Renee Bell Werge

Program Director

Renee Bell Werge hails from Philadelphia but has called Chicago home since 1999.  She holds two Master’s degrees, the first in animal science and the second in elementary education.  Renee taught 7th grade science before joining Communities In Schools of Chicago as their Volunteer Manager for the past 5 years.  She lives in West Ridge with her husband and two children, ages 10 and 13. Renee is very excited to be CircEsteem’s Program Director and to learn how to juggle!