Our “Together We Are D45” series celebrates the unique ways District 45 teachers and staff contribute to student success. We share unique stories to help our District and the community experience who we are through the lens of our uniqueness.
TOGETHER WE ARE D45
PATRICK HOLMES
Meet Patrick Holmes, a 5th Grade teacher at North Elementary School. Patrick wants his students to embrace their individuality but also know how to work as a team and a family, within and outside the classroom.
DEANNA DIPIETRA
Meet Deanna DiPietra, a 3rd Grade teacher at Schafer Elementary School. Deanna realizes the most important part of her job is building relationships with her students and their families.
KELLY HAUGEN
Meet Kelly Haugen, a 7th Grade math teacher at Jackson Middle School. Through her experiences with great teachers in District 45 as a child, Kelly quickly realized she wanted to become a teacher and provide students with the same positive experience.
