Principal's Message
Christopher Forst, Brighton Park Principal
B.A. Social Sciences Interdisciplinary: Health & Human Services in Early Childhood Development, University at Buffalo
M. Ed. Elementary Educational Studies, Johns Hopkins University
M. Ed. Education Leadership, Teachers College, Columbia University
Christopher Forst began his career in education with Teach For America, where he taught fourth grade math and science in Chicago at Acero Brighton Park. While working with students, Chris gained a lot of experience working on school-level projects, sparking his interest in school leadership. "Having the opportunity to be part of a founding school team and experiencing a variety of school level roles impassioned me work alongside like-minded individuals who are looking to provide the best opportunities to all of our students," he said. "My primary goal is to ensure that all students have a safe, consistent, and supportive environment so our teachers can provide top-quality academic opportunities to all of our scholars."
Contact Information: Phone: 312-455-5434, Email: [email protected]
M. Ed. Elementary Educational Studies, Johns Hopkins University
M. Ed. Education Leadership, Teachers College, Columbia University
Christopher Forst began his career in education with Teach For America, where he taught fourth grade math and science in Chicago at Acero Brighton Park. While working with students, Chris gained a lot of experience working on school-level projects, sparking his interest in school leadership. "Having the opportunity to be part of a founding school team and experiencing a variety of school level roles impassioned me work alongside like-minded individuals who are looking to provide the best opportunities to all of our students," he said. "My primary goal is to ensure that all students have a safe, consistent, and supportive environment so our teachers can provide top-quality academic opportunities to all of our scholars."
Contact Information: Phone: 312-455-5434, Email: [email protected]
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Licenciado en Ciencias sociales interdisciplinarias: Salud y servicios humanos en el desarrollo de la primera infancia, Universidad de Buffalo
M. Ed. Estudios Educativos Elementales, Universidad Johns Hopkins
M. Ed. Liderazgo Educativo, Teachers College, Universidad de Columbia
Christopher Forst comenzó su carrera en educación con Teach For America, donde enseñó matemáticas y ciencias de cuarto grado en Chicago en Acero Brighton Park. Mientras trabajaba con los estudiantes, Chris ganó mucha experiencia trabajando en proyectos a nivel escolar, lo que despertó su interés en el liderazgo escolar. "Tener la oportunidad de ser parte de un equipo escolar fundador y experimentar una variedad de roles a nivel escolar me apasionó trabajar junto a personas de ideas afines que buscan brindar las mejores oportunidades a todos nuestros estudiantes", dijo. "Mi objetivo principal es asegurar que todos los estudiantes tengan un ambiente seguro, consistente y de apoyo para que nuestros maestros puedan brindar oportunidades académicas de alta calidad a todos nuestros estudiantes".
Información de contacto: 312-455-5434 [email protected]