Meet the fantastic team at the Palatine Oxford Learning:

Brooke Greening
(Education Director) Brooke received her Bachelor's Degree in Biblical Studies with Counseling from Faith Baptist Bible College. She went on to receive her Master's degree from Faith Baptist Theological Seminary. She is a world traveler, having visited 5 continents! Brooke enjoys sipping Starbucks coffee and helping her husband with the church plant. Brooke loves to see her students gain confidence and excel in their academic journey!

Rachel Jonko
(Education Coordinator) Rachel has a degree in Math and Computer Science from Lake Forest College and is a certified secondary educator. Rachel loves to teach math and help students excel! In her free time, Rachel loves cooking and spending time with her husband.

Jennifer Hart
Originally, from MI, Jennifer has recently completed her Masters of Education from DePaul University. Transitioning from the teacher side to the office as an Education Coordinator, Jennifer is excited to be helping parents and students reach their goals! Recently married, Jen enjoys reading, the outdoors, and traveling with her husband, Nate.

Meet our Fabulous Teachers

Michelle Trudeau-LaBonar
Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Illinois State University with a double major in Elementary Education and Special Education, birth through 12th grade. She later obtained a master's degree in Teacher Leadership from Roosevelt University. She enjoys spending time with her family and working with horses.

Vira White
Vira has a B.A. in English with a concentration in writing from the University of Illinois. She has worked as a Technical Editor and has written newsletters for many organizations. While raising her young family, Vira obtained a Master's Degree in Education from Roosevelt University. She has been at Oxford since it first opened in 2005. Vira enjoys teaching reading and writing to young students.

Naomi Frydman
Graduated with a B.S. in Biology at Loyola University Chicago with a background in Pre-Med. Has a career in clinical research, but teaches part-time at Oxford to challenge students and help them reach their full potential.

Jennifer Sanders
She grew up in Huntington, Indiana and graduated from Purdue University in 2007 with a B.A. in Social Studies Education. She moved to Illinois in 2007 with her husband, Eric. She loves to teach and talk about history. In her spare time she reads, spends time with family, and bakes.

Shannon Winegar
Grew up in Michigan. Has a BA in English with an emphasis in literature from Hope College. She spends most of her time being a mom to her three kids. She is an avid reader and loves spending time outdoors. She enjoys watching her students grow and smile when they accomplish their goals.

Mike De Long
Graduated from Barat College with a BA in Acting and Directing in 2002. He went back to school in 2006 to earn his teaching certificate from North Park University with a concentration in History. Mike likes to read, watch movies and spend time with his family.

John Summers
Has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Roosevelt University. He teaches at Fremd High School in the summer and is a Teacher Assistant there during the school year. He has been at Oxford since the Spring of 2009 and enjoys inspiring students to have fun while learning.

Will Faehse
Will spent seven years on active duty in the U.S. Army after high school. He proudly served two deployments to Iraq. He is currently attending the University of Illinois at Chicago for a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering. He enjoys a wide assortment of activities including model railroading, traveling, amateur radio and riding motorcycles.