Art, World Languages, EL Division Chair
630-553-4380 Ext. 6588
tolsen@y115.org

Mrs. Olsen began her teaching career at Yorkville High School in 2019, however has been teaching since 2001. Over the years, she has taught Spanish levels I-III honors and has sponsored the Student Council, the school pep club, and the Spanish Club.

In addition to her role as the Division Chair for Art, World Language, and EL, Mrs. Olsen is the current sponsor for  the Spanish club at YHS, oversees Hispanic Heritage month activities, and coordinates testing for the Seal of Biliteracy and EL Access testing.

Mrs. Olsen earned her bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University in Secondary Spanish Education, her Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Olivet Nazarene University, and her EL certification from the University of St. Francis.

Outside of school, Mrs. Olsen loves spending time with her husband and 2 kids. She enjoys traveling, attending live sporting events, and shopping.