Our Stories
Sharon Vaughn
“Miss V”
Teacher, Ombudsman — Crestwood, IL
“You know you did something right when you’re one of the first people that student wants to hug after graduating.”
Debbie Fitzgerald “Miss Fitz”
Director, Ombudsman — Crestwood, IL
“All of us at Ombudsman want to see our kids become successful. We tell each and every one that they can do it!”
Michael Giammuso
Student
“Regular school is harder for me. At Ombudsman I have no distractions and I get it. Some stuff made no sense to me in the past, but now it does.”
Ryan Pettigrew
Student
“It makes me really happy when I turn my writing assignments in, and they tell me how much they enjoy them. Their comments are very encouraging.”
Aidan Lord
2006 Graduate
“The individual attention is what I needed to succeed. I’ve never felt better about myself and my future.”
Atif Haq
Student
“I don’t want to be a failure. Getting my diploma from Ombudsman means I can move on in life and be my personal best.”
Markus Payne
Student
“I finally gained self-confidence. Ombudsman helped me to think positively and realize all that I could do with my life.”