Ms. Styka

Diverse Learners, ELA and Math

Hopes & Dreams for . . . 

Students: I hope my students have fun learning about themselves and the world, with curiosity and enthusiasm.

Colleagues: I hope my colleagues grow as educators and as a community, learning from our students as well as from each other. 

Self: I hope to find balance and growth as a teacher and as a human being, and to have fun with my students. 

Ms. Izzy

4th and 5th Grade Diverse Learners

My name is Isabell De La Rosa, or Izzy, and this is my first year at CPS. I work with students in reading, math, and writing this year. I am from San Antonio, Texas, and I moved to Chicago in 2017 to play volleyball for DePaul. While playing for DePaul, I also received my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and ESL endorsement.   This past summer, I received my Master’s Degree in Special Education from DePaul. I enjoy reading, crocheting, and relaxing with my cat, Chile. 

Hopes & Dreams for . . . 

Students: I hope that all my students find joy in reading!

Colleagues: I hope we can all work together to help students grow.
Self: I hope to learn more about how to support students so they can achieve their goals.

 

Max Moran

3rd – 5th Diverse Learners

Hopes & Dreams for . . . 

Students: I hope my students find joy in school each day. I hope they can take pride in improving their mathematical behaviors and monitor their increased accuracy and fluency in math; I hope my readers grow a love of reading to build on their reading skills; I hope my students take enjoyment out of their year at Prescott and feel recognized and appreciated for their uniqueness.

Colleagues: I also hope my colleagues find joy in school each day. I hope everyone feels supported both professionally and emotionally, and that they have the resources to support their goals throughout their lives.

Self: I hope I can come into school each day rejuvenated and excited for the work ahead of me. I hope to find success in finding unique solutions to support students as needs and challenges change. I hope to give and get support in my professional goals and my emotional needs as a teacher and person. I also hope to find ways to grow as a learner in every aspect of my life. I hope to come in every day energized and ready for a new challenge (or to rethink an old challenge!)

Ms. Farley

Resource Math, Inclusion Science and Social Studies

Hopes & Dreams for . . . 

Students: My hopes and dreams for the 2024-2025 school year is to assist my students in performing at their full academic potential.I want them to realize that everyone learns differently and thrives in specific academic areas. My goal is to get them to trust and believe in themselves because they are their number one supporter.  

Colleagues: This year I am hoping that we recenter our focus and work hard at collaboration. The students perform better academically and social emotionally when their teachers are united.

Self: This year I want to perform at my full teaching potential. Let me explain what I mean by this, during the Summer of 2024 I obtained my endorsement in “Teaching and Community Leadership” and I look forward to utilizing those skills in the classroom setting. No more papers, no more readings, just my students receiving my undivided attention.

Mr. Giacobbe

7th Grade Resource Teacher

My name is Nick Giacobbe and I am currently teaching 7th grade ELA, math, social studies, and science. I grew up in Richmond, Virginia and moved to Chicago after attending university. I have taught 1st-12th grade throughout my career, with most of that time being spent with middle school learners. This is my 5th year at Prescott and my 19th year in education. I hold an undergraduate degree in Political and Economic Philosophy from Wheeling Jesuit University, Master of Arts in Special Education from Northeastern Illinois, and a Master of Education in Technology, Innovation, and Education from Harvard. In 2016, I was named CPS’ Tech Innovator of the year. My wife Emilie and I have two children, Sam and Brennan, and two cats named Rafiki and Thunder. I enjoy biking, running, singing, board games, building computers, and cooking in my free time.

Ms. Cripe

English Learner Program Teacher

I am the English Learner Program Teacher (ELPT) here at Prescott. I enjoy teaching students who speak many different languages and come from many different cultures! Although I grew up in Wisconsin, I lived in various cities and countries before settling in Chicago. I taught English to both adults and children for many years in Austria and Brazil. I am a proud mother of two daughters who were both CPS students and have now graduated from college. My interests include traveling, biking, skiing and reading. As a volunteer usher, I love attending the wonderful theater and concerts that Chicago has to offer.

Hopes & Dreams for . . . 

Students: I hope to work with the rest of the staff to help our students continue to become better thinkers and better people. I hope that the students will have a meaningful year both academically and social/emotionally.

Colleagues: I hope that my colleagues will find satisfaction, happiness and challenge during this school year.  I hope they can continue to grow and learn with their students and colleagues. 
Self: I hope to really connect with my students and colleagues so that we will be

Ms. Hainsfurther

Kindergarten and 2nd

Hopes & Dreams for . . . 

Students: I hope to continue to build relationships with students and watch them grow as people and learners. 

Colleagues: I hope we can continue to work on building positive relationships and working together. 

Self: I hope that I am able to continue to grow as a teacher and be a resource to my students, their families, and to my colleagues. 

Ms. Weinberg

K-3 Special Education

Hopes & Dreams for . . . 

Students: I want my students to gain confidence in themselves.  I want them to gain academic skills in all subject areas; Math, Reading, and Writing.  I want my students to gain friendships, and to feel self-accomplishment by the end of the school year.

Colleagues: I want all of the Prescott Staff to be more united and more of a community.

Self: I want to be the best teacher I can for my students.  I want to show up for them everyday and be present in the moment each and every day.