Get to know the individuals that make Peterson Elementary great!
Zulema Sanchez - 7th Grade Science Teacher - 2016 - Chicago, IL - zsanchez5@cps.edu
Audubon Elementary
Lane Tech High School
Indiana Institute of Technology
Northeastern Illinois University
I started teaching as soon as I graduated and I was at the right place and right time and was able to interview at Peterson. It's all history from there!
"I love that Peterson has a good representation of the diversity in Chicago. Both staff and students are highly diverse."
I love spending time with my family and trying new cuisine throughout the wonderful city of Chicago.
Rob Reynolds - 6th and 7th Grade Math Teacher - 2002 - Hoffman Estates, IL - rlreynolds@cps.edu
"Diversity of people, variety of activities, wide range of opportunities."
Lakeview Elementary School
Helen Keller Junior High School
James B. Conant High School
Drake University - Bachelor of Arts in Economics with Minor in Mathematics
DePaul University - Masters of Curriculum and Instruction
Previously I taught middle school science at Nobel and middle school math at Drummond. Peterson had posted an opening, I had heard great things from friends & neighbors so I applied.
We enjoy visiting & experiencing places near & far as a family.
Allison Lewis - 7th Grade Diverse Learner Teacher - 2023 - Brooklyn, NY - alewis132@cps.edu
P.S. 217 Colonel David Marcus School - Elementary School
M.S. 51 William Alexander - Middle School
Urban Academy Laboratory - High School
Knox College - Bachelor or Arts
University of Illinois Chicago - Master of Special Education
I grew up in Brooklyn, NY and have always been a city girl. Before becoming a teacher, I worked in the non-profit and social work world. In 2021 I decided to go back to school to become a teacher. I am very excited to be part of this incredible community.
The community's diversity is incredible and is such a strength for the school.
I love to go on long bike rides all around the city!