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!

Mrs. Mylida Buto

Laboratory Science, 1-5

We love Science! Whether we have our feet planted firmly investigating our planet or we're shooting for the stars, there is something for everyone here at the STS Intermediate Science Lab. Through project based learning, models and interactive notebooks, students will imagine, create and work together in in three strands: Life Science, Earth and Space Science and Physical Science. Students will also begin to incorporate Engineering Design.

In my spare time, I enjoy reading and travel, especially exploring the different regions, habitats and National Parks throughout our country.