Posts Tagged ‘Volunteer Spotlight’
Volunteer Spotlight- Alyssa
Volunteer Spotlight- Alyssa Program Leader: Tennis What do you do professionally? I am a high school ESL teacher at Naperville North. I have taught chemistry and biology for years, and now teach English, science, and math to all students who are learning English as a Second Language. This is also my 5th season as the…
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Volunteer Spotlight- Olivia I LOVE: My dog, Enzo green tea plants STRENGTHS: I love to smile always be positive HOW LONG HAVE I TUTORED: This is my first time! WHY I DECIDED TO BE A TUTOR: I have had many special friends with Down syndrome super-power and they inspire me! ANYTHING…
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Volunteer Spotlight- Brook Fieldman I LOVE: Playing volleyball, spending time with family and friends, boating, reading, and ice cream STRENGTHS: Talkative, outgoing, passionate, organized HOW LONG HAVE I TUTORED: MY FIRST SESSION!! WHY I DECIDED TO BE A TUTOR: I love working with children and had a life-changing experience working with students with disabilities throughout high school, which has led me…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight- Dr. Patrick McDonnell
Volunteer Spotlight- Dr. Patrick McDonnell Dr. Patrick McDonnell is neurologically-based chiropractor who owns a practice in Aurora/Naperville area off of Route 59. Prior to becoming an M.D., Dr. Patrick was a gym/health teacher and enjoyed coaching at local high schools. He coached football at Waubonsie High School, softball at Joliet West, and basketball at Rosary…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight- Andy Doyle
Volunteer Spotlight- Andy Doyle Board Member 2019-present Leadership & Team Committee Chair Andrew works as an attorney in the Fox Valley area running his own private practice. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with the family. Some activities the family enjoys are playing in the snow or ice skating on their homemade ice rink,…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight- Kathryn Smith
Volunteer Spotlight- Kathryn Smith Board Member 2010-present Fundraising & Outreach Committee Chair Kathryn has been on the Board of Managers at GiGi’s Playhouse Fox Valley since 2010. She is the first individual with Down syndrome to serve on a board at any GiGi’s Playhouse. She was the secretary for 2 years and now serves as…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight Quad Cities- Jay
Volunteer Spotlight Quad Cities- Jay Meet Jay! Jay was a 3rd year student in St. Ambrose University’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate program. Jay is originally from Aurora, IL where he lives with his parents and younger brother. Prior to graduate school, he received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Jay’s interest…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight- Lauren Chiszar
Volunteer Spotlight- Lauren Chiszar Board Member 2018-present Marketing Committee Chair Lauren Chiszar is thrilled to be a Board Member at GiGi’s Playhouse Fox Valley. Previous to this role on the board, Lauren served as the Site Coordinator for Fox Valley. Lauren now resides in Chicago and is a recent graduate of Loyola University Chicago where…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight- Emily Rosenberg
Volunteer Spotlight- Emily Rosenberg Board Member 2019-present Program Committee Chair Emily Rosenberg has been involved with GiGi’s Playhouse Fox Valley for the past 5 years as a program leader for Dance @ GiGi’s and in 2019 she joined the Board of Managers. Emily is a dance instructor at Steps Dance Center and a recent grad…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight- Jesse Barney
Volunteer Spotlight- Jesse Barney, literacy tutor assistant Hi I’m Jesse Barney! This is my first time tutoring and I am so excited! A major one of my personal interests is dance. Last year I was able to bring students with special needs, most of whom had Down syndrome, into my school’s Orchesis show. It was…
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