Faculty Focus: January 2020

LT: First, I graduated from Fenwick in 1997 (and I’m happy so happy to be back!). From there, I received my bachelor's degree in English and Secondary Education from Benedictine University and my master’s degree in Liberal Studies from Concordia University. 

LT: I began my career teaching high school at Hinsdale Central; however, after a few years I decided to stay home and raise my kids. I then spent four years teaching part time at both Trinity Christian College and Moraine Valley Community College. While mentoring Education students, I felt the desire to return to the high school classroom and came to Fenwick. This is my third year back.

LT: Professionally (and let’s face it, for enjoyment, too!), I’m reading Weatherland: Writers and Artists Under English Skies by Alexandra Harris. 

LT: I actively play tennis a few days a week and spend much of my time watching my kids play tennis as well. It has been a sport that I only picked up as an adult and have absolutely fell in love with the game. Otherwise, I spend my time with my family, Kate ’23, Megan, future Friar ’25, and my husband, Chris. 

LT: As a student, I participated in many Blackfriars Guild productions and participated in Optimist Club speech competitions. I absolutely enjoyed my time at Fenwick and still love my friends that I made through the BFG productions.

LT: I am the assistant Girls’ Varsity Tennis coach. I have the pleasure to work with Gerard Sullivan, my former teacher. He mentors me in so many ways on and off the court. 

LT: Fenwick students are well rounded; they strive for the best in all that they do. While academics are a main pursuit, Fenwick students have character.

LT: I tend to be pretty conversational, and I hope that my students feel like they can talk in class. I want to hear what they have to say! 

LT: I’ve been lucky enough to teach British Literature throughout my career. The material piques my interest and allows me to share that love with my senior students.

LT: I feel that my greatest success comes from students who say that they don’t normally enjoy English classes but liked mine. I love seeing students making connections with the material and actually enjoy what they read. 

LT: Students today are faced with living and learning in a complicated world. There is pressure from many sources, and they have to work really hard to keep everything together.