Chris Bronke

Christopher Bronke began serving as a teacher at Downers Grove South in 2011 and became English Department Chair at Downers Grove North in 2012. In his role, he teaches, evaluates teachers, oversees the literacy coaching program, plans and implements PD, and works with other district leaders on CCSS integration/implementation.

Before joining the District 99 community, Bronke taught at Prairie Ridge High School for two years and at Barrington High School for five years. He received a Bachelor of Arts in English Education from Millikin University, a Master of Art in Teaching and Learning from St. Xavier University, and a Master of Art in Educational Leadership from Concordia University. He has also completed his EdS in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies with his superintendent's endorsement.

Teaching philosophy: If you aren’t frustrated, you aren’t learning; you are simply rediscovering things you already knew.