Brenda Pena

Brenda Pena is an experienced educator currently serving as a Bilingual Preschool Teacher at Bensenville Elementary School District 2 since August 2021. Prior to this role, Brenda worked as a Title I Aide and Paraprofessional at Medinah Primary School from October 2017 to January 2021. Previous experience includes a Teaching Assistant position at Roycemore School Corp from October 2014 to March 2017 and a Sales Associate role at Payless ShoeSource from August 2012 to September 2016. Brenda also held a Research Assistant position with the Thirty Million Words Initiative in June to August 2016 and worked as a Phonathon Aide at Northwestern University Office of Alumni Relations from October 2013 to October 2014. Brenda holds a Master of Arts in Teaching, Early Childhood Education and Teaching from Elmhurst University (2019-2021) and a Bachelor's Degree in Social Policy from Northwestern University (2013-2017). Educational background includes a high school diploma from Fenton High School (2009-2013).