Deborah Vichos

COMS Upper Elementary Directress (9-12), 2011-Present

Professional Information:

AMI Elementary Diploma, Montessori Institute of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, 2006-2007.
4^th-8^th Generalist Teaching License, Houston Independent School District Alternative Certification Program, Houston, TX, 2002-2003.
B.A. in English and Creative Writing; Integrated Liberal Studies certificate, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, 1997-2001.
Kindergarten Teaching Assistant, Academy for Global Citizenship Chicago, IL, August, 2010-June, 2011
Upper Elementary Directress, Milwaukee Montessori School Milwaukee, WI, August, 2007-June, 2010
Children’s House Assistant, Milwaukee Montessori School Milwaukee, WI, August, 2005-June 2006
10^th grade Language Arts Teacher, Yes College Preparatory Charter School Houston, TX, August 2004-June 2005
Teach for America 6^th and 7^th grade Language Arts Teacher, McReynolds Middle School, Houston, TX, August 2002-June 2004

Off-school hours you may find me: gardening, reading, camping, and spending time with friends and family

Favorite Quote:

“To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that reflects and enhances the freedom of others.” –Nelson Mandela

Dream of: To support and inspire children to actively engage in solving social problems and making a better world, from the local to global community.