Ms.+Mariela+Kovacs(Miss+Zachwieja's+student+teacher+until+December+2012)

Meet Ms. Kovacs. ..

I was born and raised in Bulgaria and before moving to Illinois in 2007, I used to live in Ohio. I fell in love with Chicago as soon as I came here and even though I like visiting new places, I don’t see myself moving anymore; I am definitely here to stay.

I did not always know that I wanted to be a teacher, but once I started working with children I realized that that was my passion. I have been working as a preschool teacher in various daycare centers for the last 6 years. I did my first year of teaching in Ohio and I continued when I transferred here. I have been employed at the same center for 5 years now and it will be very hard for me to say good-bye to everyone there. On the other hand, I am thrilled to be Ms. Zachwieja’s student teacher and meet her new students.

When we are not busy with work or school, my husband and I spend time with our families and friends, go on short trips or remodel our small old house.

I am very much looking forward to meeting Ms. Zachwieja and all of her 5th graders.

Sincerely, Mariela Kovacs

 Enjoying nature at the Grove in Glenview.