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Therese Spalla
Extended Day Teacher

Degrees: B.A.ED K-9 Endorsements in Science and Social Studies from St. Xavier University;
M.A.ED in Curriculum Planning and Education from Olivet Nazarene University.
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Family: My parents, who were born and raised in Chinatown. My great grandparents immigrated from Sicily to Chicago’s Chinatown in 1900.
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Why did you come to work at PTCS?
Pui Tak has always held a special place in place in my heart because my neighbors and piano teacher were members of Chinese Christian Union Church (CCUC), the church that has a close relationship with PTCS. They are very good people and exemplify Christian charity. I always admired how CCUC invested quality time with the youth group. So in 2022, after COVID, I came to work as an after school care teacher and a substitute teacher. I feel so blessed to be part of the PTCS school community. The teachers and staff are the best people I have ever worked with.
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What are your favorite moments with students?
I love coming to work everyday and having the privilege to teach such wonderful children.
