Alumni: The teachers’ enthusiasm for teaching shaped me

Alumni
Written By Greenhouse Team

Ana (James) Stevenson

Ana attended Greenhouse from 2nd through 12th grades, and now teaches in a classical, Christian school.

  • Years at Greenhouse: 2005-16 

  • College: Wheaton College

  • Degree: Elementary Education with ESL speciality

  • Employer: Covenant Classical School

  • Occupation: 3rd grade teacher

  • Living in: Naperville

  • Family: Married to Thurston

  • Worships at: Elan Church

Greenhouse not only provided me with academic knowledge and skills but also instilled in me a deep appreciation for curiosity and a love for lifelong learning. The rhetoric program, in particular, equipped me with the critical thinking, organization skills, and communication skills necessary to excel in college and beyond. It provided me with community. Many of the friends I made are still friends to this day. As I reflect on my journey from student to teacher, I am grateful for the foundation laid by Greenhouse and the teachers who believed in me. Their enthusiasm for teaching shaped me into the teacher I am today. The supportive environment and dedication of the teachers at Greenhouse inspired me to instill similar values and a passion for learning in my students..

-Ana Stevenson

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Greenhouse Christian Co-School, based in the western suburbs of Chicago (Wheaton, IL), serves families all across the suburbs of Chicago. Serving grades 1 through 12 , our core program provides in-person learning one day a week and our elective classes include a variety of enrichment opportunities.

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