Mrs. Braker

Family: Chip Braker, husband; Son: Calvin; Daughter: Sydney Azzi and husband Mike

Birthday: October 6

College/Major: Rockford College – Master of Arts in Teaching

Years at Forreston: 22

Years being a teacher: 25

Nonteaching jobs held: Waitress, Piano Teacher, State Road Crew, Factory Worker, Librarian, Typist

Favorite subjects when you were in school: Band and Chorus

Who was one of your favorite teachers and why do you remember them?: Dr. Ferroli was my teacher and advisor in graduate school. He was positive, encouraging, supportive, and knew his subject very well.

Interesting or little-known fact about you: I started driving a tractor in 3rd grade, a car in 4th grade, and a motorcycle in high school while I was on the farm.