Forty-eight Joliet Township High School faculty members were recognized at the August Board of Education meeting for achieving tenure status. JTHS non-tenured faculty undergo a rigorous multi-year process that includes continuous observation and evaluation. This process provides opportunities for educators to gain valuable classroom experience while also engaging in educational initiatives and contributing to school-wide committees and activities.

The following JTHS faculty members have achieved tenure: Jacob Babich, Kenji Balderas-Sato, Kevin Barron, Alexandra Bartkowiak, Breanna Blackmon, Brianna Bowman, Grace Burrus, Rosaisela Cabrera, Michelle Campos, Michael Carnahan, Elizabeth Cole, Kristen Cooke, Andrea Czart, Luis Diaz, Giavanna Gomez, Cristina Hackett, Amy Healy, Brian Hernandez, Luna Hilal, Terri Hulse, Itzel Jimenez, Ryan King, Joshua Letourneau, Robert Lewis, Christopher Lincoln,  Danielle Litko, Amary Maberry, Sahid Maldonado, Sean McQuown, Emily Mendoza, Donna Miller, Misty Mullin, Brian Munoz, Julie Nettles, Kelly Newton, Ulises Ornelas, Christina Pottorff, Jasmine Rosenboom, Denisse Rubio, George Shimko, Miguel Silva, Anna Sitar, Donovan Smith, Kacey Stockdell, Tyler Theobald, Lily Vellenga, Taylar Venegas, and Amanda Wisslead. 

“At JTHS, our teacher evaluation process is rigorous and comprehensive,” said Dr. Karla Guseman, Superintendent. “The educators recognized tonight have shown real excellence and commitment in meeting those high standards. We’re proud they’ve chosen to build their careers here at JTHS.”