Physical Education: Mr. James Churak
It is so hard to pick a singular event or class, but I think what I like best about teaching at MSW is that I get to teach all the students every week. I love getting to know them and assisting them in their educational journey. There are not words to describe the feeling that this school has shown me when my family really needed the support. The students are very eager to give their time, resources, and care to the school community. I have seen quite a few school schools, but this one has something special going on here.
Background and Education
Certificate of Advanced Studies – Educational Leadership – National-Louis University
Expected August 2009
Special Education Endorsement – Roosevelt University
Completed December 2007 – Pending Certification Status
Masters of Arts – Secondary Education – National-Louis University
December 2006
Bachelor of Science – Geography (Urban Area Development Emphasis) / Environmental Studies –University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
Completed December 2000 / Conferred May 2001
Years of Teaching Experience
2007-Present – P.E. Teacher – Mary, Seat of Wisdom School
2005-2007 – P.E. Teacher, 8th Grade Social Studies, 1st grade Science, Tutor – Our Lady of
Destiny School - Des Plaines, IL
2003-2005 – P.E. Teacher, Tutor – St. Leonard School - Berwyn, IL
2003- Interim P.E. Teacher – St. Mary School - Buffalo Grove, IL
2002-2003- Substitute Teacher – District 207- Park Ridge, IL / District 62 – Des Plaines, IL
Additional activities at MSW
I am involved in the Intramural Program.
Hobbies and Interests
If you know me, just about anything sport related. I coach football, and I have coached baseball, track, and wrestling in the past. I love all things Chicago (especially the Cubs and Bears).