Mariacarmen Mazin - 1st Grade Teacher - 2005 -  Guanajuato, Mexico - mmazin@cps.edu

Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelors Degree in Science
Columbia College - Masters Degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in Bilingual and ESL Education

Prior to Peterson, I had been teaching Bilingual Spanish and Monolingual students for many years in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.

"I love working at Peterson Elementary School. I enjoy working with students of diverse cultural backgrounds and I am committed to ensure that all my English Language Learners and Monolingual students have a positive academic experience where they will gain the necessary tools and be prepared to excel academically. "

I enjoy spending quality time with my husband and our four children.

Jasmine Young - 1st Grade Teacher - 2017 - Philippines - jyoung73@cps.edu

Haugen Elementary
Lane Tech High School
Hawaii Pacific University
Northeastern Illinois University
Kendall College

I wanted to spend more time with my kids (who are currently students at Peterson). I loved the school for them, so it was an easy choice to want to work here too!

"I love the welcoming nature and the support that comes from all teachers and staff. I don't feel intimidated asking questions or for help, because I know there will be someone who can help me!"

I love reading books, spending time with my family and friends, teaching cooking classes to kids, and snowboarding!

Wendy Chung - 1st Grade Teacher - wschung@cps.edu

National-Louis University - Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education
National-Louis University - Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in ESL

"My favorite thing about being a teacher is witnessing the growth within each child during school year."