We’re thrilled to welcome Monica Furlong, a special education coordinator who will work in GHS, GMS and Northside Elementary.
Dr. Furlong attended Lincoln College, Illinois State University, Roosevelt University and Aurora University, and she has 20 years of experience in education, serving in roles as a special education teacher, assistant director of special education, director of special education, and building principal.
“I'm so excited to be a part of such a family and student-centered community. My husband works at the high school and our son attends elementary school in Geneseo so we are highly invested in the community,” said Dr. Furlong. “I'm eager to work here because I have seen first-hand all the amazing teachers and their hard work they put in for our students. I'm excited for my role to support staff, students, and to continue to grow our special education programming so all students succeed. My goals include continuing the great things happening in Geneseo while providing coaching, resources, and supports to staff, students, and families.”
Dr. Furlong attended Lincoln College, Illinois State University, Roosevelt University and Aurora University, and she has 20 years of experience in education, serving in roles as a special education teacher, assistant director of special education, director of special education, and building principal.
“I'm so excited to be a part of such a family and student-centered community. My husband works at the high school and our son attends elementary school in Geneseo so we are highly invested in the community,” said Dr. Furlong. “I'm eager to work here because I have seen first-hand all the amazing teachers and their hard work they put in for our students. I'm excited for my role to support staff, students, and to continue to grow our special education programming so all students succeed. My goals include continuing the great things happening in Geneseo while providing coaching, resources, and supports to staff, students, and families.”
Please join us in welcoming Carrie Brown, who will be teaching life skills at Northside Elementary.
Mrs. Brown is a Loras College graduate and has a variety of professional experience, including giving swimming lessons for 30 years and helping her husband with their business, Second Chance CPR. She is a certified CPR, BLS, First AID and AED instructor through the American Heart Association.
“I am really looking forward to being at Northside Elementary School,” said Mrs. Brown. “I can't wait to be with the kids and staff! I have amazing people that I will be working with and I look forward to supporting my students in achieving their educational goals.”
Mrs. Brown is a Loras College graduate and has a variety of professional experience, including giving swimming lessons for 30 years and helping her husband with their business, Second Chance CPR. She is a certified CPR, BLS, First AID and AED instructor through the American Heart Association.
“I am really looking forward to being at Northside Elementary School,” said Mrs. Brown. “I can't wait to be with the kids and staff! I have amazing people that I will be working with and I look forward to supporting my students in achieving their educational goals.”
We are happy to welcome back Emilee Conduff, who will be teaching the 4th grade at Northside Elementary.
Mrs. Conduff earned her undergraduate degree from Monmouth College and recently completed her master’s degree in educational leadership at Western Illinois University. She taught 1st grade for the Rock Island-Milan school district for a year, then spent five years teaching 3rd and 1st grades in Geneseo at Northside before taking a year to be home with her first daughter. In both districts, she had the opportunity to serve on building leadership teams that helped her grow as a professional and person.
“I am so excited to be returning to the classroom this fall, but I am especially excited to return to the Geneseo school district as a result of the strong sense of community and connection that the district and town as a whole provides,” said Mrs. Conduff. “What I love most about teaching are the ‘aha’ moments when a student truly understands a concept or accomplishes a personal goal. It’s so incredibly rewarding to watch students' confidence grow as they realize what they are capable of. I also love building relationships with my students and creating a classroom environment where they know just how happy I am to see them each day. The community of Geneseo is the one in which I have always dreamed of investing in and raising my family in since growing up here, and so I am so thankful to have the opportunity to be back in the school district.”
Mrs. Conduff earned her undergraduate degree from Monmouth College and recently completed her master’s degree in educational leadership at Western Illinois University. She taught 1st grade for the Rock Island-Milan school district for a year, then spent five years teaching 3rd and 1st grades in Geneseo at Northside before taking a year to be home with her first daughter. In both districts, she had the opportunity to serve on building leadership teams that helped her grow as a professional and person.
“I am so excited to be returning to the classroom this fall, but I am especially excited to return to the Geneseo school district as a result of the strong sense of community and connection that the district and town as a whole provides,” said Mrs. Conduff. “What I love most about teaching are the ‘aha’ moments when a student truly understands a concept or accomplishes a personal goal. It’s so incredibly rewarding to watch students' confidence grow as they realize what they are capable of. I also love building relationships with my students and creating a classroom environment where they know just how happy I am to see them each day. The community of Geneseo is the one in which I have always dreamed of investing in and raising my family in since growing up here, and so I am so thankful to have the opportunity to be back in the school district.”
Geneseo CUSD #228 and Henry-Stark Counties Special Education District #801 are looking to hire three classroom aides to work in our elementary schools:
-- Special Education Preschool
-- Elementary Life Skills
-- Elementary Special Education
Our district is also searching for new athletic coaches and after school childcare (SAFE) aides. Learn more about all of these roles and apply today:
https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
https://www.hscsed.org/jobs
Please join us in welcoming Taylor DeSplinter to Northside Elementary, where she’ll be teaching 5th grade students.
Mrs. DeSplinter, a graduate of Western Illinois University, spent two and a half years as a math intervention aide and was a long-term substitute teacher within the Geneseo School District this past school year.
“I’m so excited to be teaching at Northside after supporting students at Southwest as a math aide and at Millikin as a long-term sub,” said Mrs. DeSplinter. “As someone who grew up in Geneseo, went to school here, and is now raising my family in the district, this community means so much to me. I love helping students build confidence, especially in math, and aim to create a calm, consistent, and encouraging classroom environment. I’m most excited to get to know my students, cheer them on, and be someone they can count on!”
Mrs. DeSplinter, a graduate of Western Illinois University, spent two and a half years as a math intervention aide and was a long-term substitute teacher within the Geneseo School District this past school year.
“I’m so excited to be teaching at Northside after supporting students at Southwest as a math aide and at Millikin as a long-term sub,” said Mrs. DeSplinter. “As someone who grew up in Geneseo, went to school here, and is now raising my family in the district, this community means so much to me. I love helping students build confidence, especially in math, and aim to create a calm, consistent, and encouraging classroom environment. I’m most excited to get to know my students, cheer them on, and be someone they can count on!”
We’re pleased to introduce Anna Poel, our new music teacher at Northside Elementary.
Ms. Poel graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Music Education. She completed her student teaching in Champaign and Wheeling, and had the pleasure of working with the Geneseo Children's Choir over the summer. This is Ms. Poel’s first year teaching.
“I graduated from Geneseo High School in 2021 and I am thrilled to come back to a community that loves and supports the fine arts,” noted Ms. Poel. “My goal as an elementary music teacher is to inspire as many students as possible to continue to pursue music in the Geneseo music program. Music is a wonderful tool to build community, keep your body moving, and to explore the world around you and I'm honored to be teaching it in my hometown.”
Ms. Poel graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Music Education. She completed her student teaching in Champaign and Wheeling, and had the pleasure of working with the Geneseo Children's Choir over the summer. This is Ms. Poel’s first year teaching.
“I graduated from Geneseo High School in 2021 and I am thrilled to come back to a community that loves and supports the fine arts,” noted Ms. Poel. “My goal as an elementary music teacher is to inspire as many students as possible to continue to pursue music in the Geneseo music program. Music is a wonderful tool to build community, keep your body moving, and to explore the world around you and I'm honored to be teaching it in my hometown.”
Registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open! Visit GeneseoSchools.org to learn more and access a variety of registration documents, helpful videos, FAQs, medical requirements, supply lists, and school handbooks:
https://www.geneseoschools.org/o/geneseo/page/register-for-the-2025-26-school-year
https://www.geneseoschools.org/o/geneseo/page/register-for-the-2025-26-school-year
Wishing our students, families, staff, and community a safe and joyful Independence Day. Happy Fourth of July!
Geneseo students once again took advantage of our district’s Summer Brain Camp that ran June 2-6. Sessions included a hands-on culinary experience with preparing simple recipes, creating rainbow-themed STEM projects, and planting a small starter garden.
Geneseo's three elementary schools are searching for paraprofessionals to work in special education classrooms during the 2025-26 school year. Both Geneseo CUSD #228 and Henry-Stark Counties Special Education District #801 are hiring! Learn more and apply:
https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
https://www.hscsed.org/jobs
SUN Programs spark more summer smiles. Thanks to grocery benefits, free meals, and to-go or delivery options, children have more ways to stay fueled during the summer when school meals aren’t available. Find out how: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/2239514
The Geneseo Girls Wrestling Team is offering a wrestling camp on July 16 for 5th–12th grade girls to learn about the sport from one of the nation's best wrestlers, Ella Schmit of the national champion Iowa Hawkeyes. Learn more about the camp, which is free to any GHS girl, and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
We remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
The Geneseo Youth Tennis program invites girls and boys from kindergarten through 6th grade to come play tennis on the GHS courts this summer! From July 21-24, three sessions will be held for a fee of $20 (early bird/before July 1) or $30 (after July 1). Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Geneseo High School's tennis courts will host a Free Tennis Kids Play Day on May 26 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. for students in kindergarten through 6th grade. This fun, introductory event is part of National Tennis Month and aims to get kids active and excited about the sport. No prior tennis experience is needed!
The Geneseo Maple Leafs boys basketball program and Head Coach Ryan Hill will be hosting a Youth Basketball Summer Camp for 3rd through 8th grade boys from July 8-10. Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Schools are starting the process of dismissing students. This will take additional time and will delay pick-ups and bus drop offs. Thank you for your patience.
Due to the ongoing tornado warning, delays in school dismissals and buses should be expected. Thank you for your patience as we keep our students and staff safe.
It's National School Nurse Day, and we ask that you join us in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our school nurses, who promote the health, safety and well-being of our students. Thanks for all you do!
GMS Cross Country: Are you a middle school student who loves to run? Did you get a good time in the mile in PE? Then join the cross country team this fall! Learn more and sign up: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
