What is your name and department? My name is Nancy Harmon, and I work in the Physical Welfare Department. 

What is your favorite food? I love steak tacos. 

What is your most prized possession? My spotify playlists for sure. 

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? Chicago, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I love the energy of the city and nothing beats our summers.

What are some of your hobbies? Travel, Latin dance, and weightlifting. I enjoy seeing the world and exploring movement.

What is your greatest achievement? Becoming a successful career changer which made me love my job as a result.

Who inspires you the most and why? My family has always inspired me. They are always supportive and strive to have an exploitative nature. 

What is your favorite thing about teaching at Niles North? Being an Alumni of Niles North, it’s always fun to have conversations with my students about the school, our community and their experiences

How long have you been coaching girls track? I’ve been coaching for 6 years all at Niles North.

What are your core values as a coach? My coaching philosophy is to have my athletes stay hungry, trust the learning process, and to instill confidence in my athletes to attack any obstacles in their way.

Do you think your team is doing better in the outdoor season than in indoor season? Yes! Our team is young and as a result of their hard work this season they have bloomed into stronger and more competitive athletes in the outdoor season. We had a lot of our athletes medal this outdoor season and it’s a reflection of how much they have learned. We are proud of the progress and look forward to what’s to come.