JTHS Welcomes Nicole Mc Morris as District Curriculum Director for Mathematics

Joliet Township High School is proud to announce that Nicole Mc Morris will serve as the District Curriculum Director for Mathematics.

The Board of Education approved Mc Morris’ employment recommendation at the regularly scheduled July 21 board meeting.

Mc Morris comes to Joliet Township High School with a wealth of curricular knowledge and expertise. She served as Teacher Leader of the Mathematics Department at Rich South High School since 2013 and began her career in mathematics education in 2009. Mc Morris’ achievements at Rich South High School include curricular alignment to state standards, assessment writing and implementation, mentorship, data driven instruction, technology implementation and the provision of staff professional development. She has mentored, coached teachers and guided a team of colleagues to re-aligning the math curriculum to the Common Core State Standards.

In addition, Mc Morris holds several degrees including a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Secondary Education from Chicago State University and two Masters of Education Degrees from National-Louis University for Interdisciplinary Studies in Curriculum & Education, and Administration and Supervision. She is currently completing her Doctor of Education with a focus on Educational Leadership at National Louis University with an anticipated completion date of March 2016.

Mc Morris’ employment is effective immediately and she looks forward to joining the JTHS administrative team. “My personal educational philosophy is grounded in being a life-long learner,” said Mc Morris. “I believe strongly in practicing what you preach and leading by example, for young people and adults alike. My passion for successfully preparing our youth with the necessary skills for thriving in the world beyond the high school building continues to motivate and drive my devoted engagement in the field of public education.”