Christopher House
Jill Peterson has extensive work experience in the education field. Jill began their career in 2002 as a Co-Teacher at Families Together Cooperative Nursery School. Jill held this role until 2006. In 2008, Jill joined Christopher House as a Master Teacher and Mentor Teacher. Jill continues to work in these positions, with no specified end dates.
Jill Peterson obtained their Bachelor's of Science degree in Early Childhood from Northeastern Illinois University from 2002 to 2007. Jill then pursued their ESL Endorsement at Roosevelt University from 2011 to 2012. Following this, they completed their Master of Arts degree in Teacher Leadership at Roosevelt University from 2013 to 2014.
Christopher House
Christopher House's family of schools provides low-income children and their parents with high-quality education programs that prepare them for success in school, the workplace, and life. Christopher House’s unique, proven model of education, from birth through high school, levels the playing field for low-income children. We partner with families to provide a continuum of schools serving infant, preschool, elementary, high school, and adult students, as well as support services that create stable, self-sufficient families. Our centers are nationally renowned and have earned the highest ratings in the City of Chicago. High standards and a commitment to continuous quality improvement are the driving force behind all of our work. We group our programs into four schools: Infant and Pre-School, Elementary School, After-School, and Parent School. We focus on each child’s overall growth and development which has a positive, measurable impact on their ability to succeed. Understanding that educating the child is not enough, we also provide supportive services to the entire family that help build stability and self-sufficiency. We serve over 5,000 children and family members every year through our five sites on Chicago’s north and west sides.