Brett Hensley

Brett Hensley is an experienced educator currently working as a Kindergarten Teacher at North Chicago District 187 since June 2024. Prior to this role, Brett served as an ESY Pre-K Teacher at Fremont School District 79 and as an Assistant Teacher at River Trails School District 26, focusing on Pre-K and Kindergarten education. Additional experience includes positions such as STEAM Camp Counselor at YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago and various roles at WattersonEFM, including Fleet Manager managing 238 vehicles. Brett has also worked in political settings, serving as an Aid to the Senate Minority Leader for the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus and as a Project Assistant at the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education and Teaching from Western Illinois University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, along with a minor in Criminology, Law, and Society.