Department: Health/Physical Education
Mrs. Allyson Reynolds
Mrs. Allyson Reynolds
LuHi Role: Teacher (Physical Education), joined the LuHi faculty in 2020
Education: Adelphi University, BS; College of New Rochelle, MS
Other professional experience: Taught Physical Education at Portledge School
What I love about my role: I love being in the gymnasium: the sounds on the hardwood floor, the smell of the gymnasium and being able to be active every day!
Hobbies: Reading, bike riding and watching my children doing what they love.
Family: I have a husband who is also a teacher (HS Math) and three children.
What I love about LuHi: I worked at LuHi Summer Programs from 1996-2003 and felt like I came “home” when I came back to teach.
Mrs. Heather O’Leary
Mrs. Heather O’Leary
LuHi Role: Health and Physical Education Teacher and Department Chair, Varsity Cheer coach; joined the LuHi faculty in 2013
Education: Western Illinois University (2011), Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training; Lindenwood University (2013), Masters of Arts in Health Education
What I love about my role: I love that I’m able to teach both athletes and non athletes valuable skills to lead a healthy life & ways to prevent / treat injuries!
Hobbies: crafting, cheerleading, & hanging with family
What I love about LuHi: I love the sense of community LuHi has. I love that the smaller class sizes allow us to hold a relationship with all students.