Hello! My name is Jessica Brown and I am the 7 White Language Arts teacher! This is my 12th year at MMS and each year I am more and more thankful to work in this community with my students and their families. I graduated from Southern Illinois University (Go Saluki's!) with a bachelor's degree in English Education, as well as a second bachelor's degree in Speech Communication. After college, I continued my academic career and obtained my special education certification, as well as a master's degree in Educational Leadership and a second master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. When I am not teaching I am usually at MMS coaching volleyball, which I love! Outside of school, I love traveling, going to concerts, reading old classic books, gardening, and being with my new rescue dog...who is of course named F. Scott Fitzgerald (Fitz for short). 

Please feel free to reach out and email me at jessicabrown@d15.org! 

Hello! I'm Caitlyn Burton, and I am the Social Studies teacher on the 7-White team. This is my sixth year at MMS, but my 12th year teaching, and I love being part of the Trojan family! I graduated from Bradley University with a degree in social studies at the secondary level, and I am also endorsed in language arts. I completed my master's degree in Instructional Design and Technology and love continuing my own learning!

During my time as an educator, I have taught a combination of language arts and social studies at the middle school level. Middle school students are truly the best and most fun to teach! I love sharing my passion for history with my students. When I'm not watching history documentaries or visiting museums, I enjoy reading and spending time with my family. My husband and I have two sons, Nolan and Oliver. We also have a dog named Maddon. We're huge Cubs fans, and we enjoy traveling. 

I am looking forward to a GREAT year! Please call or email me with any questions or concerns! 

My name is Mr. Shevchik.  I have been a teacher for more than 15 years.  Teaching science at the seventh grade level is what I have been doing for the past several years.  I enjoy all aspects of science.    

Hello, my name is Miss Buchanan, and I am the 7th grade White Team Math teacher! This is my first year at MMS, and I couldn’t be more excited to meet all my new students and families within this community! I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a Bachelors in Elementary Education and emphasis in Mathematics! I had the privilege to represent the Warhawk's as a Cheerleader throughout my time in college! In addition to teaching math, I will also be coaching track this year! In my free time you will find me hanging with my two dogs, watching the sunsets with my family, cooking/baking new recipes, or doing anything active! I am looking forward to working with your child this year!

Hello! I am the 7 White Learning Resource Teacher and 7th Grade Instructional Language Arts Teacher. This is my 13th year teaching and my 12th school year at MMS. I have a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Northern Illinois University in 2012. I also have a Master's degree in Reading that I earned in 2017 and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in technology that I earned in 2019. MMS is my second home! I have coached several sports here, and I am currently one of the 8th grade head volleyball coaches. My favorite things to do outside of school are reading, fishing, riding my bike, swimming, and spending time with my husband and 5-year-old son. I love all dogs, especially my dog, Hercules! 

Please contact me with any questions or concerns. I am looking forward to a fantastic school year!