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Laura Ruiz-Maldonado

 

Laura Ruiz-Maldonado holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in middle school language arts, science, and social studies from Northeastern Illinois University. After college, Mrs. Maldonado spent two years working as a kindergarten enrichment teacher at a private preschool in Park Ridge. In addition to her work at the kindergarten level, Mrs. Maldonado spent a year assisting in a preschool classroom at St. Raymond School in Mt. Prospect. Mrs. Maldonado has been teaching at Queen of the Rosary school for six years and helped coach a cheerleading squad for one year along with Miss Ragusin. She taught 1st grade for four years and is currently a 5th grade teacher. Mrs. Maldonado also teaches pre-algebra I, 7th grade literature, and taught 6th grade literature last school year. She believes that through the guidance and commitment of a caring teacher, every student is capable of being motivated to learn.