Marissa reflects on her life as a high school Math teacher and learning how to differentiate within her classroom in order to meet the needs of all of the learning levels, especially with Freshwomen, "It's a lot of work to get everyone up to speed by the end of Freshman year. It's my job to give our girls the good education that they deserve and help them feel comfortable with Math." In addition to her lesson plans, Marissa has been surprised at how much she also enjoys the social emotional support that is required from a high school teacher serving teenagers. She enjoys advising the girls as they navigate friendships and learn responsibility and discipline.

"Tepeyac girls have taught me that listening skills are key. Listening to the needs of my students has informed my teaching as well as my support of them as young women."

An aspiring artist in her spare time, Ms. Krielaart is the moderator for the Anime Club that celebrates a style of animation and art, originating in Japanese culture. It is very popular with our girls. Thank you for putting all of your heart into your teaching, Ms. Krielaart!

The program supports scholarships for students in need who attend private schools. If the Illinois legislature does not renew the Invest In Kids Act by December 31st, this program will sunset affecting thousands of students and families around the state of Illinois.

Our Junior, Samara Alvarado, assisted this campaign by recording radio ads as well as speaking at a rally along side many other community leaders at St. Agnes in Little Village this past week. "My school is a perfect fit for me, for which I am so grateful. We ask our legislators to please invest in kids by voting to renew the Tax Credit Scholarship Program today." -Samara Alvarado

Learn more by visiting:

Big Shoulders Fund

Empower IL

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