Wendy Jo Burnett

Wendy Jo is filled with gratitude and thanksgiving for the opportunity to teach second grade at Saints Peter and Paul School. Wendy Jo grew up in the small town of Reynolds, Illinois, just outside of the Quad cities, where she was raised faithfully in the Methodist Church. She attended Western Illinois University where she received her Bachelor's of Science in English. She moved to Aurora where she worked for over 10 years as a Learning and Development Consultant in the Corporate Training Department at MetLife. While at MetLife, Wendy Jo received her Master's Degree in Training and Performance Improvement through Capella University.

Wendy Jo has been married to her husband, Paul, for 14 years. They have two faith-filled children, Viviana (11) and Paul Jr (9). Wendy Jo and her family have been parishioners at Our Lady of Mercy in Aurora for over 5 years. Wendy Jo was confirmed in the Catholic Church in 2019 and is the Parish Coordinator for the Women's Bible Study (Walking With Purpose), is a Faith Mentor for teens preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation and is a Religious Education Catechist.

Wendy Jo has worked as a Pre-School Teacher and has spent the last year with Ms. Coppola’s Kindergarten class as the Instructional Assistant. Wendy Jo is grateful for God's goodness, wisdom, and guidance and is excited to embark on this new journey with the second graders as they prepare to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion! She is passionate about hands-on learning, ensuring that each child is noticed, valued, and has her full attention throughout the learning process.

Favorite Bible Verses

May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the endurance of Christ. —2 Thessalonians 3:5

My God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 4:19