8 Red

Ms. Cabrera

Hello! My name is Ms. Cabrera. I teach math and science on the 8 Red Team. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and in my downtime I like to bake, paint, or read! Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

Mrs. Covarrubias

Hello! My name is Mrs. Covarrubias. I teach social studies and language arts on the 8 Red Team.  I enjoy spending time with my son Tyler and my husband, usually on a sports field somewhere! Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

Mrs. Havens

Hello! I am excited to be the 8th Red team science teacher this year. This is my 11th year teaching, but my first here at MMS. I took some time off to be with my twins and am looking forward to getting back to learning about science with you!  I was born and raised in Crystal Lake. I enjoy spending time with my husband, three kids, and our two dogs. We like to spend time outdoors and enjoy camping. Our favorite trip so far was the Tetons! 

Mrs. Hoglund

Welcome to 8th grade! My name is Mrs. Hoglund and I am the Red team math teacher. This is my 24th year teaching math on the team. I am a native of McHenry attending both Parkland and West Campus. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Education at the University of Illinois and my Master's Degree at Saint Xavier University in Teaching and Leadership. I am married with two teenage daughters and three big dogs. I also coach competitive dance teams at a dance studio.

Mr. Kuechel

Welcome to the 8 red team and I teach social studies. I was born and raised in McHenry.  Even though I went to Parkland as a student, my loyalty is now to MMS.  I am married with one child.  My wife, Keri, is an elementary school teacher.  I have a son named Aaron who will turn 7 in September.  Besides social studies, my interests are spending time with my family, sports, and reading.

Mr. Rejholec

Welcome! My name is Mr. Rejholec. I am one of the language arts teachers for the 8th Grade Red Team.   I have been teaching since 1996. I earned my B.A. degree from Eastern Illinois University. I also have a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University. From Aurora University I earned a certification in Administration as well. 

I enjoy sports--especially THE BEARS! I also enjoy playing chess and traveling. I have 3 children: two boys and a girl. 

Miss Green

Hello! My name is Miss Green. I am the special education resource teacher for the 8 Red Team and the 8th grade special education instructional math teacher. This is my 12th year teaching at MMS. I am also the building technology specialist if you have any technology questions. I enjoy spending time with my daughter and our horses. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns!

Ms. Mutter

I am an 8 red special education resource teacher. I love teaching at McHenry Middle School.  I have taught here for 23 years and will be retiring in May.  I received my undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University.  I attended Northern Illinois University for my masters.

My hobbies and interests include traveling, hiking, sewing, and reading.  I am also a die-hard Cub fan.