About The Teacher

NAME: Ms. Barb Rohleder

SCHOOL: St. Josaphat School

CLASS: Middle School

SCHOOL PHONE: (773) 549-0909


About The Teacher

Teaching and Related Experience
     ~ Middle School Teacher at St. Josaphat from 2003 - Current
     ~ Fred's Camp Tween Counselor during the summer from 2004 - 2007
     ~ St. Gilbert Church Vacation Bible School, Sr. and Jr. Counselor 
       Coordinator during the summer from 1997 - 2006 and 2008

Education:

Undergraduate: DePaul University, Chicago, IL.  1999 - 2003
     ~ Bachelor of Science Elementary Education (High Honors) & Illinois    
       Initial Elementary Certificate 03
     ~ Middle Grade Endorsements in Language Arts and Social Sciences

Graduate: Roosevelt University, Schaumburg, IL.  2005 - 2007
     ~ Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership 


Professional Associations/Activities:
     ~ Working with DePaul University in Reading Across the Curriculum Project 
       2004-2005

Extra-curricular/Committee work:
~ Co-Chair of the Yearbook Committee 2004 - Current
	I help in organizing students and guiding them through the creation  
        of the school yearbook by using current technology.  
~ Co-Organizer of the Canned Food Drive for Christopher House 2004 - Current
	I help lead the 8th graders in their annual Canned Food Drive by   
        working with Christopher House in creating a school wide donation  
        list.

Mission For My Classes

~ I believe it is very important to help all my students succeed 
academically, socially, and spiritually.

~ I believe in creating a classroom that fosters a nurturing and positive 
learning environment where all students are included.

~ My goal for this school year is to help prepare my students for their 
upcoming transition to high school.  This year, along with their spiritual 
and academic growth, I hope to focus on improving their organization and 
time management skills.