Join us in celebrating Ms. Yesenia Juarez, Namaste’s Teacher of the Year for the FY25–26 school year! 🎉🍎
A proud Northwestern University graduate and valued member of the Namaste community for the past 6 years, Ms. Juarez has made a lasting impact as a fourth-grade teacher and beyond. She has taught for 10 years.
She leads Namaste’s partnership with the University of Illinois Principal Scholars Program, helping students exceed grade-level expectations and prepare for long-term success in college and their careers. She is also a dedicated mentor to new teachers, sharing her guidance, encouragement, and expertise to help them thrive.
Ms. Juarez embodies our Namaste Pride Values—Peace, Responsibility, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy—in everything she does. Her leadership, heart, and commitment to excellence make Namaste a stronger school community. 💙
Outside the classroom, she enjoys golfing, exploring the city, and attending local conventions. ⛳🏙️
Congratulations, Ms. Juarez! We are so proud to celebrate you and all that you do for our students, staff, and Namaste community! 🎊👏
A proud Northwestern University graduate and valued member of the Namaste community for the past 6 years, Ms. Juarez has made a lasting impact as a fourth-grade teacher and beyond. She has taught for 10 years.
She leads Namaste’s partnership with the University of Illinois Principal Scholars Program, helping students exceed grade-level expectations and prepare for long-term success in college and their careers. She is also a dedicated mentor to new teachers, sharing her guidance, encouragement, and expertise to help them thrive.
Ms. Juarez embodies our Namaste Pride Values—Peace, Responsibility, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy—in everything she does. Her leadership, heart, and commitment to excellence make Namaste a stronger school community. 💙
Outside the classroom, she enjoys golfing, exploring the city, and attending local conventions. ⛳🏙️
Congratulations, Ms. Juarez! We are so proud to celebrate you and all that you do for our students, staff, and Namaste community! 🎊👏