Ms. Tori lives in Dixon with her husband, Matt, their son, Kelvin, and their dog, Cleo. Tori got involved at Woodlawn when Kelvin attended preschool here; she started out teaching some gardening and cooking programs, including the culinary program with the preschoolers. During the summer of 2022, she jumped into the preschool program as an assistant teacher and says, “I truly feel like I have found my life’s passion in the classroom!” Tori has a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University and has been attending continuing education classes for several years. In her free time she likes to participate in outdoor activities like hiking, birding, and biking with her family. She also enjoys cooking, macramé, and LOVES to read!