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Ms. Hope finished up her AMI Elementary certification and master’s degree at Loyola University in the summer of 2020. Before that, she worked for three years at the public Montessori school, Huntley Hills, as an upper elementary teacher.

Ms. Hope is supported and loved by her husband, Kevin, and two teenage children Garrett and Emily. Her family has two cats and a husky named Luna. Before she decided to follow her passion for children and Montessori, Ms. Hope was a corporate accountant for 15 years. She worked in the software industry, the NASCAR industry, and IT. As a controller, Ms. Hope enjoyed working with so many creative, gifted people making each company a success.

Ms. Hope enjoys new adventures and nature. She loves to travel and get outdoors for some hiking, photography, skiing, windsurfing (it’s been a while), or just lounging and reading a good book. She stays active with a neighborhood boot camp and running.