Hello! My name is Jessica Brown and I am the 7 White Language Arts teacher! This is my 11th 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. I am already looking forward to starting my second master's program and I love learning. 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, spending time in the city, and being with my new rescue puppy...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 fifth year at MMS, but my 11th 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. This past November I completed my master's degree in Instructional Design and Technology. 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!

Hi there!  My name is Lauren Lotz, and I am the 7 White Resource Teacher!  I also teach a 7th grade instructional math class.  I grew up in Chicago, IL and attended Northeastern Illinois University.  I have been working at McHenry Middle School since 2017.  I have my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, with a middle school endorsement.  I also went back for my LBS1 (learning behavior specialist) endorsement in 2013.  I completed my master's in special education in 2022.  I am married and my husband is the PE teacher at Valley View Elementary on the other side of town.  We have two kids, Henry and Cecilia.  I love working with middle school kids and am excited to be here!