Email Ms. Sykstus I have been an occupational therapist with CPS since 2022 & have been assigned to South Loop since first starting with CPS. I have outside experience as an OT in hospitals, subacute rehabilitation facilities, and home health. However, my favorite experience is working with kids of all ages focusing on fine motor...Read More
Email Ms. Bertram I have been working as a Speech-Language Pathologist since 2023 and have been assigned to South Loop since beginning my career with Chicago Public Schools. I am originally from Iowa and received both my bachelor and master’s degrees from the University of South Dakota. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with...Read More
Email Ms. Farver I completed training and began my career in school psychology in 2015, in Las Vegas, NV. I have been working with CPS since 2018 after relocating to Chicago with my husband. My husband, two doodles, and all our chaos reside in Roscoe Village. I call Boston home and enjoy yoga, travel, making...Read More
Email Ms. Hess I have a Masters of Arts in early childhood special education. I have been teaching in education for 7 years and I enjoy working with my students because they bring excitement and innovation to the classroom. Some of my hobbies are skating, reading and family vacations. I have three beautiful children and...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
