Email Assistant Principal Varveris It is with great honor and excitement that I re-join the incredible SLES community as an assistant principal. I bring with me over thirty years of educational experience, spanning grades PreK-8th with specific concentrations in literacy, teacher leader development and community school programming focused on engaging and inspiring the whole child. ...Read More
Email Assistant Principal Anders Ms. Anders has been a member of the South Loop School family since 2010 when she joined the team as the school’s general/choral music teacher. Over the years, Ms. Anders has worn many hats at South Loop School. In 2020, Ms. Anders moved into the role of Assistant Principal. Through this role,...Read More
Email Principal Shelton Tara Shelton currently serves as principal of South Loop Elementary, a position she has held since 2007. Serving students who are racially, culturally, and economically diverse, Ms. Shelton has led the increase in academic performance for ten consecutive years. Ms. Shelton began her career as a middle school math and science teacher...Read More
Email Ms. Diaz: As a proud member of the Chicago Public Schools community since 2023, I am thrilled to be a part of the South Loop team! I earned both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Illinois at Chicago. (Go Flames!) My work is guided by a therapeutic approach centered on...Read More
Email: I am a native Chicagoan and I have been working as a School Counselor since 2022. I received my BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and my MA from Northeastern Illinois University. When I am not counseling, I also coach a high school poetry slam team! Outside of work, I love cooking, reading,...Read More
Email Mrs. Brewer I am a native Chicagoan, alum and parent of two, one of which is a current CPS student. I have been employed with the district since 2006. It is my honor to serve you and your students with honesty, integrity and compassion. As the counselor my primary role is to help you...Read More
Email Ms. Tapia: I’ve been blessed to be part of the South Loop Lion family as a school social worker since the 2018-2019 school year supporting student social emotional needs across all buildings. I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Illinois and have a passion for helping youth to deepen the understanding and...Read More
