Chris Jonas is a committed educator and school librarian who was raised and educated in Libertyville, Illinois. He received multiple degrees from the University of Illinois and Indiana University Bloomington, including a B.A., two M.A.s, and an M.A.T. He is certified to teach English as a Second Language, history, special education, and serve as a library media specialist. In 2011-2012, he received an award from the Illinois State Board of Education for his work as a school librarian.