Staff Spotlight: Meet Aileen Galeana, Mansueto High School Alum and Teacher
After graduating from Northwestern University with her bachelor’s in sociology in 2024, Mansueto High School alum Aileen Galeana wasn’t sure whether to pursue her teaching license or try something new. She’d heard a lot of “negativity” about being […]
Staff Spotlight: Meet the College Team at Baker College Prep
At Baker College Prep, college is more than just a destination— it’s a journey— and every student has a team of passionate, dedicated adults helping them navigate the way. The college team at Baker is made up of […]
Exploring English Language Arts at Gary Comer Middle School
What is it really like to experience English Language Arts (ELA) as a middle schooler? To get an inside look, we spoke with Gary Comer College Prep English teacher Patrice Barnes and a few students in her class […]
Johnson College Prep Opens First In-House Library
At Johnson College Prep, a quiet revolution is underway, transforming students into readers, one page at a time. Thanks to the vision and dedication of English teacher and librarian Katherine Carlton, the school opened its very first in-house […]
College Resources at The Noble Academy
“I honestly didn’t know where to start with applying to college. But that didn’t discourage me because I was able to get all the support throughout my time with our college team. They supported me with applying […]
Staff Spotlight: Meet Tiffany Johnson and Connor Celeste, STEM Teachers at Hansberry College Prep
A student’s interest in STEM often begins in high school, where passionate teachers make complex studies like biology, chemistry, and computer science engaging and accessible. A motivated, enthusiastic teacher can turn daunting subjects into exciting opportunities, showing how […]
