Lisset Larios - Kindergarten Teacher - 2020 - Michoacán, Mexico - llarios4@cps.edu

Federico Garcia Lorca Elementary School
Carl Schurz High School
Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago - Associate's Degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Loyola University Chicago - Bachelor of Science in Psychology
National Louis University - Master of Arts in Teaching- Early Childhood Education

I was part of the CPS Teacher Residency Program. I completed my residency year in a general Kindergarten classroom at Peterson Elementary, and I loved my mentor, the students, and the community that is Peterson.

My favorite thing about Peterson is the sense of community! Since day one, I have seen how supportive and caring everyone, staff and students, are of one another- making working at Peterson such a joy!

I love spending time with my family- my mom, two younger sisters, my partner, and 2 cats.

Marissa Herrera - Kindergarten Diverse Learner Teacher - 2020 - Bloomington, IL - mherrera99@cps.edu

Glenn Elementary School
Kingsley Junior High School
Illinois State University

Throughout college, I always knew that I wanted to move to Chicago to start my teaching career. Once I began my search for the right school, I discovered Peterson, and fell in love with the community and all that this school has to offer.

My favorite thing about Peterson is the diversity of the students, how welcoming both the students and staff have been, and the amazing group of teachers that I have the pleasure of working with.

Outside of Peterson I love to spend time with my friends and family, and try out new restaurants in the city!

Jennifer MacFarland - Kindergarten Teacher - 2002 - Chicago, IL - jacommon@cps.edu

"I love being at a school with so much diversity. At Peterson we embrace each others ethnic, cultural, and academic differences."

Daniel Boone Elementary School
Mather High School
Knox College in Galesburg, IL

I was a kindergarten teacher at an elementary school in Sycamore Illinois.  My husband and I missed the diversity of the city so we moved back to Chicago.

I love to read and I enjoy going to baseball games with my family.

Reem Habeeb - Kindergarten Teacher - 2024 - Chicago, IL - rhabeeb1@cps.edu

Washington Elementary
Gemini Middle School
Maine East High School
Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelors in Elementary Education with an endorsement in ESL
Concordia Chicago University - Curriculum and Instruction

I taught 4th grade at CPS school on the west side for almost two years and I wanted a change. I am super excited to start teaching and working with my first graders.

My favorite thing about Peterson is how supportive the staff is. I feel very welcomed and respected. I also love the diversity at Peterson!

My favorite thing to do outside work is yoga, shop and hang out with my three sisters.

MaryKate Sullivan - Kindergarten Teacher - 2024 - mksullivan2@cps.edu

Isabelle Yousif - Kindergarten Classroom Assistant - 2009 - Lebanon - iyyousif@cps.edu

University in Lebanon

I was volunteering at Peterson while all my three daughters attended and graduated from Peterson.

"My favorite thing about Peterson is that everyone works together as a team."

Outside of Peterson, I enjoy being with my family and all my friends.