Who We Are

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Tonya Hammaker, Principal 

Dear Tubman Family,

It is with great enthusiasm that I extend my warmest welcome to each and every one of you as the new Principal of Tubman Elementary School. I am truly honored and thrilled to join this vibrant and thriving community.

While I may be new to Tubman, I bring with me a wealth of experience after having served as an IB Principal for 11 years in Chicago’s Little Village community. I am confident that the knowledge, insights, and passion I have gained over the years will enable me to contribute positively to the Tubman community.

My vision for Tubman is to lead in a way that ensures a safe, supportive, equitable, and rigorous environment for our students. This vision is not just a statement; it is a commitment to each child who walks through our doors. It is a pledge to provide an education that nurtures not only their minds but also their hearts.

As we embark on this journey together, I want to assure you that my door is always open. I value open and transparent communication and believe that together, we can achieve great things for our students. Your insights, feedback, and ideas are not only welcomed but are integral to our collective success.

In the coming weeks and months, I look forward to getting to know each of you better, understanding the unique strengths and aspirations of our students, and building upon the wonderful traditions and accomplishments of Tubman Elementary.

I firmly believe that our school is more than just a place of learning; it is a community – a family. Together, we will create an environment where every child feels safe, supported, and encouraged to reach for the stars. We will foster an atmosphere of equity and inclusion that celebrates the diversity of our student body.

I am excited about the journey ahead and the incredible opportunities we have to make a positive impact on the lives of our students. Together, we will empower them to become the best versions of themselves, academically and personally.

Once again, I extend my warmest welcome to you all. Let us embark on this exciting adventure together, with a shared commitment to the success and well-being of our students.

If you have any questions, thoughts, or simply want to introduce yourself, please feel free to reach out to me at thammaker@cps.edu or (773) 534-5725. I am here to serve and support you.

Here's to a fantastic academic year filled with growth, achievement, and joy.

Sincerely,

Principal Hammaker

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Qiana Wiley, Assistant Principal 

Greetings Tubman Community,

It is with excitement and gratitude that I write this introduction as the Assistant Principal of Tubman Elementary School. I’m honored to serve in this capacity. I look forward to building relationships, supporting, and collaborating with the Tubman community.

For the past 17 years, I have served families and students at CPS. I worked as a Middle School teacher, IB Coordinator and Acting Assistant Principal. I am an alumna of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Governors State University and DePaul University.

My philosophy is that every student should have access to culturally relevant resources that catapult their academic success. I am committed to supporting the needs of all students while being equitable and inclusive. I cannot wait to celebrate our collective success during this school year as a community.

I look forward to meeting everyone. My door will always be open to you. Please feel
free to contact me at qrwiley-ruff@cps.edu.

Kind Regards,
Qiana Wiley

Meet Our Faculty and Staff

Ms. Starring

PYP (PK), Room 110
lstarring@cps.edu

Ms. Lopez

PYP (PK), Room 110
sllopez1@cps.edu

Ms. Astle

PYP (KDG), Room 201
kistelzel@cps.edu

Ms. Rose

PYP (KDG), Room 202
bault@cps.edu

Ms. Wallace

PYP (1st), Room 204
cwallace12@cps.edu

Ms. Hulbert

PYP (2nd), Room 203
ekellam@cps.edu

Ms. Fleener

PYP (2nd), Room 206
efleener1@cps.edu

 

Ms. Taguchi

PYP (3rd), Room 205
ataguchi@cps.edu

Ms. Brown-Rivera

PYP (4th), Room 209
mhbrown@cps.edu

Mr. Gillis

PYP (4th), Room 210
legillis@cps.edu

Ms. Ladzik

PYP (5th), Room 301
sladzik1@cps.edu

Mr. Yang

PYP (5th), Room 303
wyyang@cps.edu

Ms. Welsh

MYP, Room 305,
Science
hjwelsh@cps.edu

Ms. Cole

MYP, Room 306
Language and Literature
gcole5@cps.edu

Ms. Baker

MYP, Room 307
Mathematics
mebaker3@cps.edu

Mr. Reece

MYP, Room 308
Individuals and Societies.
tareece1@cps.edu

Ms. Masters

PYP, Room 201
wmasters1@cps.edu

Ms. Manatad

PYP, Room 203
rmanatad@cps.edu

Ms. Velazquez

PYP, Room 204
evelazquez42@cps.edu

Ms. Montelongo

PYP, Room 204
jramirez393@cps.edu

Ms. Brichta

PYP & MYP, Room 205
jrbrichta1@cps.edu

Ms. Castillo

PYP, Room 210
jgcastillo6@cps.edu

Mr. Rench

PYP & MYP, Room 303
djrench@cps.edu

Ms. McNally

MYP, Room 306
memcnally@cps.edu

Mr. Tinich

MYP, Room 307
ajtinich1@cps.edu

Ms. Chestleigh

MYP, Room 308
abchestleigh@cps.edu

Ms. Rosenberg

Case Manager, Room 305
rcrosenberg@cps.edu

Ms. Pirillis

PYP Coordinator
fpirillis@cps.edu

Ms. Traficante

MYP Coordinator
ekbrightwell@cps.edu

Ms. Gyorffy

ELPT
jjtupacyupanqui@cps.edu

Ms. C

PYP & MYP, Dance (PK-8)
Drama (PK-7)
Visual Arts (6-8)
jjheyn-cubacub@cps.edu

Mr. Cordova

PYP & MYP, Physical & Health Education (PK-8)
facordova1@cps.edu

Mr. Hall

PYP & MYP, Music (PK-8)
njhall@cps.edu

Ms. Leventis

PYP & MYP, Library (PK-5th) & Design (6th-8th)
cgleventis@cps.edu

Mr. Bice

PYP & MYP, World Language (PK-8)
wbice1@cps.edu

Ms. Beeker

School Counselor
hlbaumgardne@cps.edu

Ms. Mason

Speech/Language Pathologist
dmmcnicholas@cps.edu

Ms. Hercher

Social Worker
emhercher@cps.edu

Ms. Kardas

Psychologist
efkardas@cps.edu

Mr. Perez

Occupational Therapist
hperez38@cps.edu

Ms. Vezina

Physical Therapist
hvezina@cps.edu

Ms. Reilly

Nurse
creilly1@cps.edu

Ms. Brooks

cmbrooks4@cps.edu

Ms. Cardenas

ccardenas1@cps.edu

Ms. Dixon

Room 206
jndixon4@cps.edu

Ms. Foy

csfoy@cps.edu

Ms. Hernandez

yhernandez141@cps.edu

Ms. Kontos

takontos@cps.edu

Ms. Maldonado

mrmaldonado@cps.edu

Ms. Parnell

mjparnell@cps.edu

Ms. Washington

lwashington72@cps.edu

Ms. Martinez

School Clerk
rmartinez170@cps.edu

Ms. Torok

Office Support
mrtorok@cps.edu

Mr. Harris

Safety and Security
csharris4@cps.edu

Mr. Bonner

Safety and Security
cmbonner@cps.edu

Primary Years Program (PYP) Classrooms

Pre-K

Kindergarten

First Grade

 

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade

Middle Years Program (MYP) Classrooms

 

Specialists

Fine Arts

Nicholas Hall
Music (PK-8)
njhall@cps.edu

Jan Heyn-Cubacub
Dance (PK-8)
Drama (PK-7)
Visual Arts (6-8)
jjheyn-cubacub@cps.edu

World Language

William Bice / Tiffany Mohiser
Arabic (PK-8)
wbice1@cps.edu

Jessica Gyorffy
ELPT
jjtupacyupanqui@cps.edu

Media and Technology

Calli Leventis
Library (K-5)
Design (6-8)
cgleventis@cps.edu

Physical Education

Fabian Cordova
Physical & Health Education (PK-8)
facordova1@cps.edu

International Baccalaureate

Freeda Pirillis
Primary Years Program (PK-5) Coordinator
fpirillis@cps.edu

Emily Traficante
Middle Years Program (6-8) Coordinator
ekbrightwell@cps.edu

Resource Specalists

Heather Beeker
School Counselor
hlbaumgardne@cps.edu

Rebecca Rosenberg
Case Manager
rcrosenberg@cps.edu

Betsy Hercher
Social Work
emhercher@cps.edu

Elizabeth Kardas
Psychologist
efkardas@cps.edu

Dana Mason
Speech/Language Pathologist
dmmcnicholas@cps.edu

Hernan Perez
Occupational Therapist
hperez38@cps.edu

Heather Vezina
Physical Therapist
hvezina@cps.edu

Carol Reilly
Nurse
creilly1@cps.edu