All Aboard...Learning Express, Inc.
Assistant Teachers
& Support Staff
Mr. Jesus Gonzalez
My name is Jesus Gonzalez and I joined All Aboard…Learning Express, Inc. in Summer 2019. I am currently working on getting a degree in Education and am the eldest son of Ms. Tecla. I have an adorable Shih Tzu dog named Blue. I enjoy drawing, and I use my talents to create Pokemon projects for the classroom. In my spare time, I enjoy playing volleyball. I can be found assisting in Room Aa.
Ms. Shannon Dorband
My name is Shannon Dorband and I have been helping kids from a young age. I have been so blessed to have been at All Aboard…Learning Express, Inc since the summer of 2019 and have loved every minute of it. You can find me in Room Cc working alongside Ms. Amy, Ms. Elizabeth and Ms. Vera. I love doing crafts and paintings with the children to hang up around the classroom. I am taking online classes at Oakton Community College to be a special education teacher.
Ms. Gianna Salerno
My name is Gianna Salerno and I joined the All Aboard...Learning Express team in Summer 2022. I am a full time student and currently a Junior at University of Illinois Chicago. I was a camp counselor for my local park district for 4 years, and I love helping children learn and grow. In my free time, I like to read, watch movies, and spend time outside. This year, I can be found assisting in Room Bb and in Room Aa.
Mr. Jacob Bochniak
My name is Jacob Bochniak, and I joined All Aboard Learning Express, Inc. in August 2022. I attend school at Wright College, and I am the youngest of seven children. I enjoy drawing and using it for awesome art projects that our friends can make as well as to make the atmosphere around the classroom different every week or month! I’m also the science teacher, and I have some really cool experiments to show our friends who come here! In my free time, I enjoy playing video games, drawing, and playing volleyball. You can find me in Room Kk along with
Ms. Michelle, Ms. Jill and Ms. Melissa.
Ms. Vera Novo
My name is Vera Novo. I'm a recent graduate from Illinois State University. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Sciences. I have been working at All Aboard since 2020 primarily during the summers. I'm thrilled to currently work with Ms. Nicole and Ms. Amy in Rooms Bb and Cc, respectively. I'm excited to see children grow and discover themselves. I like to travel and try new things in my free time.