PMSA Python Press
April 27, 2025
Ms. Parker
Q: How long have you been a teacher at PMSA?
A: I am finishing my first year as a teacher at PMSA, but my twenty-sixth year as a teacher.
Q: Classes/grade levels that you have taught while at PMSA?
A: This year I have taught Freshman Health, Junior/Senior Wellness, and Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors for Behind-the-Wheel.
Q: What activities and/or sports/clubs do you sponsor?
A: I am the Behind-the-Wheel coordinator. I organize students and teachers for groupings to complete the required 6 hours of BTW instruction and 6 hours of observation in a car.
Q: What do you love most about teaching here at PMSA?
A: I love the students and staff. Everyone here has been so welcoming, nice, and positive about teaching and learning.
Q: What is your most memorable moment while teaching here at PMSA?
A: My most memorable moment was when my first PMSA student received her driver's license. She sent me a picture on Teams and was so excited.
Q: What is an interesting fact(s) that many do not know about you?
A: I have traveled to almost all 50 states in the United States. I am working on getting to the last eight states.
Q: What book(s) are you currently reading for pleasure?
A: I am currently reading cozy mysteries my mother sends me.
Q: Anything else you would like to tell the school community about yourself?
A: This year we had a parent night for sophomores, juniors, and seniors to get information about driver's education and behind-the-wheel our plan is to do it again at the beginning of next school year. The event provides information on how PMSA runs their program, state rules and requirements, and a chance to ask your questions in person. Please watch for the information in the fall.
Ryan Hernandez
Ryan Hernandez is a sophomore at PMSA. He is currently on the varsity baseball team at Proviso East where he is a catcher and plays right field. In addition, he was on PMSA's debate team and participated in the spring play of Alice and Wonderland. He does all of this while maintaining a 4.8 GPA!
Q: What is your most memorable moment as a student at PMSA?
A: My most memorable moment as a student at PMSA was being nominated for NHS this year and going to the homecoming dance.
Q: What do you love most about PMSA?
A: I love the teachers, they are very understanding and comforting. I can definitely be myself in many classes and I like Ms. Taylor's class.
Q: What are your plans post high school?
A: I would love to go into education and teach either Spanish or Math at the high school level.
Q: What is your number 1 college choice?
A: I aspire to attend the University of Chicago.
Q: What is your favorite subject(s)
A: Spanish and Math.
Q: What is your favorite book?
A: I enjoy reading comic books such as Captain America. I am a Manga fan as well.
Q: What is something interesting about yourself that you want to share with the PMSA school community?
A: People always say that I love to smile. It feels good to smile and be happy.
The PMSA PTO is a volunteer organization of parents and teachers that strives to make a positive impact in our school for our students.
RSVP here:
MEMBERSHIP: Please see attached jot form to sign your family up now.
https://www.jotform.com/form/242517206936155
Our monthly membership meetings are optional but encouraged. (Offering both an online option and in person at the school.)
DUES: Your membership fees help support a variety of non-funded school activities and programs for our children. Membership fees for each PMSA family is $10 each school year. An additional $10 is suggested as a fundraising fee. Cash, check (PMSA PTO), Zelle (thepmsapto209@gmail.com) can be used.
LEADERSHIP ROLES: We need your help. The Vice President position and committee chair volunteers are needed for this school year! Interested in getting more involved in our PTO? Please let reach out and let us know if you think you have the time and talents to get more involved. Thepmsatpo209@gmail.com
YARD SIGNS: We officially launched our PTO Yard Sign Fundraiser last spring, and it was highly successful. One of our goals as a Parent Teacher Organization is to increase school pride in our communities. We hope that the yard sign project helps us achieve this goal, as well as serve as a fundraiser for future projects for our school. Yard signs are 20 dollars apiece and can be delivered to your home or picked up at our next PTO meeting. If you are interested, please fill out the google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGpFlD2heUgdQoTjVD9rblWGfMaf3NvR_eKGAtilkhhN71LA/viewform.
Payment must be received before sign delivery. Cash, check (made out to The PMSA PTO), or Zelle (thepmsapto209@gmail.com) are accepted. You are NOT required to join the PTO in order to purchase a sign.
MONTHY MEETINGS: The PMSA PTO will be holding their monthly meeting the THIRD Wednesday evening of each month at 6:30 PM at the PMSA Library Resource Center. (Please note that in lieu of the December meeting, we will have an in-person holiday event) (See attached graphic for all meeting dates). Can’t meet in person? Join us remotely on ZOOM.
Any questions? Thepmsapto209@gmail.com or text President Anissa Butler at 630-240-2191.
PMSA Club and Activity Bus
Arrives at PMSA at 4:45 pm
Departs PMSA at 5:00 pm
The activity bus will drop the students off at their bus stop location.
It is important that all students know their bus stop location and that they share it with the bus driver.
Click the button below and visit the Proviso Transportation page to find your bus stop location.
Ms. Parker
Estoy finalizando mi primer año en PMSA, pero llevo veintiséis años como docente.
¿Qué clases o niveles ha enseñado en PMSA?
Este año he impartido Salud para primer año, Bienestar para juniors y seniors, y clases prácticas de conducción para sophomores, juniors y seniors.
¿Qué actividades o clubes patrocina?
Soy la coordinadora del programa de conducción práctica. Organizo a estudiantes y profesores para completar las 6 horas requeridas de instrucción y 6 horas de observación en el automóvil.
¿Qué es lo que más le gusta de enseñar en PMSA?
Me encantan los estudiantes y el personal. Todos han sido muy acogedores, amables y positivos respecto a la enseñanza y el aprendizaje.
¿Cuál ha sido su momento más memorable en PMSA?
Cuando mi primera estudiante de PMSA obtuvo su licencia de conducir y me envió una foto por Teams muy emocionada.
¿Algún dato interesante sobre usted?
He viajado a casi todos los 50 estados de EE. UU.; me faltan ocho.
¿Qué libro está leyendo actualmente por placer?
Estoy leyendo novelas de misterio que me envía mi madre.
¿Algo más que le gustaría compartir con la comunidad escolar?
Este año organizamos una noche informativa para padres de sophomores, juniors y seniors sobre educación vial. Planeamos repetirla al inicio del próximo año escolar.
Ryan Hernandez
Ryan es estudiante de segundo año en PMSA. Forma parte del equipo de béisbol varsity en Proviso East como receptor y jardinero derecho. Además, participó en el equipo de debate y en la obra de primavera "Alicia en el País de las Maravillas", todo mientras mantiene un GPA de 4.8.
¿Cuál ha sido tu momento más memorable en PMSA?
¿Qué es lo que más te gusta de PMSA?
Los profesores; son muy comprensivos y acogedores. Puedo ser yo mismo en muchas clases, especialmente en la de la Sra. Taylor.
¿Cuáles son tus planes después de la preparatoria?
Me gustaría enseñar español o matemáticas a nivel de secundaria.
¿Cuál es tu universidad de preferencia?
Aspiro a asistir a la Universidad de Chicago.
¿Asignaturas favoritas?
Español y matemáticas.
¿Libro favorito?
Disfruto leer cómics como Capitán América y soy fan del manga.
¿Algo interesante sobre ti que quieras compartir?
La gente siempre dice que me encanta sonreír. Me hace sentir bien y feliz.