Lisa Levy Teacher Chicago, Illinois "Teaching children in school involves understanding the 'whole' child. It is no longer just about reading, writing and math. It is an inspiring, all-consuming, incredible, energetic, chaotic, fast-paced, amusing and emotional experience. I view it like being a conductor for a challenging symphony. I'm there to help find and hone all this talent, help everyone achieve their best and then listen to the music!!" Photo: Lisa Levy and her son!

Lisa Levy has been an educator for 10 years. She has taught kindergarten, first and second grade. As a freelance writer, Lisa wrote supplemental science lessons for text books. She also developed her own reading/writing curriculum and has stayed with her class from first to second grade.

Lisa earned her Bachelor's degree in English Literature from the University of Michigan, her Master's degree in Education from National-Louis University, and an endorsement for teaching English as a Second Language from the Illinois Resource Center.

Lisa lives in the Chicago area with her husband, almost 2-year-old son, and 10-year-old Golden Retriever. She recently retired from the classroom to spend more time with her son and to tutor elementary-age children in reading, writing and/or math.