Where Are They Now? Janet Tan
Spanish Teacher and Department Chair from 1997-2017
Favorite Saint Viator/Sacred Heart memory:
I don’t really have a favorite memory of my time there, but I remember all my students were wonderful people. Some were better students than others, but all were great individuals. I truly enjoyed each and every one. I love when I see someone that I had in class come up and tell me what they’re doing now.
Impact teaching at Saint Viator/Sacred Heart had on you:
I wish my students all great success. I enjoyed my time there and miss the students. Even though I am no longer teaching, I still consider myself an educator.
Former colleagues you stay in touch with:
I still stay in touch with Rosemary Castellucci and Dan Lydon, although I would enjoy hearing from some of my other colleagues.
Town you currently reside in:
I still live in Palatine, IL.
What you are doing now:
People did not believe that I would “reinvent” myself, but I did. I got a Paralegal Certificate from Harper and now work as a Paralegal at the Law Offices of Constance M Doyle in Palatine. We do immigration law. I would say that about 95% of our clientele is Hispanic, so my Spanish is VERY useful and necessary. (What else would you expect??) I love it. It was a good change for me. Here is a spotlight on my reinvention journey on Harper’s website.
Message for former colleagues and students:
Follow your dreams, do what makes you happy, and don’t be afraid to try new things!
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Favorite Saint Viator/Sacred Heart memory:
I don’t really have a favorite memory of my time there, but I remember all my students were wonderful people. Some were better students than others, but all were great individuals. I truly enjoyed each and every one. I love when I see someone that I had in class come up and tell me what they’re doing now.
Impact teaching at Saint Viator/Sacred Heart had on you:
I wish my students all great success. I enjoyed my time there and miss the students. Even though I am no longer teaching, I still consider myself an educator.
Former colleagues you stay in touch with:
I still stay in touch with Rosemary Castellucci and Dan Lydon, although I would enjoy hearing from some of my other colleagues.
Town you currently reside in:
I still live in Palatine, IL.
What you are doing now:
People did not believe that I would “reinvent” myself, but I did. I got a Paralegal Certificate from Harper and now work as a Paralegal at the Law Offices of Constance M Doyle in Palatine. We do immigration law. I would say that about 95% of our clientele is Hispanic, so my Spanish is VERY useful and necessary. (What else would you expect??) I love it. It was a good change for me. Here is a spotlight on my reinvention journey on Harper’s website.
Message for former colleagues and students:
Follow your dreams, do what makes you happy, and don’t be afraid to try new things!
Saint Viator High School
Located in Arlington Heights, IL, Saint Viator High School is a private, co-ed, Catholic school for grades 9-12. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.