My name is Mrs. Neihengen and I am going to be your middle school ESL teacher. This is going to be my first year at UMS, and my fourth year teaching middle school. I love teaching middle school and all the exploring, investigating and fun we get to have!
I recently finished my masters of education program at National Louis University. I love teaching ESL and dual language classes. I am bilingual in Spanish, but I am not perfect at it. Just as you all will grow in your English skills, I hope you will help me grow with my Spanish skills too. I was born and raised on the northside of Chicago. My mom, step-dad, sisters and brother still live there; along with my grandparents, aunts, uncles and many cousins. I try to go home as often as I can to visit with my family. I currently live in Savoy with my husband, Chris, and my baby boy, Lucas. You will see and hear a lot about Chris and Lucas and hopefully meet them during the school year. I cannot wait to spend the next year learning and growing with you! My Favorites: Food: Tacos (Carne Asada) Movie: Princess Bride Book series: Harry Potter Color: Turquoise Drink: Pineapple juice Season: Summer Fast Food: Chipotle Animal: Polar Bear Hobby: Making Christmas ornaments |