Fourth Grade

Mr. Alessia's Bio

I grew up in Calumet City and Lansing, IL. I attended St. Victor Elementary School and Thornton Fractional South High School in Lansing. Following high school, I studied elementary education at the University of Illinois @ Urbana/Champaign. In the fall of 2007, I completed my post graduate degree through Concordia University Chicago in Educational Leadership and Administration. I began my teaching career in 2001 at Jane Addams Elementary School in Palatine, IL, teaching sixth grade. In the fall of 2002, I became a long-term sub for the Enrichment/Project Arrow Program for grades K-3 at Spring Brook. The next year, I moved up to fourth grade, where I spent 14 amazing years. In the fall of 2017, I moved back to the primary grades and began my new journey as a first-grade teacher. I taught first-grade for two years before moving down to Kindergarten and then back up to fourth-grade. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, especially my five nephews. I also enjoy trying to golf, playing with my dog, attending White Sox and Illinois football/basketball games, reading and spending as much time as possible outside.

 

Mrs. Buresh's Bio

Mrs. Buresh has been teaching at Spring Brook for over ten years and previously taught at Builta and White Eagle.  Originally from Naperville, Mrs. Buresh has a Bachelor’s Degree from North Central College and a Reading Specialist Degree from Olivet Nazarene University.  Her favorite part of teaching is helping students learn to love reading and is a passionate reader herself.  In her free time, Mrs. Buresh enjoys spending time with her sons, Andrew and Finn, and husband while vacationing in Disney World, watching movies, and just hanging around.

 

Mrs. Evan's Bio

My name is Dawn Evans, 4th Grade Teacher at Spring Brook Elementary. I began my teaching career in 1999 at Spring Brook and have enjoyed being there ever since. I have taught both 3rd and 4th grade. I have a Masters Degree in Reading from Lewis University. Also, I am a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT). Having my past students come back and visit after years of being gone is the highest compliment I can ask for. When I am not teaching I love spending time with my family especially with my family. I love gardening and working on my flower beds outside. Inside I love to decorate and organize.

 

Miss VanBoekel's Bio 

Miss VanBoekel is a recent graduate from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign where she received her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She grew up being a huge Illini fan and loved her time at UIUC!  Miss VanBoekel enjoys spending time at the beach, being with family, and long walks (especially with her dog, Gracie!) She is so excited to begin her journey in 4th grade here at Spring Brook!