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Cheryl West

OA MTSS Coordinator / Case Manager

Cheryl West

MTSS / EL / Special Programs / Case Manager

PBIS Team Leader

“If some students are unresponsive, maybe you can’t teach them yet, but you can love them. And if you can love them today, maybe you can teach them tomorrow”. -Jeffrey R. Holland

 

Cheryl West
MTSS / EL / Case Manager / Special Programs
Education & Credentials
B.A. Sociology - Criminal and Juvenile Justice - DePaul University M.A. Multi-Categorical Special Education - Saint Xavier University M.A. Educational Administration - Concordia University Teaching English as a Second Language endorsement - National Louis University
Areas of Specialization or Focus
Academic & Behavioral Supports for all Students Utilizing Trauma-Informed Research
Role at Outlook Academy
MTSS Coordinator
EL Coordinator
Case Manager for IEPs & 504

Room 3495
Email:
Office Telephone:
708-225-5874
Best Way to Contact Me
Email / Phone / Appointment
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 3:25 PM
Services & Supports Provided
Academic Support, Credit Recovery Guidance, Attendance Support, Career/College Planning, Social-Emotional Support, Family Support, Classroom Instruction, Intervention Services
Supporting Student Success

I provide the academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and linguistic supports students need to ensure equitable access to the curriculum and opportunities for success. By meeting students where they are, I help guide them on their path toward earning a high school diploma.
Philosophy & Approach
I meet students where they are and tailor my approach to each learner’s individual needs. I lead with empathy, trauma-informed practices, and restorative strategies to support our diverse student population. Every student brings a unique story and lived experience, and I honor that context in order to educate and support them effectively.
Favorite Part of Working at Outlook
I love seeing our students grow in a variety of ways from the time they come to us until they leave. They utilize the resources we provide to catch up on their credits and address the issues that caused them to fall behind in the first place. The work is special and rewarding even on the hardest days.
Professional Interests / Fun Fact
Outside of teaching, I foster young, sick, or injured animals for a local shelter until they are ready for forever homes.
Student Support Services Provided
 
  • Academic Assistance and Accommodations
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Behavioral and Social-Emotional Supports and Interventions
  • Parent and Teacher Collaboration
  • Individualized Plans for Students