Char Miller is our Director. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Computational Mathematics. After working in the business world for many years as a computer programmer and manager, Char opened a school in the Chicago area using the Delphi curriculum. Originally known as Chicagoland Academy, in 2005 the school officially joined the Delphi Schools Network as Delphi Academy of Chicago.

"I love having a school with the full Delphi Program because the students really learn what they are studying and can apply it. I especially like the fact that students are placed by ability because every child's growth is different. An advanced student is not held back because of sub-standard rules. Our school truly gives parents an alternative to other schools and insures their child is receiving an exceptional education."

Char lives in Addison with her husband and three children.

Debbie Voss is our Dean.

"What I like about Delphi is that each student is instructed as an individual. The student’s curriculum is basically designed to meet each incoming student’s needs. Therefore, if a student excels in one area, is at grade level in another and requires a booster in a third – the student’s educational program is designed to meet those needs. In this environment I don’t ever wonder if a student can apply what he has learned – I know that application of the material is each instructor’s expectation. The other area that makes Delphi stand apart is our teaching staff. It is a very open environment in which the parents are actively involved in their child’s education. It’s that team effort that makes it strong. From a parental point of view, I am very pleased with my children’s education. I know they are developing the skills they will need to excel in high school and beyond – a love of learning!"

Ali Blane is the Director of Admissions.

"I love working at Delphi Academy! It is a wonderful learning environment where students are actively learning and growing in all areas of their lives. What I like best about the Delphi program is how each child is placed individually according to their ability. This way they are able to learn at an appropriate pace for them and can constantly be challenged by and excited about what they are learning!"

Connie Zimmer is Assistant to the Dean.

"What I like about Delphi Academy is that the student really learns. It is an atmosphere completely arranged for a student to win at and excel in studies. There are tools to be applied if there is ever a bog and every action from any staff member has the same common purpose, to keep the students happily rolling along, winning at school, and as a result, winning in their life."

Connie is a mother of three from Algonquin, Illinois.

LaShawna Netsingha is the Tots 1 (Pre-Kindergarten) Teacher.

"What impresses me most at the school is that the children are not limited by their age. If a child is ready for their next academic step, no boundaries prevent me from teaching it! This keeps student interest high and allows them to grow at their own pace. Delphi really understands the individual!"

Yasmeen Moten is the Tots 2 (Pre-Kindergarten) Teacher. After she graduated college with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Yasmen taught school in Pakistan and went on to teach preschool in the Chicago public school system.

"The teaching methods at Delphi are very good. Parents and teachers work together with the intention of educating the child. The atmosphere of everyone working together, teacher plus parent plus student equals success."

Yasmeen lives in Villa Park and has two children.

Nicci is the Beginner 1 Teacher (Kindergarten).

Ann Hootman is the Beginner 1 Teacher (Kindergarten).

"I have been teaching the Beginner One class for 6 years. Being able to teach children how to read has been a very rewarding experience for me. The atmosphere here at Delphi is caring and warm. You could not find a more wonderful first learning experience for your child."

Gina Davidson is the Beginner 2 Teacher (Grade 1).

"I love working at Delphi. The children are so eager to learn. Every day is a new adventure. I have seen such improvement with my youngest daughter's reading in such a short time. She is proof that the Delphi system works!"

Gina lives in Bolingbrook with her husband and three children.

Michelle Chovan is the Forms 1 and 2 Teacher (2-3rd grades).

"I have had a wonderful experience here at Delphi Academy of Chicago.  My class size is small enough that I have had the opportunity to develop a close rapport with each student and truly understand how each one learns.  This has allowed for me to create individualized lessons in order to attain maximum student achievement."

Allison Floyd is the Form 3 Teacher (4-5th grades).

"The curriculum here allows me to enrich each one of my students with a true love of each subject."

Keisha Murry is the Form 4 Teacher (6th grade).

"I love the individualized programs here at Delphi.  It's truly fantastic to see how having targeted completion dates set real goals for each student to reach."

Debbie Schumacher is the Form 5 Teacher (7th - 8th grade).

"The Delphi curriculum allows the students to really understand and be able to apply what they learn.  This makes for happy and productive students.  I enjoy knowing I am helping them achieve real understanding."