Mrs. Mona Taliya

Hello Families,

For the past 24 years, I've had the privilege of teaching fourth grade to some wonderful students. This year I have the honor of teaching 3-5 GATE reading. I am thrilled that I will be working with a group of creative, inquisitive, and articulate students. 

I hold the following degrees and certifications:

•  B.S. in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago
• B.S in Elementary Education from North Park University
• M.A. in Teaching and Leardership from St. Xavier University
• M.A. in Technology from Concordia University
• Gifted Education Endorsement

My goals as a reading teacher are to nurture the students' love of reading, include a variety of genres in our classroom, and provide opportunities to think critically about text. I want students to be independent readers, writers, and thinkers who effectively communicate their ideas through writing and speaking. I am committed to helping students grow as readers and writers, and I am looking forward to a wonderful year together.