Mike Kruse

Mike Kruse is an experienced educator with a focus on elementary education, currently serving as a 3rd and 4th Grade Teacher and Future Problem Solvers Team Coach at The Catherine Cook School since August 2009. Prior roles include teaching in diverse educational environments, such as Legacy Charter School of Chicago and Passages Charter School, emphasizing project-based learning and developmentally appropriate practices. Mike Kruse's educational background includes a Master of Arts in Elementary Education from National Louis University, along with two Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Rhetoric and Composition and English Secondary Education. Additionally, Mike Kruse has extensive experience in vocational rehabilitation and case management, reflecting a strong commitment to supporting learners from various backgrounds.