Intermediate Grades (4-5)

Mrs. Silvia Medina

Spanish Teacher grades K-5

4th Grade Homeroom

I am so happy to be part of the amazing faculty and staff at St. Theresa School!

I enjoy helping my students learn how to communicate in another language, and understand the importance of being bilingual in today's society. I love to teach Spanish!

Miss Kayla Sachs

4th Grade

I was brought to St. Theresa for its excellence in Catholic education and the sense of community found at this school. I am very excited to get started and look forward to a new school year!

I am a graduate of Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, Indiana receiving my Bachelor's in Elementary Education and an endorsement in reading. I am from Libertyville, IL and have two younger brothers. In my free time, I love to play tennis and spend quality time with friends and family.

Mrs. Mary Ellis

Intermediate Math Teacher

5th Grade Homeroom

Each classroom is a unique community of learners varying in abilities and learning style. My role as a Catholic educator is to develop this uniqueness and instill in each child a set of critical thinking skills and tools to become a life long learner in a challenging world, while promoting the development of the whole person with a distinct Catholic identity.

Miss Cara Denton

5th Grade Teacher Rm. 14

I am beyond excited to be part of the intermediate team at St. Theresa School and look forward to getting to know my students! I chose STS to begin my teaching career because it is a great school that puts God first with everything they do.

I recently graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee. I attended Catholic High School and elementary school. I have have two younger siblings, a brother & sister and also a family dog that just turned four years old. I enjoy running in my spare time and attending my sisters athletic games. I also enjoy cheering on the Marquette Golden Eagles and Chicago sport teams!

Miss Natalie Schneider

Laboratory Science, 1-5

We love Science! As a first-year teacher, I am so excited to see what my students are capable of. I graduated from STS in 2016 and graduated from Carthage College in May of 2024 with a degree in Biology. I've loved science and the outdoors for as long as I can remember. In my free time, I enjoy reading, listening to music, going on hikes, and being with my friends and my dog, Oliver. I can't wait to explore all the various aspects of our world with my students; from the deep oceans to the farthest stars, there is so much to learn, and I can't wait to get started!