DeKalb High School
Lindsey Hall, Principal, 1515 S. Fourth St., De Kalb IL, (815) 754-2100, fax (815) 754-2156
 


 

Courses

Faculty


Margaret Abts
School Phone: 815-754-2128

Courses:
Biology
General Biology

Extra Curricular Activities:
Eco Buds


Education
BS, Biology, Western Illinois University 2002
MA, Teaching, Aurora University 2006

Hobbies: volleyball, scuba diving, knitting, running

Sean Chamberlain
School Phone: 815-754-2128

Courses:
Earth/Space Science
General Biology

Extra Curricular Activities: Scholastic Bowl Team
Hourly Dean

Education:
B.S. Microbiology/Biochemistry SIUC

Hobbies: Any and all games

Family: Lives in Genoa with his wife and daughter.

Diane Drennan
School Phone: 815-754-2128

Courses:
Earth/Space Science
Biology

Experience:
14 yrs. analytical research for Amoco
3 yrs. St. Mary Middle School

Hobbies: Reading, quilting, needle work.

Lance Gackowski
School Phone: 815-754-2128

Courses:
Earth/Space Science
Astronomy

Experience:
Grays Lake High School 1985
DeKalb High School 1986-present

Education:
NU and NIU B.S. Geology; MSEd. NIU


Hobbies: Family and Trucking


Family
: Lives in DeKalb with his wife and three children.

Gregg Gunderson
School Phone: 815-754-2128

Courses:
Chemistry
Earth/Space Science

Extra Curricular Activities:
National Honor Society

Experience:
Berkley Jr. HS 1985
Genoa-Kingston High School 1986-1990
DeKalb HS 1990-present.

Education:
B.S. University of Illinois
M.S. Northern Illinois University

Hobbies: Reading

Virginia Hammarberg
School Phone: 815-754-2128

Courses:
Environmental Science
Health

Experience:
DeKalb HS 1991-present

Education:
BGS Northern Illinois University, major-Health, minor-Biology
MEd Curriculum & Instruction, National Louis University

Hobbies: Reading, Tennis, Golf

Family: Lives in DeKalb with husband and three sons.

Isabelle Kovarik
School Phone: 815-754-2128

Courses:
Chemistry
A.P. Biology
Chemistry/Biology

Experience:
Boylan High School '88-'89
Malta High School '93-'94
Kishwaukee College '90-'98
Circle Chemical '80-'01

Education:
BS - Chemistry - NIU
MS - Chemistry & Education - NIU

Hobbies:
Horseback Riding, Skiing, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Canoeing, Swimming

Family:  Lives in rural Malta with her husband, 2 cats, 4 dogs & 6 horses

Ann Shult
School Phone: 815-754-2128

Courses:
Biology
Human Anatomy/Physiology

Extra Curricular Activities:
P.B.I.S. Green Team
Eco Buds

Experience:
1990-1993 Hiawatha HS, science teacher & varsity girls basketball
1995-1996 In-Process Lab Technician, Nestle Chocolate
1996-Present DeKalb HS

Education:
B.S.E. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 1989
M.S.E.  Northern Illinois University   2003

Hobbies: Cycling, Reading, Golf


Jay Smith
School Phone: 815-754-2128

Courses:
Earth Science
General Earth Science
General Physical Science
Honors Physics
Physics

Extra Curricular Activities:
Boys Soccer
Girls Soccer

Experience:
DeKalb HS since 1986

Education:
BA Physics & Mathematics, Wartburg College 1986
MS Physics Northern Illinois University 1997

Hobbies: Instrumental Music, Soccer, Boomerangs


Family: Lives in DeKalb with his wife and three children.


Scott Williams
School Phone: 815-754-2128

Courses: 
Chemistry
Honors Chemistry 
AP Chemistry

Extra Curricular Activities:
WYSE
Scholastic Bowl Team
Area Coordinator

Experience:
Oswego High School
DeKalb High School 1985-present

Education:
BA Chemistry, Aurora University 1974
MsEd Education, Northern Illinois Univ.

Hobbies: Collecting Antiques

Family: Lives in Waterman with his wife.

Sue Wong
School Phone: 815-754-2128

Courses:
Biology
AP Biology

Extra Curricular Activities: Hourly Dean
Curriculum Council Chair
Project Breakthrough

Education:
BA University of California, Berkley
MSEd Northern Illinois University

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 De Kalb School District 428 Dr. James Briscoe, Superintendent 901 S. 4th St. De Kalb, IL. 60115 (815) 754-2350 En Espanol (815) 754-2102 fax (815) 758-6933