Teacher Bios

Jessica Baumgartner, Pre-K Special Education Teacher, 11 years teaching. I enjoy building relationships with my student's and their families. Seeing my student's eyes light up after grasping a new piece of knowledge is so rewarding. 

Nabila Hasan, kindergarten teacher, mono, I have been teacher for 12 years within a variety of different grade levels. . I love teaching kindergarten because it allows me to witness the incredible growth and development of young minds. Each day is filled with curiosity, creativity, and joy as children explore the world around them. 

Michelle Rune, Instructional Support teacher, I have been teaching here at Clearview sincec 2008. The thing I enjoy the most is seeing students grow and reach their goals!

Mrs. Evans, 2nd grade Mono, 1.5 years of teaching, What I enjoy most about teaching is witnessing those “aha” or "ohhh" moments when students finally grasp a concept. It is truly special. It’s a testament to their dedication to learn in the classroom.

I am Ms. Barber and I have been a monolingual teacher for 34 years, primarily 5th grade. I was recently assigned to teach 3rd grade. As an educator, I enjoy integrating the performing arts with other subject areas.

Susie Durlacher (Miss Susie), Social Worker, 20 years, and
I love empowering others so that they can help themselves. Kids are the coolest people on this planet and I love helping them realize their potential. Clearview is such a fun place to work because the staff that work here really love their students and it shows!

Denise Jackson 3rd-5th grade RISE (LI) I enjoy watching my students overcome their challenges and meeting milestones.

I earned a bachelor’s degree in Special Education for the Blind and Visually Impaired.  I also obtained a Masters in Education as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist. I have been working with blind and visually students and adults for over 30 years.

Kimberly Darling, Pre-K, Mono, I have been teaching over 30 years in early childhood education. I love seeing the children's faces when they have learned a new concept or acquire a new skill, priceless!

My name is Monica Avalos and I have been teaching at Clearview for 24 years. I currently teach 2nd grade dual. I enjoy teaching because every student, every year, brings a new opportunity to build relationships and of learning new ways to help them grow and expand their world in so many ways.

Maestra Bedolla, 4th grade, dual, first year teacher with 2 years subbing experience in chicago public schools, teaching brings me joy in life when each student shows genuine growth and interest in school. That is the ultimate goal for me.

My name is Courtney Cronin and I currently teach 5th grade mono. I have 4 years of teaching experience and I enjoy helping students develop life-long skills.

My name is David Arrieta. I am Psychologist with a master’s degree in clinical Psychology. I enjoy contributing not only to the academic development of children but also fostering their creativity and personal growth. 

Wendy Holleran 20 plus years teaching in various positions, RISE K-2, teaching is an investment in the future, I never question the importance of going to work everyday. Teachers make a difference.

My Name is Mr. Negrete McGinley. I will be the 1st-5th grade STEM Teacher. I am excited to be part of the Clearview family this upcoming school year! I am a monolingual teacher. This is my second year of teaching. I enjoy watching students grow and achieving their goals throughout the year.

My name is Andrea Nehlsen, and I am a K-5 Instructional Support Teacher. I have over 20 years of teaching experience. I love to watch children unlock the magic of reading and learning. And I love that I am in a profession where I learn something new each year.

Ms. Johnson, 3-5 Best mono, 5 years teaching, What I enjoy most about teaching is using out of the box examples to help students learn new concepts.

My name is Mrs. Fremault, I'm the Art teacher at Clearview.I have been an art teacher for many years. The love of art brought me to teaching art. Making art with all the different children, and seeing them develop their creativity is a wonderful experience.

Sean Brush, K-5 Physical Education, 11 years teaching experience, and I enjoy being a positive role model and encouraging them to live healthy lifestyles through exercise, nutrition and displaying good sportsmanship.

Nimfa De Lira, Special Education Teacher with 2 decades of teaching experience. For me, teaching is both exciting and challenging. It provides me with a valuable opportunity to build relationships with students and help them develop their knowledge, skills, and confidence.

Nehemia Yec, K-2 Gain Class, Dual Class, 7years in teaching, I enjoy the most about teaching is my students. I love interacting with them, learning from them and helping to understand their needs.

Chekaina Ezra Estoya - GAIN 3rd-5th - I have been teaching for nine years now. Teaching is what makes my life meaningful, especially seeing my students’ growth and reach their potentials.

Christine Joy Labrador, K-2 DL Resource, 18 years in teaching, I enjoy helping kids learn their way and inspiring them to give their best everyday.

My name is Emmalee Bastian and I teach the K-2 BEST classroom! I have been teaching for almost 8 years, all of which I have spent here at Clearview. I love working with students, and watching how they grow throughout the year!

Yadira Cabrera, 19 years teaching, Instructional Coach. What I enjoy about teaching is that the students not only learn from us but we learn from the students too.

My name is Gabrielle Worley. I have been in education as a reading teacher, 4th grade teacher, 2nd grade teacher and instructional coach for the past 10 years. I love seeing students and teachers grow and working with an amazing team at Clearview.