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Emma Reno stands in her classroom, in front of posters she feels best represents her values and overall career. Photo by Finn White, '26.

From Student to Staff

Finn White, Reporter
Published December 15, 2025

Former Barrington High School student and recent Illinois State graduate Emma Reno gives details on her career in teaching special education students and her passion for helping others. This interview...

Culinary arts teacher Martyna Siebold poses in the culinary lab where she teaches classes. She originally taught culinary skills to kindergarteners but now teaches high school students. Photo by Nicolas Venturi, '26.

From Crayons to Careers

Nicolas Venturi, Reporter
Published November 19, 2025

Starting her life in Poland, Martyna Siebold has always been interested in food, so much so that after moving to the U.S. she taught kindergarteners how to cook. Now, she's ultimately reaching her goal...

Ms. Lara in the black box theater, a place where she teaches classes and manages rehearsals. In this space she explores all the possibilities the theater has to offer. Photo by Ashley Carfora, '26.

Curtains Up on Noemi Lara

Ashley Carfora, Print Sports Editor
Published November 5, 2025

Noemi Lara is an Illinois State University graduate with a major in English education and a minor in theater. She now has her first teaching job covering for Paula Levin while on maternity leave. She has...

The Multilingual Experience

The Multilingual Experience

Annie Wu, Staff Writer
Published March 11, 2025
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Zaina Khader discusses what it is like to be multilingual and the benefits that come with it.
Photo courtesy of Manav Uddin.

Back to the Building

Manav Uddin, Staff Writer
Published January 10, 2025

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Ty Gorman is the new Associate Principal of Instruction and Future Readiness. He has worked in the district for over 20 years, where he started...

Nailed It!

Nailed It!

Mia Rao, Print Editor-in-Chief
Published January 9, 2025

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Aleksandra Bordeinanu has fostered a love for nail art throughout the entirety of her high school career. From the cost saving benefits to...

Photo by Collin Kane.

Finding the Right Fit

Collin Kane, Staff Writer
Published January 7, 2025

Esther Olson is a special education resource teacher for all grade levels. Olson found her niche after student teaching in the Barrington area, bouncing from school to school and grade to grade. This...

Photo by Annie Wu.

How Should I Live?

Annie Wu, Staff Writer
Published December 17, 2024

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Holding a bachelor's degree in philosophy and a master’s in theology, Jon Mihevc has taught junior and senior English classes for more...

Photo by Nilson Hernandez.

New Place, New Chapter

Nilson Hernandez, Staff Writer
Published December 13, 2024

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Q: Do you have any hobbies that you like to do in your free time? BT: I'm an avid backpacker, so I'm hiking into the Grand Canyon next month...

Photo illustration by Macie Spangler.

Scoring Success

Macie Spangler, Staff Writer
Published December 6, 2024

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Antonio Vezzetti, a new Special Education teacher & football coach, sheds light on the importance of inclusive teaching and communicates...

Photo by Gaby Rosales.

Running on Creativity

Gaby Rosales, Staff Writer
Published November 12, 2024

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Longtime cross country coach and newly appointed 3D art teacher Thomas Root opens up about his transition to teaching high school students....

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