Meet the Pack!
Vanessa Stutzman - Pre-K Paraeducator
What are you most excited about this school year?
-I am excited for the opportunity to work with my new teachers and working in a new style of classroom setting.
Favorite children's book?
-I am a preschool educator there is so many but I have to go with the classic Brown Bear, Brown Bear.
Do you have any pets? Tell us about them!
-No, but I love dogs and hope to own one someday!
What advice would you give students on the first day of school?
-You can be nervous and excited at the same time. We are too!
Meet the Pack
Introducing Elaine Escobar - Kindergarten Teacher
What are you most excited about this school year?
-I am most excited about getting to meet new faces this year.
Favorite children's book?
-My favorite book is R is for Rocket
Do you have any pets? Tell us about them!
-I have two fish named Milkshake and Dinosaur and a blue snail named Sonic. They were named by my kids.
What advice would you give students on the first day of school?
-My advice I would give students on their first day of school is not to worry. New things can seem uncomfortable but that is when you grow.
Meet the Pack
Introducing Katie Solan - Speech Language Pathologist
What are you most excited about this school year?
- I’m excited to work with new students and staff and to all work together to help make this school an amazing place to be!
Favorite children's book?
- Peanut Butter and Cupcake
Do you have any pets? Tell us about them!
-I have a dog named Cooper. He is a Goldendoodle who loves attention and treats.
What advice would you give students on the first day of school?
- It is okay to have mixed feelings of nervousness and excitement. Try your best to introduce yourself to someone you don’t know!
Meet the Pack
Introducing Erica Kick - 1st Grade Teacher
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Introducing Cynthia Cortinas - PE teacher
What are you most excited about this school year?
- Excited to build a new community and culture at a new school.
Favorite children's book?
- The Giving Tree
Do you have any pets? Tell us about them!
- I have 1 pet—a Pomatzhu (Pomeranian Shitzhu). Her name is Kiwi 🥝 She’s 8 and is my shadow. She’s a feisty diva. Large personality in a tiny body. Very loyal to her people.
What advice would you give students on the first day of school?
-My advice would be to get to know the custodian (Mr. Ricardo). They are the backbone of the school and an unsung hero!
🐺 Meet the Pack 🐺
Introducing Lydia Szydlowski - Health & PE Teacher
What are you most excited about this school year?
-To meet new people and have a fun year full of learning about health!!
Favorite children's book?
-Don’t let the pigeon drive the bus!
Do you have any pets?
- I don’t but I want a dog some day.
What advice would you give students on the first day of school?
-Be yourself. It is everyone’s first day (even the teachers!) we can all make new friends together.
Interested in being part of the Illinois Park Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)?
Join us for a kick off meeting on Thursday, July 23rd at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at Eagle Heights Park in Elgin.
Feel free to bring you children to enjoy the park while we meet!
Join us for a kick off meeting on Thursday, July 23rd at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at Eagle Heights Park in Elgin.
Feel free to bring you children to enjoy the park while we meet!
Students at Illinois Park Elementary School will receive school supply kits directly at school, free of charge, at the beginning of the school year. These kits are provided free of charge to "Title I" schools. Title I status is determined annually.
We are excited to welcome our preschool students for their first day on Thursday, September 3. Have a fun summer!
We wish all of our Illinois Park Elementary School Huskies a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer recess!
