I graduated from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, in 2002. I earned my first and second master’s degrees from Aurora University in Aurora, IL, and the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Ill., respectively. I started my career with School District 308 at Bednarcik Junior High School where I taught sixth, seventh, and eighth grade math. The next year I began teaching science. I moved to Murphy Junior High for its opening in 2012 where I continue to teach science. This is my 19th year as a District 308 teacher, and I am looking forward to sharing my love of science with my students.

Mr. Zaininger`s Class Schedule

Period   Class                               Time

SST                                                      8:10 - 8:29

1 Study Hall                                  8:29 - 9:10

2 8th Grade Science                    9:14 - 9:55

3 Plan                                                9:59 - 10:40

4 8th Grade Science                   10:44 - 11:25

5 8th Grade Honors Science   11:29 - 12:10

6 8th Grade Honors Science   12:14 - 12:55

7 Lunch                                              12:59 - 1:40

8 8th Grade Honors Science    1:44 - 2:25

9 8th Grade Honors Science     2:29 - 3:10

Office Hours

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