Creating possibilities for life
Tiana Bogard is a dedicated Math Teacher’s Assistant currently pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering. With a passion for education, they hold a robust teaching certification in Robotics and Engineering, bringing a unique blend of mathematical expertise and practical engineering knowledge to the classroom. Their commitment to fostering student learning and enthusiasm for problem-solving make them an invaluable asset in the field of education.
Mylie Lane enjoys helping and assisting others to achieve their goals in life.She has worked at various Chicago public and charter schools, and in organizations that services children with developmental disabilities, group homes, and after school programs focused on the growth and development of individuals ages 2-21 years old. Ms. Lane obtained a Bachelors in Applied Psychology, Master degrees in Youth Development, and Elementary of education from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). She is currently working at Leo Catholic High School as the Freshman Seminar teacher. She enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and playing darts.
Justin Ramirez arrives at Leo High School with a passion for academia and education having previously served as a Chemistry teacher at Epic Academy as well as a teaching assistant at the University of California, Merced, where he worked to support teaching of various courses within the fields of Engineering, Cognitive Science, Philosophy, and Mathematics. He finds tremendous merit and personal reward in having an impact on our future generation. As an undergraduate at Northeastern Illinois University, Justin pursued and accomplished a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Physics. Continuing into graduate school, he spent several years conducting research in electrochemical capacitors in addition to conductive polymers with application in wearable electronics. Ultimately, he acquired his M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering and aims to share his educational, technical, and personal experience with the students at Leo High School. After spending several years outside of academia, working in nuclear energy and as an electrician, Mr. Ramirez is immensely excited to return to his passion of teaching and is truly honored for the opportunity to serve the students of Leo High School. He will be teaching Mathematics and Solar Science.
Introducing Bria Polk, the latest addition to the Leo family as the new Biology teacher. Hailing from the south side of Chicago, she has been shaped by both public and charter school education. A top graduate of her high school class, Bria continued her academic journey at Tuskegee University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. With a passion for teaching, she has dedicated 5 years to the field of education and is currently pursuing her MAT in Secondary Education at Western New Mexico University.
Mr. Morgan joined the Leo staff in the Fall of 2022. He is a graduate of Chicago State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership. He is currently working on his Doctorate in Education. Mr. Morgan has spent serval years’ working in Collegiate Athletics & Academics. Mr. Morgan is honored to have the privileged to be a part of the staff at Leo. One of the quotes that drives his passion to teach is “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela
Ms. Quinteros attended Ripon College and graduated in 2021 with a major in Spanish and a minor in Education. Ms. Quinteros believes in the power of education and the benefits in learning a new language. She is passionate in teaching the Leo Men about the Latino community roots, culture, and people. Ms. Quinteros is excited to join the Leo family and help students navigate the world of Spanish.
Meet Tenille Wright, who calls herself the unpaired electron that the school needs for a perfect reaction. Tenille is a science teacher who has been teaching for 4 years. She has her masters degree in Secondary Education with a Focus on Stem. She has 15 years of hands-on scientific experience in a laboratory. Tenille needed a change from the lab scenery. She went and taught in Mfantsiman, Ghana and this is where her passion for teaching evolved. She substituted at a school in Lincoln Park and has been teaching science since then. She loves teaching in her community and bringing the real world to chemistry, while helping the students realize that they have been scientists their entire life. She is an active member of the American Chemical Society, where she recently attended the Atlantic Basin International Conference. She is a member of the American Association of Chemistry teachers where she is always networking to try to find new ideas on how to differentiate student learning. She is thrilled to be a part of the Leo Family.