our CITY,
OUR classroom

My students collaborate with people and institutions from across Chicago to enhance their classroom learning.

Community Connections partnership with francis w. parker school

At North Lawndale College Prep, I collaborate with teachers at Francis W. Parker School in our Community Connections partnership. The program helps link our school communities, and gives students on each end a unique academic opportunity.
One of my North Lawndale students works with her peer from Francis W. Parker School to learn the impact of green technology on a city.
My AP Gov students from North Lawndale work with a Francis W. Parker student on an art exhibit to raise awareness on immigrant rights while I take photos for our class blog.

authentic assessment with The Environmental protection agency

In 2012, my students at Providence St. Mel worked alongside attorneys and scientists from the US EPA and Illinois Governor Pat Quinn to hold a mock hearing concerning environmental issues in the West Garfield Park community.
​I check student performance against our rubric while Governor Quinn observes student presentations.
​A student presents his case that Chicago's West Side should not be home to a coal gasification plant while Governor Quinn looks on.

civic engagement with mikva challenge

I sponsored the Student Election Judge program at North Lawndale College Prep in cooperation with Mikva Challenge. 12th grade students worked at neighborhood polling places to ensure a fair and fluid election process.
​Visiting students at their assigned polling place.
​Catching up with Mayor Emanuel before a City Council meeting.