I am an aspiring beekeeper and am working on getting my own hives! I truly love teaching and my students. I am thankful for the opportunity to work with you and your child. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns!
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My name is Maggie Alvarez and I have been a teacher assistant for 7 years. I'm an enthusiastic and caring educator who believes that all children can learn and thrive. I truly love teaching and I'm very thankful for the opportunity to work with you and your child. I'm so excited to start the new school year!
I grew up in Chicago and graduated from Chicago Public Schools. My favorite thing about Chicago is downtown. Some fun facts about me are that I love camping, nature and going for walks on the beach. I also love to dance! All for the kids, Ms.Maggie