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https://bednarcik.sd308.org/Learning-Resource-Center/Overview/Meet-the-LRC-Director/

Meet the LRC Director

Mrs. Joyce Shumate

Mrs. Joyce Shumate

I am so excited to be your new LRC Director here at Bednarcik Junior High School.  I started in SD308 as a long-term substitute and paraprofessional in 2004, and moved into a certified teaching position in 2006.   I taught social studies and drama during my early years, but my main focus was always English language arts.  In May 2025, I completed my 19th year in the ELA classroom.   As the LRC Director, I am looking forward to working with Bednarcik’s staff to help students not only find their reading interests but also explore their passions and expand their worlds.  
 
Phone: 630-636-2503
Education

Education

Bachelors Degree: Elementary Education- University of Mississippi
Masters Degree: University of St. Francis
Endorsements: Library Media Specialist (Illinois State University), Reading Specialist, Gifted Education, Social Science
National Board Certification for Early Adolescence English Language Arts