For over two decades, I have had the privilege of working in public education while serving as a special education teacher, head football coach, dean of students, assistant principal, and now the proud principal at South Elgin High School.  Throughout these experiences, my greatest joy has always come from watching students discover their passion and then work towards achieving their goals.  My drive as an educator is grounded in the strong belief that, together, there is nothing we cannot accomplish.  The foundation of this belief is built upon relationships, trust, ongoing communication, and meaningful and deliberate collaboration.  It is truly my honor to serve the students, staff, parents and community of South Elgin High School and I look forward to our continued success. 

I am excited to begin my third year at South Elgin High School supporting our staff and students.  For over 15 years, I have been a proud resident of South Elgin myself and love being able to support students in the community that I live.  I am looking forward to a fantastic 2023-24 school year and am inspired seeing the connections that occur in this building every single day between our staff and our students.  Prior to this role, I taught high school Math, was a middle school assistant principal, middle school principal, and the former AP of STEM here at SEHS.  Outside of school, I am a professional magician performing at a variety of private and corporate events.  In addition, I am a volunteer children's hospital bedside magician with Open Heart Magic going room to room performing and teaching magic to kids in their hospital beds at Lutheran General in Park Ridge.  GO STORM!

Supports:  Special Education, Central School Liaison, MTSS Interventions

Supports:  Athletics, Activities, Driver's Education  

Supports:  Dual Language, Fine Arts, Language Arts, Library, CTE Family & Consumer Science

Supports:  Office of Culture and Climate, Attendance, Behavior, MTSS Interventions, Dream Academy Liason

I have  worked in U-46 for the last 24 years. I have taught ESL, English and Science at the High School level at Streamwood High School and Elgin High School and served as an Instructional Coach for the Secondary level.  Worked as a dean of students at Streamwood HS, and Assistant principal at Kenyon Woods Middle School for the last 5 years. 

I have two beautiful and amazing daughters, Gabriela and Angelie. My daughters are my engine to continue moving forward. 

I love education, because I love students. They surprise me every day as they are the best teachers. In their stories, I find my life-long learning and the challenges that keep my job exciting and new. 

I am here to serve the South Elgin Community with passion and commitment. I am honored to continue to serve our district in this new capacity.

Supports:  Beacon Magnet Academy, World Languages, Social Studies, CTE Business

Supports:  Freshmen success, Physical Education

Supports: Students with the last names P-Z

This is Mrs. Becker’s 19th year at South Elgin High School. Mrs. Becker started here in 2005 as a Spanish teacher and is currently in her 9th year as a dean. She graduated from Southern Illinois at Carbondale with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. She also received her Master’s degree from Concordia University. Mrs. Becker currently lives in Elgin, and enjoys spending time with family and friends. 

Supports:  Students with the last names H-O

This is my fourth year at South Elgin High School. I have 7 years prior experience teaching PE, Health, and Driver's Education. I received my bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University and my master's degree from Concordia University Chicago. I absolutely love being a part of Storm Nation.

I work with students with the last names H-O. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me.