Alyssa Strzalka

Alyssa is a Wheaton Academy graduate (2015). She completed her first year of teaching at Harvest Christian Academy before joining the Wheaton Academy English Department in 2020. She recently transitioned to a job in publishing at Crossway and is excited to continue working with students as a tutor.

Bob Ward

Bob taught English in the public school system for over 30 years and has experience working with all ability levels. Bob enjoys working with international students on English proficiency, and he previously managed Wheaton Academy’s Study Labs.

Liz Reid

Liz is a graduate of St. Mary’s University. She has taught 1st, 3rd, 4th, 7th, 8th grades for the last 25 years. More recently, her teaching experience has been with a local homeschool co-op and is currently teaching preschool in Wheaton. Liz creates a fun, positive learning experience to help meet personal goals and has […]

Kristen Rusthoven

Kristen is a graduate of WCGS and Wheaton Academy, and she is currently teaching English at Wheaton Academy. She has experience working with all ability levels and has been teaching for 10 years. She has experience teaching study skills classes and literacy intervention classes.

Maddie Urban

Maddie Urban is a former Wheaton Academy English teacher. During her five years at Wheaton Academy, Maddie taught all levels of English and loves working with students on their reading and writing. As a former AP Seminar teacher, she particularly enjoys working with upper-level students on research-style writing. Maddie is passionate about supporting each student’s […]

Terry Huttenlock

Terry has taught in her areas of expertise at the college and adult levels for over 25 years. Her areas of expertise include academic research, reading and writing, research methods, instructional technology, ESL, and supporting students with dyslexia, ADHD, low-vision, and blindness by helping them develop study skills and utilize assistive technology. Terry is passionate […]