Level Up Prep School
Teaching Staff
PREP SCHOOL EDUCATOR QUALIFICATIONS
Name: Samantha Lindenmeyer
Role: Founding Partner
Degree(s): B.S. Elementary Education, M.Ed. Reading
Certifications/Endorsements: Certified Reading Specialist, Math
Experience: 25+ years teaching
Background Highlights: Taught in LaGrange SD102 & Chicago Public Schools; Reading First Grant leader; PreK4 teacher
Name: Kerry McLaurin
Role: Founding Partner
Degree(s): B.S. Elementary Education, M.Ed. Literacy Education
Experience: 20+years teaching
Background Highlights: Taught in Chicago Public Schools & Minnesota; curriculum development leader
Name: Sam Endriukaitis
Role: Elementary Teacher / Co-Director of Elementary Ed.
Degree(s): B.S. Elementary Education
Certifications / Endorsements: Reading & Special Education Endorsements
Experience: 10+ years teaching
Background Highlights: Experience in North Riverside & Oak Brook; Academic Pod leader (D181); Former teacher in D181, tutoring
Name: Jean Bergin
Role: Classroom Teacher
Degree(s): M.Ed. Early Childhood Education; B.A. Art
Certifications / Endorsements: Art, Art History, Early Childhood
Experience: 20+ years teaching
Background Highlights: Former Latin School Kindergarten teacher; Parker School Kindergarten Teacher
Name: Brittany Crooks
Role: Classroom Teacher
Degree(s): B.S. Early Childhood Education
Experience: 10+ years teaching
Background Highlights: Taught preschool & kindergarten in Chicago; K–3 tutoring
Name: Jocelyn Mokhtarian
Role: Classroom Teacher
Degree(s): B.A. Communications; Secondary Ed (History)
Certifications / Endorsements: Social Sciences, US and World History
Experience: 15+ years teaching
Background Highlights: Taught Middle School & project-based learning (K-8), Former Teacher at The Vine
Name: Jaime Weibel
Role: Classroom Teacher
Degree(s): B.S. Elementary Education; M.A. Reading
Certifications / Endorsements: Reading
Experience: 10+ years teaching
Background Highlights: Taught K & 2nd grade; K–4 tutoring experience
Name: Sarah Kelly
Role: Classroom Teacher
Degree(s): B.S. Elementary Education; M.A. Literacy
Certifications / Endorsements: Reading and Literacy
Experience: 10+ years teaching
Background Highlights: Taught 1st & 2nd grade; led Kindergarten reading program; early childhood + literacy specialist
*Level Up Prep School employs a team of highly qualified educators with degrees in elementary education, literacy, and early childhood education. Many teachers hold advanced degrees and specialized endorsements in reading and special education. The team brings extensive experience from both public and private school settings, ensuring strong instructional practices and individualized support for all students