District Directory

Ms. Austin

Aide
Jefferson Elementary
Subject: Aide

Ms. Auxier

Instructional Coach
Ward Grundy
Jefferson Elementary
Lettie Brown
Lincoln Elementary
Subject: Instructional Coach

Ms. Baker

School Psychologist
Jefferson Elementary
Lettie Brown
Subject: School Psychologist

Ms. Berger

Music Education/ Choir Director
Jefferson Elementary
Morton High
Subjects: Music, Choir

All students come to explore, perform, and enjoy the world of music. Students learn basic music theory, demonstrate their knowledge by playing many kinds of instruments, and perform their talents through a concert format. We strive to have all of our students feel successful in developing not only musical skills but also a lifelong appreciation of music.

Ms. Birkey

2nd Grade
Jefferson Elementary
Grade: 2nd Grade
Subject: Elementary Teacher

Ms. Bohnhoff

Kindergarten
Jefferson Elementary
Grade: Kindergarten
Subject: Elementary Teacher

Hello! My name is Allie Bohnhoff and I am thrilled to be teaching Kindergarten at Jefferson! Before teaching kindergarten, I taught fifth, sixth, and fourth grades. I graduated from Illinois State University in 2011, majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish. My endorsements are in Language Arts, Reading, Science, and Spanish. I returned to ISU and earned my master's degree in Reading in 2016. 
When not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our little boy, Wyatt. We have two dogs that keep us busy and entertained! I love to read, write, visit with family and friends, and be outside in my spare time.

Mission for the Class 
I believe in a classroom where students are excited to share what they are learning and how it connects with their life. I believe in a classroom where students' questions and inquiries guide learning, so much of what we do will have real-world contexts and involve hands-on experiences. Kindergarten is such an exciting time for children and my goal is to foster that excitement throughout the year and in the years to come! Finally, I truly believe that a successful school experience requires collaboration between students, teachers, parents, families, and community members. For this reason, we invite you to join us throughout the year to see the learning we are engaged in for yourself! And we'll be taking the learning out beyond the walls of our classroom, too! It's going to be a great year! 

Mr. Brenkman

4th Grade
Jefferson Elementary
Grade: 4th Grade
Subject: Elementary Teacher

About the Teacher
I am married with two wonderful children. My wife,  Kerry, works in the music department of Morton High School. I have two children, Kyle and Darby. 

Fourth grade is a wonderful transitional year. The students get to come upstairs with the big kids for the first time. With that privilege, come more responsibilities. I expect great things from my students and push them to develop skills and attitudes that will allow them to be succesful students, as well as successful citizens throughout their lifetimes.

Students are encouraged to become much more independent during this year. It becomes their responsibility to turn work in on time and in the right places. Their assignment books should be filled out on a daily basis.

New academic topics include learning about our United States: the regions, states, and capitals. We have units on sound, light, animals, recycling, rocks and minerals, and states of matter in science. Our biggest math goal in 4th grade is long division. Once they figure that one out, they feel like they have really accomplished something.

Learning how to play recorders, preparing for a music program, and going on various fieldtrips are just a few more highlights in 4th grade.

Ms. Brown

Building Technologist
Jefferson Elementary
Subject: Building Technologist

Ms. Chaney

Speech Language Pathologist
Jefferson Elementary
Subjects: Special Education, Speech Language Pathologist

Ms Claassen

Resource Instructional Aide
Jefferson Elementary
Subjects: Special Education, Aide

Ms. Cline

Kindergarten
Jefferson Elementary
Grade: Kindergarten
Subject: Elementary Teacher

Ms. Collins

Classroom Support Aide
Jefferson Elementary
Subject: Aide

Ms. Dirks

5th Grade
Jefferson Elementary
Grade: 5th Grade
Subject: Elementary Teacher

Ms. Emmons

Physical Education
Jefferson Elementary
Subject: Physical Education/Health

Ms. Fitzpatrick

Band Director
Ward Grundy
Jefferson Elementary
Lettie Brown
Lincoln Elementary
Morton Junior High
Subjects: Music, Band

Mrs. Fitzpatrick earned her bachelors degree in music education from Bradley University and her masters in music education from Illinois State University. Along with directing the MJHS bands, she is the woodwind instructor for the MHS marching band.


Mission for the Class

To develop and enhance a musical community through independent musicianship, music performance, and music appreciation.

Ms. Fore

Clerical Aide
Jefferson Elementary
Subjects: Clerical Staff, Aide

Mr. Gashaw

Physical Education
Jefferson Elementary
Morton Junior High
Subject: Physical Education/Health

Ms. Geist

6th Grade
Jefferson Elementary
Grade: 6th Grade
Subject: Elementary Teacher

Ms. Gerber

Aide
Jefferson Elementary
Subjects: Aide, Special Education

Ms. Glass

Resource Instructional Aide
Jefferson Elementary
Subjects: Aide, Special Education

Ms. Gold

Resource Aide
Jefferson Elementary
Subjects: Aide, Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)

Ms. Goodspeed

Cafeteria Manager/ Head Cook- Jefferson & Bus Driver
Morton 709 District
Jefferson Elementary
Subjects: Cafeteria - Manager/ Head Cook, Cafeteria, Bus Drivers

Ms. Grabowski

Aide- 2nd Grade
Jefferson Elementary
Grade: 2nd Grade
Subject: Aide

Ms. Guenther

Cafeteria - Food Service Worker - Jefferson
Jefferson Elementary
Subject: Cafeteria

Ms. Guse

MTSS Interventionist
Jefferson Elementary
Subjects: Elementary Teacher, Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)

Ms. Herren

1st Grade
Jefferson Elementary
Grade: 1st Grade
Subject: Elementary Teacher

Ms. Higus

Instructional Coach
Ward Grundy
Jefferson Elementary
Lettie Brown
Lincoln Elementary
Subject: Instructional Coach

I live in Peoria with my wonderful husband, who is also an educator. We got married in the summer of 2016 and purchased a house shortly before that keeps us very busy. I grew up in Waukegan, IL. I obtained my Bachelor's Degree from Illinois Wesleyan in 2011 and received a Masters in Reading Education in 2015 from St. Xavier University. I began teaching in Chillicothe, IL where I taught 5th grade for 6 years. I am incredibly excited to start my first year at Lincoln and I look forward to being a part of the Morton Community! Go Lions! 

Mission Statement
It is my personal mission as a fourth grade teacher to provide all students with the highest quality of education. I promise to do so in a safe learning environment that will continually support the academic, social, emotional, and physical growth of my students. I will strive to teach all students fourth grade curriculum in innovative ways. Not only will I teach and stress the importance of academics, I will also work hard to help students develop the skills they need to be knowledgeable, value-driven, and open-minded members of our community.

Ms. Hinch

RTI Aide
Jefferson Elementary
Subject: Aide

Ms. Hobson

Social Worker
Jefferson Elementary
Subjects: Social Work, Special Education

Ms. Hofstetter

3rd Grade
Jefferson Elementary
Grade: 3rd Grade
Subject: Elementary Teacher

Mr. Hutchison

Custodian
Jefferson Elementary
Subject: Custodial Staff

Ms. Jones

Resource Aide
Jefferson Elementary
Subjects: Library, Aide

Mr. Keen

Head Custodian
Jefferson Elementary
Subject: Custodial Staff

Ms. Krantz

Crossing Guard / Clerical
Jefferson Elementary
Subject: Clerical Staff

I am thrilled to be working here at Jefferson as the crossing guard and recess aide.  Jefferson was home to my three children.  It is a great school and I am looking forward to a great year as a part of the Jefferson staff.

Ms. Kruzick

6th Grade
Jefferson Elementary
Grade: 6th Grade
Subject: Elementary Teacher

Ms. Kufner

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ward Grundy
Jefferson Elementary
Lettie Brown
Lincoln Elementary
Morton Junior High
Subjects: Occupational Therapy, Special Education

Ms Labriola

Jefferson School Nurse
Jefferson Elementary
Subject: School Nurse Staff

Ms. Little

Special Education
Jefferson Elementary
Subject: Special Education

Ms. Lohnes

Director of Food Services
Morton 709 District
Ward Grundy
Jefferson Elementary
Lettie Brown
Lincoln Elementary
Morton High
Morton Junior High
Morton Academy
Subjects: Cafeteria - Food Services Director, Cafeteria

Crystal Lohnes came to Morton 709 to bring the food services home. After decades of paying food service providers, she came on board to intentionally build a meal program that students and staff can look forward to in the middle of the school day. She is building menus as she builds a food services team. She would love to hear what your students look forward to the most.

Mr. Martin

Music Education/ Orchestra Director
Ward Grundy
Jefferson Elementary
Lettie Brown
Lincoln Elementary
Morton Junior High
Grades: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Subjects: Music, Orchestra

I graduated from the University of Illinois in 1990. I have been teaching orchestra in Morton for 22 years. I have 4 daughters who have all played in the orchestra. I also coach the girls' tennis team at the high school and spend my free time running/working out and hanging with my family!

Mission
To provide students with the opportunity of artistic achievement and enrichment through the study and performance of high quality and stylistically diverse orchestral music.To create an atmosphere of musical and personal growth through commitment to high standards, respect and cooperation for members of the ensemble, instructors, facilities, music materials, and the rehearsal process. To enjoy the process of learning and have fun making music!!!

Mr. McGuire

K-6th Building Grounds Crew
Morton 709 District
Ward Grundy
Jefferson Elementary
Lettie Brown
Lincoln Elementary
Subject: Grounds Crew

Ms. McKinley

MTSS Elementary Coordinator
Morton 709 District
Ward Grundy
Jefferson Elementary
Lettie Brown
Lincoln Elementary
Subjects: Special Education, Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)

Ms. Morris

Social Work Intern - Brown & Jefferson
Jefferson Elementary
Lettie Brown
Subjects: Social Work, Intern, Special Education

Ms. Muzzarelli

Special Education Resource 5th and 6th Grade
Jefferson Elementary
Grades: 5th Grade, 6th Grade
Subject: Special Education

Ms. O'Donnell

Aide- Clerical/ Attendance
Jefferson Elementary
Subject: Aide

Ms Parrott

Daily Sub
Jefferson Elementary
Subject: Aide

Ms. Pierz

4th Grade
Jefferson Elementary
Grade: 4th Grade
Subject: Elementary Teacher

Ms. Powers

MTSS Aide
Jefferson Elementary
Subjects: Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), Aide

Ms Quinn

Resource K-2
Jefferson Elementary
Subject: Special Education

Ms. Raisor

Aide / Bus Aide
Jefferson Elementary
Subjects: Aide, Bus Aides

Ms. Ralston

1st Grade
Jefferson Elementary
Grade: 1st Grade
Subject: Elementary Teacher

Ms. Righi

Special Education Resource Aide
Jefferson Elementary
Subjects: Special Education, Aide

Ms. Sarver

3rd Grade
Jefferson Elementary
Grade: 3rd Grade
Subject: Elementary Teacher

Hello! My name is Ashley Sarver and I am very excited to be teaching third grade at Jefferson Elementary School. I graduated with a degree in Elementary Education from Illinois State University. I am very happy to be working with such great individuals in Morton. In my free time I enjoy traveling and have spent four months studying abroad in Florence, Italy. I also enjoy running and spending time with my family and friends. It is a great privilege to work with such an amazing student body and my hope is that when students leave my class, they have developed important character traits, such a respectfulness and responsibility, and have met the high academic standards that are set for them- and had fun while doing so!

Ms Schoen

5th Grade
Jefferson Elementary
Grade: 5th Grade
Subject: Elementary Teacher

Ms. Seaton

Library Aide
Jefferson Elementary

Ms. Seneca

Resource 3rd and 4th Grade
Jefferson Elementary
Grades: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade
Subject: Special Education

Ms. Sheehan

District Multilingual Coordinator
Morton 709 District
Jefferson Elementary
Subjects: Special Education, Multi-Language Learner

Ms. Sizemore

Study Hall Aide
Jefferson Elementary
Subjects: Aide, Multi-Language Learner

Ms. Smith

School Psychologist Intern - Jefferson
Jefferson Elementary
Subjects: Special Education, Intern, School Psychologist

Ms. Taylor

Classroom Support Aide
Jefferson Elementary
Subject: Aide

Ms. Troxell

Administrative Assistant
Jefferson Elementary
Subject: Adminstrative Assistant

Ms. Washburn

2nd Grade
Jefferson Elementary
Grade: 2nd Grade

Ms. Webb

MTSS- Aide
Jefferson Elementary
Subjects: Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), Aide

Ms. Wenninger

Aide- 1st Grade
Jefferson Elementary
Subject: Aide

Ms White

Aide
Jefferson Elementary
Subject: Aide

Ms. Wolf

Cafeteria - Food Services Worker - Jefferson
Jefferson Elementary
Subject: Cafeteria

Ms Wunder

Aide
Jefferson Elementary
Subject: Aide

Ms. Wyman

Principal
Jefferson Elementary
Subject: Principal