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The NCCHS Chronicle, August 2024
NCCHS Celebrates Outstanding AP Art & Design Results
D187 is proud of our students! Two of our former students, Doaa Adam and Elishaddai Figueroa, received the highest possible score on their 2023-2024 AP 2D Art & Design exams. Both Doaa and Elishaddai outperformed state and global averages.
The portfolio of Doaa Adam explores the intersection of cultural identity and architecture. With inspiration to rebuild her hometown of Sudan, Doaa incorporates a fresh approach to composition and a passion for demonstrating meaningful spaces. Doaa is now at the University of Pennsylvania studying architecture. (See Doaa's work in images one and two below)
Elishaddai Figueroa's submissions are captivating narratives of trust and relationships, told through compelling visual examples. Elishaddai’s understanding of color, design, and various art techniques is evident in the work, engaging the viewer in the story. Elishaddai is now attending the New York School of Art and studying film animation. (See images three and four below for examples)
In addition to Elishaddai and Doaa, NCCHS is proud to broadcast several students who earned excellent AP Art & Design scores (see below).
We congratulate our AP Art & Design students on their accomplishments and wish them continued success in their future endeavors. Let's give a shout-out to our outstanding D187 students!
- Jahri Bosley, Class of 2024
- Andy Rodriguez, Class of 2025
- Cesar Cardenas, Class of 2025
- Justina Passantino, Class of 2024
- Andrea Rosales, Class of 2025
- Melany Flores Martinez, Class of 2025
- Baeli Hudy, Class of 2025
- Juan Renteria, Class of 2025
- Leilanys Rivera Del Valle, Class of 2025
Doaa Adam
Doaa Adam
Elishaddai Figueroa
Elishaddai Figueroa
The NCCHS Chronicle, July 2024
Introducing the Team: Meet Your New Assistant Principals
Paul P. Hengels
Greetings,
My name is Paul Hengels and I’ll be serving as one of your Assistant Principals this year. Thank you for welcoming me to the North Chicago High School community. I am deeply committed to the district mission to “empower each child to write their own story of success, and to prepare each child, academically and socially, to pursue and realize their unique purpose.”
During my 20-year career, I have gained experience and training in grades 6-12 in schools with vastly different student populations. This exposure to a range of students, caregivers, communities, resources, and educational programs has honed my adaptability and ability to think creatively. I have found success as an Administrator, a team leader, a core and elective teacher, an Auditorium Manager, and an activity sponsor.
On a personal note, I am the youngest of four, and my Dad is a Purple Heart Marine. I am a first-generation college graduate and a divorced parent of two boys. I have a passion for education and food and am a total geek in my free time.
I look forward to getting to know you all and hope we can work together for a good school year.
Sincerely,
Paul P. Hengels
Breana Calloway
Dear NCCHS Staff,
My name is Breana Calloway, and I am beyond honored to serve as the new Assistant Principal of North Chicago Community High School. I grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with three siblings in a multi-generational household. My late father was an educator, so he instilled in me the importance of education at an early age. Therefore, I was inspired to follow in his footsteps and became a teacher in 2017.
I earned a B.A. in Sociology from Illinois State University and an M.Ed in Elementary Education from National Louis University. After graduating, I taught 3rd Grade Math and Science at Deneen School of Excellence for six years on the Southside of Chicago. I recently transitioned into school leadership as a Resident Principal at Lenart Regional Gifted Center. I am a Doctoral candidate at the University of Illinois at Chicago pursuing an Ed.D in Educational Leadership. Outside work, I enjoy solo traveling, swimming, roller-skating, listening to audiobooks, writing poetry, and spending time with my family. Thank you in advance for welcoming me into the North Chicago High School Community. I am excited to lead and learn beside you all this school year.
With Gratitude,
Breana Calloway
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