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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.
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.
What are your favorite moments with students?
I love coming to work everyday and having the privilege to teach such wonderful children.
