1. So, how do you like Vanguard so far?
I love everything about it! The building, the students, the staff. And it's very homey, and small which I like.
2. Did you always want to be in the teaching field?
No, actually. When I was younger, and still living in Poland, my dream job was to be a garbage man! (laughs) I thought it would be so cool to ride on those huge trucks!
No, actually. When I was younger, and still living in Poland, my dream job was to be a garbage man! (laughs) I thought it would be so cool to ride on those huge trucks!
3. What were you like in High School?
Believe it or not, I was pretty weird! I had long hair, played guitar, and was into a lot of Black Metal type bands. I was a good student though, with hardworking parents who worked 2 plus jobs, so I think I can relate a lot to Vanguard students in the sense that my family had to work hard for everything we had.
Believe it or not, I was pretty weird! I had long hair, played guitar, and was into a lot of Black Metal type bands. I was a good student though, with hardworking parents who worked 2 plus jobs, so I think I can relate a lot to Vanguard students in the sense that my family had to work hard for everything we had.
Well, I have a son, Dominik, so I love just going outside and playing with him. He's the best. I'm also REALLY into Badminton, and I even coach at Buffalo Grove and Elk Grove High School!
5. What is the best piece of advice you've ever gotten?
To work hard at anything you do, and give it your best.
To work hard at anything you do, and give it your best.
6. What is your favorite book?
Well, my son's favorite book is "Where Is Baby's Belly Button?" by Karen Katz, and it's sorta grown on me (laughs). But my other favorite book since High School has been Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
7. What is something that most people don't know about you?
I compete at a high level in Badminton, and I've traveled around the world to go to competitions. I've been to Canada, Boston, places like that. Also, I moved here from Poland when I was pretty young, because of a green card lottery! Basically, people across Poland applied to get themselves and their families a green card, and my family happened to win! We had 3 months to pack up all our things and move to America! So that was pretty crazy.
8. What would you say is your biggest personal accomplishment?
My biggest personal accomplishments were learning to speak English, and going back to school with minimal resources. I actually went to Harper for Massage Therapy, and then to North Eastern for my teaching degree.
9. How would your friends and family describe you?
They would say that I'm hard working, and have a great sense of humor.
10. If you could live anywhere in the universe, where would it be?
On an island with clear blue water! I'm happy anywhere I can swim.
11. A time when you were embarrassed?
Well, when I first came here and knew very little English, someone said to me "What's up?" And I actually looked up at the ceiling. The guy explained to me later that it was something common Americans said, and I busted out laughing.
12. What is a strange talent that you have?
Hmm. I can make owl sounds? I guess that's pretty cool.
13. What is the most adventurous thing you've ever done?
When I was 10 years old, I was a part of the boy scouts, and we went on a 3 week wilderness journey, basically living off our own resources. I had a blast! I even repelled off a 60 meter bridge, which scared me half to death, but I'm very glad I did it!
14. If someone were to make a movie about your life, who would you hope would
play you?
James Dean! We have the same birthday, and he's a total badass!
My goal is to get kids excited about being active and healthy. I also want them to find something active that they like to do, and continue it outside of High School. Even if it's just walking, it's still good excercise!
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