is a Reading instructor at Joliet Job Corps Center and has over 12 years of teaching experience in reading and English. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in speech communication from Eastern Illinois University and her master’s degree in education from National Louis University. Kamesa enjoys seeing the “Aha!” moment when a student understands a new concept or makes their own connections to a concept.

is a Driver’s Education instructor at Joliet Job Corps Center. He received his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Columbia University and has a diverse background in business and training. Angelo likes to listen and wants every student to know their voice matters.

is an Academics instructor at Joliet Job Corps Center and has over 10 years of teaching experience in history, social sciences and reading. He received his bachelor’s degree in education from Illinois State University. Nicholas enjoys spending his time helping people and contributing to the greater good. 

brings 24 years of experience as a cement mason to his role as Cement Masonry instructor at Joliet Job Corps Center. He graduated from the Operative Plasters and Cement Masons International Association Local 803 apprenticeship program in 2001, completed master instructor training at the National Labor College, and is an OSHA-certified instructor.

Building Construction Technology instructor at Joliet Job Corps Center, is a certified electrician. He graduated from Local Union 134 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers joint apprenticeship training program in 2000. Joseph is now a Building Industry Consulting Services International-certified installer, has been an authorized OSHA trainer since 2010 and has been teaching Electrical courses at Joliet Job Corps for over a decade.  

Security and Protective Services instructor at Joliet Job Corps Center, has an applied science degree in criminal justice and over a decade of professional security experience. Her education, background in the Police Department, and experience with Emergency Management of Homeland Security and private security have given her insight into methods of instruction that can benefit young adults. 

Building Construction Technology instructor at Joliet Job Corps Center since 2019, has been a union carpenter since the ’70s. He worked in the field for 10 years, then became a carpenter with the Chicago Transit Authority, where he was employed for over 30 years. Mr. Bautista is proficient in five different trades and can easily work as a journeyman in those trades.

Office Administration instructor at Joliet Job Corps Center, has an educational background in business management. Her current role has provided her with experience and insight into office etiquette, business procedures, protocol and how to teach the latest employability skills in an educational setting. 

Pharmacy Technician instructor at Joliet Job Corps Center, has been in the pharmacy field for over 20 years. She has worked in several different areas within pharmacy, from retail to mail-order, to hospital, to pharmacy benefit manager, to LTC, to the private sector. Krystal’s experience has prepared her to teach in the health care field and prepare students for great careers. 

Culinary Arts instructor at Joliet Job Corps Center, is a 32-year professional pastry chef. Her educational background is in culinary arts and business, and her specialties range from food service management to culinary arts, to wedding and custom cake creation, to wedding coordination, to sales, catering, culinary instruction and more. Elaina uses her background and education to give the young adults methodologies of instruction that benefit skills instruction.