Spring Brook Support Team

Teachers (top) and Teaching Assistants (below)

 

Kristen Brown - Special Education Teacher

Mrs. Brown began working at Spring Brook in 2013, just after graduating with her degree as a Learning Behavior Specialist, General Education Teacher and Dance Educator from Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Since then she has gone on to complete her Masters degree in Reading. Mrs. Brown loves to co-teach and collaborate with other educators to support student’s learning and behavior needs in an inclusive setting throughout the school day. Mrs. Brown lives nearby with her husband and their wonderful children. 

Nimla Govenor - Physical Therapist 

I was born in South Africa and graduated with a degree in Physiotherapy. I worked there for 10 years in a variety of settings before moving to America in 1997. After spending several years in orthopedics, respiratory, medical and neurosurgical in-patients, outpatients and ICU, I decided to venture in Pediatrics.

I organized and co-coordinated several courses including an 8 week NDT course, and attended several other Physical Therapy related courses. I gained experience in clinics for children with Cerebral Palsy who came mainly from rural areas, and also worked in neonatal ICU.  In the school setting I worked with children who had sustained head injuries and those who had other neurological problems.

After arriving in America, I was a full-time mother for 6 years before venturing out to work in Early Intervention. I worked mainly in the home setting as well as in the clinic.

I am now working full-time in the school setting in District 204 and have been working here since 2004. I worked in several schools within our district and I now work in 5 schools (4 Elementary and 1 Middle school). I enjoy keeping up to date by attending continuing education classes and participating in school team discussions. I love what I do, and I use an individualized approach for all my students. I look forward to working with your child to enhance his/her performance within the educational setting.

Shobha Kumarapuram - Special Education Teacher  

Mrs. Kumarapuram graduated from India with a degree in Electrical Engineering and Masters of Business Administration. After moving to the United States, she worked in the technology industry. She graduated with a Master of Arts degree in education with a learning Behavior Specialist endorsement in 2015 and has been a Spring Brook huskie since 2015. She is also endorsed to teach English as a second language. She loves to collaborate with her colleagues to support student learning and behavioral needs in the classroom and beyond. She lives in Naperville with her husband and two awesome children.

Rebecca Thorn - Speech and Language Teacher

Mrs. Thorn is very excited to be a Spring Brook Husky! She has been a Speech-Language Pathologist since graduating from Rush University in Chicago in 2007 with a M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology. Prior to that, she graduated from Miami University (OH) with a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a Minor in Special Education. Mrs. Thorn has spent her career working with children across Chicagoland in private practice, Early Intervention, and local pediatric clinics. In 2025, she transitioned into the school setting and loves empowering children to communicate, however that may look for them. Mrs. Thorn lives in Naperville with her husband, three children, and two dogs. When she is not at school, you may find her hiking, singing, traveling, and going on adventures with her family. 

Francesca Tune - Psychologist

Ms. Tune graduated from DePaul University in 2022, earning a bachelor's degree in Psychology with a concentration in Human Development and a minor in Marketing. She continued her education at The Chicago School, graduating in the summer of 2026 with a Master's degree in Educational Psychology and an Education Specialist degree in School Psychology. Ms. Tune is committed to helping every student thrive and reach their full potential! She lives in Naperville and is thrilled to serve the students at Spring Brook Elementary in District 204, the very school district where she grew up.

Kim Williamson - Occupational Therapist  

I began working in District 204 in 2023 as an Occupational Therapist at both Spring Brook and Peterson Elementary Schools. I graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN with a degree in Occupational Therapy. I have had experience working with pediatrics in the outpatient, hospital and school based settings ranging from preschool through high school aged students. The opportunity to collaborate with other educators and professionals has always been important to me. I currently live in Naperville with my husband and five children. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and traveling. I am excited to be part of such a wonderful community and exceptional school district!