Mrs. Henson

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Mrs. Henson

Learning Behavior Specialist 
[email protected] | (847) 724-6800
Available 7:30-3:30


Welcome and thank you for stopping by! I have been teaching for just over 10 years, this being my 6th year at Avoca West. I graduated from Barrington High School, and went on to study Special Education at Illinois State University. I am currently working towards my Master’s Degree in Teaching, Learning and Assessment at National Louis University. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, painting, and spending time with my husband, daughter and family. 

I have found great success in teaching the whole child, and including students in their own learning as much as possible. Children are more motivated to learn when they are comfortable in their setting, and lessons are made meaningful to them and their future. In addition, I believe a strong emphasis should be put on social emotional learning and that it promotes student readiness and achievement.