Dear Room 122 Families,
Just a little bit about me . . . I earned my Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Olivet Nazarene University. I completed my undergrad from Northern Illinois University with my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary and Special Education; I’ve also completed my Gifted Verification and Google I Certification. I was honored in 2016 to be a nominee for the Golden Apple Award! This is my 22nd and final year at Foster; I’ve taught Kindergarten, 3rd Grade, 4th and 5th Grade Reading, Class Reduction, and I’m excited to be back in 1st Grade for my eighteenth year! I am married to my wonderful husband Glenn and have two children who were also educated in District 142. My daughter Ashleigh graduated from Eastern Illinois University and relocated to New York City with her boyfriend Henry and their cat Pierre; she is a Customer Success Consultant with Zendesk; my son Kyle graduated from the University of Iowa and is a Sales Rep for Zingit Solutions; he’s blessed us with two precious grandsons, Grayson (5) and Quinn (3)! My husband Glenn retired from the “craziness” of the Options Exchange and enjoys extra time in Michigan relaxing and beach glassing! In my free time, I enjoy watching my grandsons, spending time with my family in Michigan, reading, walking, and searching for beach glass!
Love & Hugs,
Mrs. Baytala
Just a little bit about me . . . I earned my Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Olivet Nazarene University. I completed my undergrad from Northern Illinois University with my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary and Special Education; I’ve also completed my Gifted Verification and Google I Certification. I was honored in 2016 to be a nominee for the Golden Apple Award! This is my 22nd and final year at Foster; I’ve taught Kindergarten, 3rd Grade, 4th and 5th Grade Reading, Class Reduction, and I’m excited to be back in 1st Grade for my eighteenth year! I am married to my wonderful husband Glenn and have two children who were also educated in District 142. My daughter Ashleigh graduated from Eastern Illinois University and relocated to New York City with her boyfriend Henry and their cat Pierre; she is a Customer Success Consultant with Zendesk; my son Kyle graduated from the University of Iowa and is a Sales Rep for Zingit Solutions; he’s blessed us with two precious grandsons, Grayson (5) and Quinn (3)! My husband Glenn retired from the “craziness” of the Options Exchange and enjoys extra time in Michigan relaxing and beach glassing! In my free time, I enjoy watching my grandsons, spending time with my family in Michigan, reading, walking, and searching for beach glass!
Love & Hugs,
Mrs. Baytala