Wendy Jo Burnett

Wendy Jo is filled with gratitude and thanksgiving for the opportunity to work at Saints Peter and Paul school. Wendy Jo grew up in the small town of Reynolds, IL, 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 13 years. They have two faith-filled children, Viviana (10) and Paul Jr (8). 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 involved in the Women in Faith ministry, 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 also worked for the Fox Valley Park District as a Pre-School Teacher and has spent the past year at home with Viviana and Paul Jr as they attended school virtually. Wendy Jo is grateful for God's goodness, wisdom and guidance and is excited to embark on this new journey at Saints Peter and Paul school.

Favorite Bible Quotes

2 Thessalonians 3:5 -May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the endurance of Christ.Philippians 4:19 -My God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus

Teaching Philosophy

Wendy Jo is thrilled to journey with the students at Saints Peter and Paul. Her personal teaching philosophy begins with the belief that all children are made in God's image and likeness. Quite simply, her top priority is to treat all students with love and respect. Wendy Jo feels called as an educator and as a follower of Christ to consistently offer kindness, gentleness, support and encouragement to help students strengthen their relationship with Jesus and to grow spiritually, socially, emotionally and intellectually.