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 Don Davidson
Head of School
Middle School History, High School Bible
Dean of Student, Athletic Director
Came to Parkview in 2010
B.A. from Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
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After teaching in the Yorkville school district #115 for 10 years and at Aurora Christian for 33 years, Don Davidson came to Parkview Christian Academy last fall to serve as athletic director, dean of students, teach a high school Bible class, a middle school history class, be the head boys basketball coach and adding this year to his responsibilities – morning bus driver.
Four years ago his wife, Steph, died of cancer. They had been married for 40 years and four months with three adult children in their 30’s and 10 grandkids. In 2008, he married Sigrid (Sig) Ostby, who had been a widow for twenty years. She also had three adult children in their 20’s, so between them they have 11 kids (counting in-laws) and 13 grandchildren. Twelve of their thirteen grandkids are school age and ALL attend Christian schools at: Timothy Christian (Elmhurst), Trinity Christian (Shorewood), Lakewood Park Christian (Auburn, IN) and Parkview Christian. Don is also president of Davidson Sealcoating, Inc. He and Sig enjoy traveling and following their grandkids in their sports. His favorite verses are I Corinthians 15:58 and III John 4.
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 Melissa Underwood
Administrative Assistant
Came to Parkview in 2009
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Mrs. Underwood grew up on a farm in rural Indiana with her parents and two sisters. She married her High School sweetheart, Mark, in December of 1990 while attending Purdue University. Since college she has lived in Indiana, Arizona and Illinois. The Lord has blessed Mark and Melissa with five beautiful children, four Boys and one Girl. She is a member of Village Bible Church in Sugar Grove, IL. In her "free" time she enjoys playing games with her family and friends; Euchre is her favorite. Acclimated to the various changes of seasons, she enjoys snow sledding and roasting marshmallows over an open fire.
Proverbs 16:9 states, "We can make our plans, but the Lord directs our steps." This is exactly how the Lord brought Melissa to Parkview. Due to the downturn in the economy, like so many others, after 17 years of being privileged to be a stay at home mom, Melissa needed to find a full-time job outside the home. As always, God's timing was perfect as their youngest was entering Kindergarten.
Melissa has been at Parkview since July of 2009. She served as Parkview's School Secretary for 2 years and was promoted to School Administrative Assistant August 2011. She is very excited and considers herself blessed to be part of all the Lord has planned for Parkview in the coming days, months, and years! She is always saying, "I LOVE MY JOB, and feel very blessed to be a part of the Parkview family!"
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 Janine Heaton
Bookkeeper
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 Karen Brewster
Preschool Aid; Search and Teach Program
Came to Parkview in 2009
B.S. in Education at Easter Illinois Univeristy
Special Education Type 10 Certificate
Endorsements: LD, BD, & EMH
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Mrs. Karen Brewster first became part of the Parkview family as a parent in the fall of 2004. After taking off time to raise a family, she decided to return to teaching. With a background in Special Education, she continued her pursuits by refining her skills through coursework in Educational Therapy in order to help students with learning processing weaknesses. In 2008, Mrs. Brewster joined the staff of Parkview as a Preschool aide. Currently, her dual role involves being a Pre-Kindergarten aide for the morning, then working in the afternoon with Search and Teach, an early intervention program designed to build upon the foundational skills for reading, writing, and spelling.
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 Mary Fessler
Preschool 4's Teacher
Came to Parkview in 2010
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Mrs. Fessler has been at Parkview for two years and is a teacher in the P4's classroom. She graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with her degree in elementary education. After she graduated from college, Mrs. Fessler was a part - time teacher at Aurora Christian for two years. In 2010, she came to Parkview as a full - time teacher. In her spare time she likes to read and spend time with her husband and family.
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 Carol Johnson
Preschool 3's Teacher
Came to Parkview in 2011
BS in Education, Northern Illinois University
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Mrs. Johnson joined the Parkview Christian Academy preschool staff in 2011 after teaching preschool at Aurora Christian School for the past seven years. Prior to teaching preschool, Mrs. Johnson was a special education teacher at a junior high for one semester and then taught at two different high schools for a combined seven more years. She has been married to her husband, Michael, for 19 years and they have been blessed with three wonderful children, Adam, Noah and Emily. Aside from cheering her children on in all of their various activities, Mrs. Johnson enjoys reading, walking and socializing with her friends. Mrs. Johnson is filled with the joy of the Lord and loves to share His joy with others.
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 Erin Kaus
Preschool Aid
Came to Parkview in 2009
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Mrs. Erin Kaus joined the Parkview staff in 2009 after being a stay at home mom for eight years. She started out part-time in the kindergarten room as an aid, and also did some cleaning for the school. This led to a full-time position as a preschool aid the following school year. Mrs. Kaus is married and has two children attending Parkview. The Kaus' have been a part of Parkview since 2006 and feel that this school and staff have been a blessing to their family.
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 Dawn Knepp
Preschool Aid
Came to Parkview in 2009
A.A. in Business - College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL
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Mrs. Dawn Knepp joined Parkview Christian Academy in 2009 after several years of raising a family at home. She is married to her wonderful husband, Mark, and has three amazing children, Kylie (7), Angelina (7), and Mitchell (5). God blessed her with the opportunity to aide in the 3s Preschool class and to watch as her children learn and build a closer relationship with God.
Her family worships at The Orchard in Aurora, and lives here in Yorkville. Her favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11, “My life has many twists and turns and through it all, God has known the plans for me.”
Mrs. Knepp has many interests, including sports, couponing, crafting, decorating and especially painting and drawing. She loves to help young children create beautiful crafts and artwork. Mrs. Knepp is so thankful for sharing your children with her; it is always an exciting adventure to watch them grow!
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 Kayla Linden
Preschool Aid
Preschool-High School PE Teacher
Came to Parkview in 2010
Bachelors of Art, University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL
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Kayla Linden is the Parkview Christian Academy‘s Physical Education teacher for pre-school – 11th grade. This is her second year at Parkview Christian and she feels blessed to be part of such a ministry! She is also the Girl’s Volleyball and Basketball coach, as well as leading PCA Intramurals program. Prior to Parkview Christian, Kayla worked at Fox Valley Special Recreation Association for 12 years. She planned, organized, and implemented day camps, sports, social events, and special events for individuals with special needs.
Kayla and her husband, Mike, live in Yorkville with their two beautiful daughters. They attend Helmar Lutheran Church in Newark and Kayla is a member of the Children’s Ministry Council. Kayla’s hobbies include: spending time with her family, playing sports- especially basketball - being active in outdoor activities, swimming, traveling, and coaching.
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 Stella Lundquist
Preschool 4's Teacher
Came to Parkview in 2010
Greek Bible Institute, Athens, Greece –Associates in Bible
Wingston College, Leicester, England – 1st Certificate in English of Cambridge
University
French Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece – BA in Language Arts
Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL – Communications
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Mrs. Lundquist was born and grew up in Athens, Greece. She moved to the United States in 1989 and met her husband at Moody Bible Institute a few years later. After working for seven years at Greek schools, she joined Parkview Christian Academy.
She has two children who attend Parkview Christian Academy. Her passion for Christ, dedication, and enthusiasm are a few characteristics of her teaching style.
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 Kristi Milam
Preschool Aid
Preschool Music
Came to Parkview in 2011
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Waubonsee Community College
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Mrs. Kristi Milam joined the Parkview Christian Academy faculty in 2011 after teaching Preschool Music at Aurora Christian School for 8 years. She started teaching Preschoolers after spending over 5 years as a licensed home daycare provider while her children were very young. Mrs. Milam loves the joy and excitement that Preschoolers share and she loves "singing for joy" with them in Preschool music classes. Mrs. Milam has a passion for sharing God's love with children of all ages and is blessed to also serve as the Children's Ministry Director at Orchard Valley Baptist Church in Aurora, IL. Mrs. Milam loves to read, work word puzzles, play volleyball, fish, swim, camp and travel with her husband, Greg, and children, Kayla and Grant.
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 Debbie Nelsen
Preschool 4's Teacher
Came to Parkview in 2009
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Miss Debbie Nelsen is a mother of three. Two of her children are students at Parkview: Dania is a Sophomore, and Eean is in the fifth grade. She has 18 years of early childhood experience in the classroom and as a director.
Miss Debbie has been a Parkview parent since 2001 and joined the staff in 2009. From 1995-2009 she provided childcare out of her home with the help of a small staff. She has ECE credits from ICC in East Peoria and Waubonsee Community College. At Parkview, Miss Debbie teaches a four-year-old class (her favorite age!). She feels blessed to have the opportunity to share in each child’s growth in their faith and academics. Her goal is to prepare each child to be their best and to help them grow in their knowledge of the Lord and his love for them.
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 Julie Angelo
Kindergarten
Came to Parkview in 2010
Waubonsee 2010 Associate of Science Degree.
Currently working on Elementary Education Degree at Trinity Christian College.
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Mrs. Julie Angelo was at first a part of Parkview Christian Academy as a parent and volunteer. For five years she was the physical education teacher then for two years the art teacher. The more she spent at school the more she realized that she wanted to be an elementary school teacher. After years of being at home with her family she decided to go back to school and get an Elementary Education Degree. She is so excited to have her own kindergarten class this year! She has two children at home flying the coop, but God has given her eighteen more! In her "spare" time she likes to travel, cook, garden, hike and camp. She is very busy with her husband, four children and church activities. She feels that she has been very blessed and considers Parkview one of her blessings.
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 Carla Cosmano
Middle School/High School Language Arts
5th and 6th Grades
Came to Parkview in 2009
Elmhurst College 2009- Major-Elementary Education Minor- Reading Teacher
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Miss Carla Cosmano joined the team at Parkview in 2009. She is the English teacher for grades 5-11. Her love for reading allows her to engage each child as they explore and analyze the various types of Literature. Miss Cosmano serves as the Sunday school teacher at her church. She enjoys scrapbooking, long walks, and of course READING! Her favorite book is, Pilgrim’s Progress, by John Bunyan.
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 Sig Davidson
5th and 6th Grades (mornings)
Came to Parkview in 2009
B.A. from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN
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Mrs. Davidson joined Parkview in 2009 as the a.m. 5th and 6th grade teacher, after a brief one-year retirement. She has been in education for over 20 years with almost 10 of those in Christian Education. She stayed home to raise her three children and returned to the public education after they were in school. Mrs. Davidson feels so blessed the Lord led her into Christian education because she has the freedom to share her faith as well as academic knowledge with her students.
Mrs. Davidson has two daughters, Melissa and Erin, as well as a son, Justin. Her first husband was killed in an accident making her a single parent for many years. After raising her children, the Lord brought someone special into her life, Don Davidson. Mr. Davidson’s wife had also died and after many confirmations from the Lord, they were married in 2008. Mrs. Davidson went from two granddaughters to 13 grandchildren! Mr. Davidson was also led to be part of Parkview Christian Academy; so together they share their faith and life experiences with these precious young lives here at Parkview. It is their desire that each student come to a saving knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Mrs. Davidson loves to garden and take care of her grandchildren.
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 Kristen Dudding
3rd and 4th Grades
Came to Parkview in 2008
BA in Education from Virginia Tech
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Kristen Dudding grew up in Virginia where she attended Virginia Tech, receiving her degree in education with certification to teach Kindergarten through 7th grade. She lives on a small farmette with her husband, her two wonderful children, two horses, one rabbit, two cats, two dogs, one hamster, one guinea pig, and several fish. Her daughter, Kaitlyn, attended Parkview and her son, Caleb, is a 5th grader. She loves teaching all subjects, but particularly enjoys teaching science, history and math. Her family attends Lynwood Baptist Church. In Mrs. Dudding's free time she enjoys reading, horse showing with her daughter and creating stained glass pieces. Her husband and son are avid fisherman, and one day she plans to spend long days reading (maybe a little fishing) on their boat. She feels like God has called her to be a teacher and use the gifts He has given her in this way. What joy He is showing her through the eyes of her students!
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 Tracey Hagan
1st Grade
Came to Parkview in 2009
BA in Elementary Education from Shippensburg University
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Tracey Hagan is excited to be teaching first grade this year! This is her third year at Parkview Christian and her twelvth year teaching. She graduated from Shippensburg University in PA with a degree in Elementary Education. Tracey and her husband, Tim, have been blessed with three children. Tim attends Wheaton College, Erin is in high school, and Jared is in seventh grade. Erin and Jared both attend Parkview. As a family they attend First Baptist Church of Geneva. Throughout the years Tracey has been involved with children's, women's and adult ministries. Her responsibilities have included teaching Adult Bible Fellowship groups, leading Bible studies, coordinating the local MOPS group, speaking at various women's functions and co-directing Adult Bible Fellowship groups. In her free time she loves to read, visit antique shops and flea markets, and spend time with family and friends.
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 Jan Peterson
Kindergarten
Came to Parkview in 2007
Waubonsee Community College
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Mrs. Jan Peterson grew up in Aurora, Illinois, where she met and married her high school sweetheart. She and Dan have been married for 37 years and have raised six sons. When their youngest son entered elementary school, she began her college education at Waubonsee Community College. Mrs. Peterson is certified to teach in the early childhood classroom and direct an Early Childhood Program. She also has studied voice, plays guitar, has directed children's church choirs K-6th grade, and taught music in two private schools, pre-school through 6th grade. She first came to Parkview in 2007 and directed the program, "Free Gift for Christmas." She has 15 years of experience in the classroom, primarily in pre-K and kindergarten. This is her 4th year teaching kindergarten at Parkview Christian Academy. She has also served on praise and worship teams and women's ministries teams. When Mrs. Peterson is not contemplating the many wonderful activities involving her kindergartners, she and her husband Dan enjoy spending time with their sons, their sons' wives, and their three young grandchildren.
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 Lynette Wade
2nd Grade
Came to Parkview in 2009
AS From Waubonsee Community College
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Mrs. Lynette Wade came to Parkview in 2009 to teach first and second grades part-time. She held this position for two years, and this year she will be the full-time second grade teacher.
Prior to coming to Parkview, Mrs. Wade homeschooled her own three children, Zach, Nathan, and Hannah, for four years. For four years prior to that, Mrs. Wade taught preschool at Aurora Christian School. She knew when she herself was in first grade at Sugar Grove Elementary that she would be a teacher.
The path to becoming a teacher has taken many turns for Mrs. Wade over the years, yet she is thankful that the Lord has directed her steps to Parkview where she works to instill a love for the Lord and learning in her students.
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 Katrina Baltes
Middle School/High School Math and Science
Came to Parkview in 2011
B.A. in Elementary Education, Concondia University, River Forest, IL
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Mrs. Katrina Baltes is currently teaching several different math and science classes to the Jr. High and High School students at Parkview Christian Academy. God lead Katrina to Parkview after subbing and working in the Special Education Department in the East Aurora School District. Before that she taught first grade for six years, and computers for one year at Cross Lutheran School. Katrina also works part-time at Hope Lutheran Church in Aurora running the children’s ministry. Katrina and her family are active members at New Song Lutheran Church in Aurora where they enjoy being involved in the large children’s ministry and small group ministries. Katrina is very active in her community, serving as the treasurer/secretary for the Newark Baseball and Softball Association. She is also an activist for Breast Cancer Awareness, raising money and leading teams for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer for the past four years. Katrina has a loving family, which includes husband Craig, two beautiful daughters, Kassie (16) and Eileen (4) as well as a handsome son Ethan (14). If she is not enjoying a soccer or baseball game that Ethan is playing in or watching Kassie show her talent on stage, she is chasing Eileen at the park. When Katrina can find a couple minutes, her favorite activities include reading a great book, running, biking, walking, or just enjoying God’s amazing creation!!
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Carla Cosmano
Middle School/High School Language Arts
5th and 6th Grades
Came to Parkview in 2009
Elmhurst College 2009- Major-Elementary Education Minor- Reading Teacher
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Miss Carla Cosmano joined the team at Parkview in 2009. She is the English teacher for grades 5-11. Her love for reading allows her to engage each child as they explore and analyze the various types of Literature. Miss Cosmano serves as the Sunday school teacher at her church. She enjoys scrapbooking, long walks, and of course READING! Her favorite book is, Pilgrim’s Progress, by John Bunyan.
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Don Davidson
Middle School History, High School Bible
Dean of Student, Athletic Director
Came to Parkview in 2010
B.A. from Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
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After teaching in the Yorkville school district #115 for 10 years and at Aurora Christian for 33 years, Don Davidson came to Parkview Christian Academy last fall to serve as athletic director, dean of students, teach a high school Bible class, a middle school history class, be the head boys basketball coach and adding this year to his responsibilities – morning bus driver.
Four years ago his wife, Steph, died of cancer. They had been married for 40 years and four months with three adult children in their 30’s and 10 grandkids. In 2008, he married Sigrid (Sig) Ostby, who had been a widow for twenty years. She also had three adult children in their 20’s, so between them they have 11 kids (counting in-laws) and 13 grandchildren. Twelve of their thirteen grandkids are school age and ALL attend Christian schools at: Timothy Christian (Elmhurst), Trinity Christian (Shorewood), Lakewood Park Christian (Auburn, IN) and Parkview Christian. Don is also president of Davidson Sealcoating, Inc. He and Sig enjoy traveling and following their grandkids in their sports. His favorite verses are I Corinthians 15:58 and III John 4.
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 Micah Johnson
Middle School History, High School Bible and History
Came to Parkview in 2002
Teaching degree from Moody Bible Instutute in Chicago, IL
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Micah Johnson is originally from Aurora, Illinois. He came to Parkview in 2002 and teaches middle school Bible, and high school history and systematic theology. His favorite books would be The Fellowship of the Ring, How the Irish Saved Civilization, and To Kill a Mockingbird. The most influential books in his life would be anything by Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Piper, and D. A. Carson. He has always enjoyed the outdoors and liked to hike and go backpacking. This year Micah and his wife will celebrate eleven years of marriage. They currently reside in the western suburbs of Chicago with their two Scottish Terriers, Soren and Oliver.
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 Robin Oudyn
High School Science
Came to Parkview in 2010
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education, Michigan State University;
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics, Michigan Technological University
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Mrs. Robin Oudyn came to Parkview in 2010 to teach Chemistry in the expanding high school program. She had been a stay-at-home mom for six years, and prior to that a mathematics instructor at Illinois Central College in Peoria, IL. She was excited to join the Parkview staff after getting to know the school when two of her three children entered the preschool program at Parkview in the fall of 2009. She is passionate about helping students make connections between their classroom studies and “the real world” and enjoys the challenge of exposing all ages of learners to math and science topics. She loves being a wife and mother, traveling, gardening and experimenting in her kitchen (with recipes, not chemistry supplies, although she does some of that too!). She also loves to study and teach the Bible, and has enjoyed mentoring teenagers and young adults for many years.
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 Terri Patterson
Middle School/High School Math and Science
Came to Parkview in 2004
BA in Mathematics Education from Aurora University
MA in Mathematics from Marshall University
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Ms. Patterson first came to Parkview as a parent in 2001, when her son Mathew entered in kindergarten. In 2004, she joined the staff as a middle school science and math teacher. With the beginning of the high school in 2010, she moved in to teaching math and science at both the high school and middle school level. Prior to coming to Parkview, Ms. Patterson taught mathematics part time at various colleges and was the data systems manager, quality manager, and accounting clerk for a local manufacturing company. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her son watching television, going to movies, and playing video games. She also enjoys traveling and has traveled to Europe as a leader for People to People.
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 Renee Gros
Kindergarten - High School Music Teacher
Came to Parkview in 2010
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Although Ms. Renee Gros spent decades involved in choirs, orchestra, worship and dramas, she was pleasantly surprised when the Lord opened doors for her to teach at Parkview in the Music Department. For Ms. Gros, music is not just a hobby - it is a powerful force within her heart. Renee has returned to Parkview for her second year with a desire for students to know God fully and to worship Him wholeheartedly, as Psalm 111:10 says, "To GOD belongs eternal praise!"
In her personal time, Renee loves to spend time with her children. She feels abundantly blessed to have had the opportunity to home school them for 8 years while taking in foster kids. She has enjoyed time spent camping with them, hiking Matthiesen, and canoeing the Fox River. In her spare time, she teaches Bible studies, American Sign Language, and interprets for the deaf.
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 Shannon Haug
Kindergarten - High School Art
Came to Parkview in 2011
Liberal Arts Degree, West Virginia State
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Mrs. Haug is currently living in Yorkville, Illinois and is in her first year at Parkview Christian Academy. She is teaching Art and is very excited about getting to know the students and teaching art skills to them. With a liberal arts degree from WV State, Mrs. Haug has taught art classes in the Fox Valley area since 1999 to present, and is currently teaching metal smith design, and fabrication at TLD Designs in Westmont, Illinois. She also has her own business, Shannon's Elite Designs, and sells her art and jewelry at various art fairs in the area.
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 Dennis Rockford
Kindergarten - High School Spanish
Came to Parkview in 2011
BA in Music Education and Spanish from Bethel University and the University of Nebraska Kearney
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Mr. Rockford began his career teaching music K-12 and Spanish K-12 in the public schools of Minnesota and Nebraska. During that time, he continued his education completing 68 graduate hours. For six years, he was the minister of music in a church in northern California. Sensing the Lord’s leading in his life, Mr. Rockford came to Illinois to join the faculty at Aurora Christian School, where he taught for the past 14 years. He is excited to begin a K-12 Spanish program at Parkview. Mr. and Mrs. Rockford have four adult children and six grandchildren. They attend the First Baptist Church in Aurora and are active in music ministry there.
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 June Still-Flores
Grade 2 - High School Tech
Came to Parkview in 2009
Bachelor of Science, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, IL
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Mrs. Still-Flores was blessed to join the Parkview family in 2007. She ran her own internet business called “Still Makin Memories” for 10 years previous to joining Parkview. Since Arriving at Parkview, she has worked as a parent volunteer, F.L.O.C.K (Parkview parent organization) leader, and electives teacher for the Middle School and High School. Mrs Still-Flores is currently working towards her Masters Degree in Educational Technology.
June is married to Bernal and is the mother of two wonderful boys, Jacob and Jarred. In her free time she enjoys learning new technologies, reading mystery novels, hiking and the beach (her most favorite place to be!).
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 Carla Zancha
Reading Specialist and Curriculum Development Director
Came to Parkview in 2009
3 year Certificate in Christian Education from Moody Bible Institute
BS degree in Education from Eastern Michigan University
MA degree in teaching reading from Lewis University
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Carla spent 19 years teaching in public elementary schools during which time she earned her masters degree in reading. After she and her husband adopted Anna and Jonathan from Russia, she stayed at home and home schooled both kids. When her husband passed on to heaven and life became difficult, she began to look for quality schooling for her children. God lead her to Parkview and it has been a huge blessing to her and her kids. She enjoys playing table games with her kids, walking her two dogs (the other two kids!) as well as gardening and cooking.
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