Maria Sinkule is a life long resident of District 1, presently residing in Addison.  She received her Bachelor's in Psychology and Sociology and Master's degree in School Social Work from University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana and has her Doctorate in Social work from Aurora University.  

 

She works as a high school social worker at Addison Trail High school and has dedicated her career to helping students thrive, ensuring they have access to resources, and providing support to each and every child that walks through her door.  She is also an adjunct professor at the University of Illinois Chicago and Aurora University, sharing her career experience to mold the next generation of social workers.

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Maria has dedicated her life to serving her community, not only in her professional job, but as an elected official serving on the Addison Library Board from 2017-2023.  She also served as the first Latina President of the Illinois Association of School Social Workers which championed for better policies and legislation to support social workers as well as the students they work with. 

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