Susan Sangwa by Susan Sangwa https://padlet.com/rm179/zizwzilaku40b1la Division Head for English & Fine Arts en-us 2021-07-31 15:25:04 UTC 2025-10-09 06:39:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png Who am I? susansangwa https://padlet.com/rm179/zizwzilaku40b1la/wish/1665583331 My name is Susan Sangwa, and I am the division head for the English & Fine Arts.  I also teach freshmen Written and Oral Communications.  This is my 4th year at Buffalo Grove High School. 

I am a midwest gal, growing up mostly in Iowa and Illinois.  Before teaching, I was ranger for the National Service, which signifies my great love of the outdoors, history, and our national parks and forests.]]> 2021-07-31 15:30:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rm179/zizwzilaku40b1la/wish/1665583331 Family susansangwa https://padlet.com/rm179/zizwzilaku40b1la/wish/1665584481 I have two wonderful children, one in elementary school and one in middle school; two fantastic four-legged family members, Buddy & Chloe; and a great partner in crime, my husband, Daoud.

We love to spend our time outside: camping, hiking, biking, swimming, kayaking, and more.  

We also enjoy Marvel movie marathons, too many Netflix series to mention, and finding fun places to eat!]]> 2021-07-31 15:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rm179/zizwzilaku40b1la/wish/1665584481 Before BG... susansangwa https://padlet.com/rm179/zizwzilaku40b1la/wish/1665586022 I've been in education for 18 years.  8 of those years have been in leadership roles.  Prior to BG, I was the English administrator at Bolingbrook High School.  Before that, I taught English at Hinsdale Central High School and James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia.  ]]> 2021-07-31 15:38:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rm179/zizwzilaku40b1la/wish/1665586022 My Education susansangwa https://padlet.com/rm179/zizwzilaku40b1la/wish/1665587140 I went to high school at Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora, Illinois. I received my undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University, and my graduate degree from North Central College in Naperville.  Always eager to learn, I am currently looking for additional programs and coursework in literature, ESL, and DEI.]]> 2021-07-31 15:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rm179/zizwzilaku40b1la/wish/1665587140