District 75’s first Visiting International Teacher is bringing a new cultural perspective to the classroom, while learning plenty from her students, too.
Just a few weeks into her first school year in Mundelein, Cristina Barroso is still getting used to some of the differences between teaching in Spain and teaching in the United States.
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Long before students arrive each morning and well after they leave, a small team works behind the scenes to keep District 75’s schools safe, clean, and ready for learning.
Led by Director of Buildings & Grounds Dave Zaremba, the D75 facilities team cares for five district buildings, handling everything from routine maintenance and custodial work to electrical and HVAC needs, landscaping, and larger improvement projects.
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During the past six months, School Districts 75 and 120 made significant progress in strengthening their cybersecurity program through a combination of independent review, technology improvements, staff training, enhanced monitoring and updated practices.
In February, school boards from both districts authorized Net56 Incorporated to provide managed monitoring, threat detection and incident response for their shared technology services.
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At Mechanics Grove Elementary School, students don’t just create art; they build confidence, take risks, and discover new ways to express themselves.
For art teacher Tracy Eifert, helping students experience that growth is one of the most rewarding parts of her work.
“The students here are excited to learn,” Eifert said. “Any new concept or technique I introduce is met with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to try.”
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For music teacher Ashley Oropeza, the music room is about much more than learning songs.
It’s a place where students are encouraged to take risks, express themselves, and explore the many cultures and experiences that make up the Mechanics Grove community.
“My favorite thing about working with students at MG is how much joy can be found in the music room,” Oropeza said. “Music class allows students to be a little bit silly, which leads to a lot of laughter throughout the day.”
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The rest of the world is starting to realize what Mundelein parents already know: Mechanics Grove Elementary School has an amazing leadership program that is rarely matched.
Mechanics Grove was presented with the coveted Legacy award among FranklinCovey’s Leader In Me Schools, an elite level only reached by 34 other schools worldwide. Since 2011,
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