This article is a part of a series of Teacher Spotlight articles that highlight educators here at Northbrook High School who strive to improve their classrooms daily.

Some things Ms. Basquine liked about Northbrook High School are the kids and the fact they are very approving and accepting. She decided to work here because she felt comfortable in the interview with the principal.

It took her a while to become a counselor. She spent 10 years working as a teacher. Her favorite thing at Northbrook High School are the pep rallys. Her least favorite thing at Northbrook High School is the paperwork she has to do.

Sometimes it’s hard being a counselor, sometimes it isn’t.

Maybe if there isn’t a lot of bad things going on like fights and stuff it shouldn’t be that hard. She does think she gets paid enough especially from stopping the bad things that are happening. Her dream when she was kid/teenager was to be a teacher.

She approves of the dress code we have here but just don’t wanna see the ladies stomachs. She enjoys working here a lot and she’s glad she got to take the role as a counselor.