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Office: In the Attendance Office
danielle.ossman@d214.org
(847) 718-4006
Instagram & Twitter: @SenoraDeanBG

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Email or stop by the office just to talk to me and we'll schedule something. I ALWAYS have time for you!

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This is my 2nd year as DHSSSW and before this I taught Spanish for 15 years! I have taught every course imaginable.
As a Spanish teacher I loved helping students see the world differently and live for the moment they realize that it doesn't matter if you are perfect, it's completely fine to make mistakes! I started learning Spanish when I was a freshman in high school so, it's possible for anyone to start as long as they are willing to try!

Now as a DHSSSW I love helping students navigate the building and I am always here to help in any way that I can.

I received my Bachelor's degree in Spanish, Secondary Education from the University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign (Go Illini!), a Master's in Educational Leadership from Aurora University, a Master's in Spanish from California State University- Sacramento and I am also a Nationally Board Certified Teacher. I love to study and learn and I think it helps me remember what it's like to be a student.

When I grow up, I want to learn Italian (my grandpa was from Italy), how to play the piano, and how to make a really great apple pie. I LOVE to cook, run, play/watch soccer, spend time with friends & family and watch sports.

I can't wait to meet you and help you feel like a part of our #oneBG family!

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Fun fact- I met my husband while studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain during my junior year of college. He is my favorite souvenir...well, besides my Salvador Dalì melting clock. We have 3 amazing kids: Luke, Ben and Lanie. I love my kids, but, because of them, almost the only shows I know are Paw Patrol, Pokemon and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. We love hiking, playing sports (especially soccer!), traveling and cooking together.

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I love to travel and luckily my career helps me justify my passion! I spent my junior year of college in Barcelona, Spain and to this day I keep in contact with friends I met- they even Zoom in to my classes sometimes! My MA in Spanish was a travel program so I spent one summer in Guatemala, one in Peru and one in Spain. It was a great way to learn about many different cultures and I would HIGHLY recommend studying abroad ANYWHERE you can during college! I have also visited, England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Mexico, Andorra, and Australia! I have many more places on my bucket list and hope to start crossing them off soon!

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One of my favorite things is taking students to see the world. I have led several student trips to Spain over the years, including helping to start an exchange program at my prior school.

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I have 3 brothers and a sister. My youngest brother is 18 years younger than me and will be a sophomore in college this year!

I put ketchup on my hot dogs and I don't care who knows it

I ate guinea pig (see above), llama and cow heart in Peru. Guinea pig wasn't my favorite but, the other two were surprisingly ok!

I once won a trip to Mexico on the radio!

I love The Office

My playlists are super eclectic: pop, country, rock, alternative, classical and rap... I'll listen to almost anything!

My favorite color is blue

I loved all things pumpkin before Starbucks did

I worked as a lifeguard all through hs/college and once got an award for saving a woman's life

BG social studies teacher Mr. McCabe worked at my high school and was a chaperone on a field trip I took junior year, BG PE teacher Mr. Sullivan was the athletic trainer at my high school also!