Catherine Cook
Jeff Edmonds currently serves as a 5th Grade Math Specialist at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools since August 2024. Prior roles include Teacher/Coach and Dean of Students, Mathematics Teacher, and Arts & PE Director at Catherine Cook School, where Edmonds has been employed since August 2007. Jeff Edmonds holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia, awarded between June 2011 and December 2014.
Catherine Cook
Mission Statement Catherine Cook School is a vibrant learning community that fosters curiosity, develops critical thinking, and inspires compassionate leadership for students in preschool through 8th grade. Educational Philosophy The power of our student-centered approach lies in the purposeful combination of innovation and inquiry-based experiences designed by talented educators within a nurturing and supportive community. Vision Catherine Cook School is building an inclusive learning community, where evidence-based practices, innovative learning design, and strong relationships are at the heart of educational excellence. Our learners are challenged to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and confidence to grow, work, and contribute meaningfully at school and beyond.