I have a lot to be thankful for. Auriemma first taught at Streamwood High School and made the move to Homewood-Flossmoor seven years ago. He earned a master's degree at NIU in 1995 and now is working on a doctorate here, studying leadership and how schools are run. He's already tasted leadership, working as the professional development coordinator at his school and running a new teacher introduction program. The students and their young minds remain his passion, however.
Every day is a celebration.
I have the opportunity to work through the kids and their own creative endeavors. Auriemma believes NIU and his professors here deserve part of the credit for his success. They really did take a personal interest in seeing you succeed. I was an average, normal guy. I didn't have to do anything other than give a damn.