Meet the MTC Staff
Dan Loftus
Morton Transition Center Coordinator
Email: DLoftus@jsmorton.org
I have worked in District 201 for 8 years: 7 as a social worker at Morton West and 1 year as MTC Coordinator. I was inspired to work in special education shortly after college graduation, when I worked as a substitute teacher and basketball coach. I saw the different ways educators can help students, and I wanted to be part of that. My favorite part of the MTC is being around such wonderful students and working with a caring and dedicated staff.
Degrees and Certifications
BA in English-Marquette University
MSW-Catholic University (Washington, DC)
General Administrative Endorsement-DePaul University
Ryan Ramos
Special Education Teacher
Email: rramos@jsmorton.org
This is my 2nd year here at Morton High School as a Special Education Teacher. I was inspired to work in special education because I want to help students with disabilities reach their highest potential in life, whether it's attaining higher education after high school or to become independent citizens. My favorite part of the MTC is that we are able to provide services to students that need the extra help to live independently.
Degrees and Certifications
BA in Special Education with an LBS1 Endorsement-University of St. Francis
Ted Rosinski
Special Education Teacher
Email: erosinski@jsmorton.org
I have taught for special education 2 years at Morton. I was inspired to work in special education because of family members and friends who were diverse learners. My favorite part of the MTC is the students.
Degrees and Certifications
BA in Teaching of History- University of Illinois at Chicago
LBS1 Endorsement- University of St. Francis
Jennifer Bozyk
Special Education Teacher
Email: JBozyk@jsmorton.org
I have worked in District 201 for 3 years-2 as a DRS transition specialist and 1 year as a special education teacher at the MTC. I was inspired to work in special education as I grew up with a sister who has a cognitive impairment, and this taught me firsthand the impact a caring and dedicated teacher can make in a student's life. My favorite part of the MTC is helping students achieve their highest level of independence possible and seeing the smiles on their faces throughout their accomplishments.
Degrees and Certifications:
BS in Business Administration-Saint Xavier University
MS in Special Education-Purdue University
Steve DeMaertelaere
Vocational Teacher
Email: SDeMaertelaere@jsmorton.org
I have taught at Morton for 11 years. I was inspired to work in special education because I come from a family of educators and they inspired me to pursue a career in this field. My favorite part of the MTC is being a part of the progress all of our students make here.
Degrees and Certifications
BA in English-University of Iowa
MA in Language & Literacy-DePaul University
MA in LBS1-DePaul University
Morton Transition Center Teacher Aides
Guille Brniak
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Denise Farnsworth
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Martha Gonzalez
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Deanna Bednowicz
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Denise Patino
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