Staff Directory

Johnsburg School District 12 has several departments committed to serving our students, parents and community members. Each department is led by a Principal, Director, Manager or Supervisor who is responsible for the day-to-day operations with the support of a dedicated team of staff members. We encourage you to contact any of our department or school leaders, or their respective support staff members should you have any questions.

James C. Bush Elementary School
2117 W. Church Street
Johnsburg, IL 60051
Phone: (815) 385-3731 Fax: (815) 344-7104

Administrative and Support Staff
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Melanie Junge Principal
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Melissa Carpenter School Nurse
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Sue Dudley Principal's Secretary
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Helen Norris Secretary
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Gigi Crook Secretary
Student Services Faculty
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Miss Dawn Vent Social Worker
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Teresa Bivin ALPS Special Education Teacher
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Chris Aschbacher STEP Special Education Teacher
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Bobbie Wiltse Speech/Language Pathologist
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Keri Davis-Weaver School Psychologist
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Ms. Carly Skvarce School Psychologist
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Ms. Ellyn VanValzah Occupational Therapist
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Kandis Nissen Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Kay Johnson Speech/Language Pathologist
Third Grade Faculty
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Liz Akers Teacher
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Jennifer Bardell Teacher
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Sara Hesemann Teacher
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Tracy Moore Teacher
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Ms. Cindy Pflug Teacher/Team Leader
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Nicole Prejna Teacher
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Jami Myatt 3rd Grade Resource Teacher
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Mary Alice Stone 3rd Grade Resource Teacher
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Annette Bedard Title I Teacher
Fourth Grade Faculty
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Chris Bauer Teacher
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Ms. Debra Diedrich Teacher/Team Leader
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Jill Fox Teacher
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Miss Judy Kent Teacher
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Deb Leathers Teacher
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Monica Reck Teacher
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Kathy Canevello 4th Grade Resource Teacher
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Mary Alice Stone 4th Grade Resource Teacher
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Annette Bedard Title I Teacher
Teacher’s Assistants
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Dawn Becker Teacher's Assistant
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Christine Pocklington Teacher's Assistant
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Linda Calmeyer Teacher's Assistant
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Georgianne Chromczak Teacher's Assistant
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Laura Grobarcik Teacher's Assistant
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Debra Worosz Teacher's Assistant
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mr. Tim HarriSon Teacher's Assistant
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mr. Brian Klingenberg Teacher's Assistant
Custodial Services Staff
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mr. Keith Hahn Head Custodian
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mr. Mike Bessert Custodian
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Ms. Donna Hanusa Custodian
Food Services Staff
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Pam Lafontaine Kitchen Manager
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Stephanie Pabian Kitchen Server
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Michelle Philippsen Kitchen Server
Instructional Technology Staff
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Tracy Chambers Technology Facilitator
Learning Center
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Amy Leman Learning Center Director
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Mary Ann McKay Learning Center Assistant
Specials Faculty
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Kathy Belcher Music/Art Teacher
[field_staff_name-formatted-given-raw] [field_staff_name-formatted-family-raw] Mrs. Ellie Holian Physical Education Teacher