August 02, 2025
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Face Time with Hayley Schueneman

Hayley Schueneman, 25, a resident of Madison, Wisconsin, was at her parents' garage sale in Batavia when she answered 11 questions for the Kane County Chronicle's Brenda Schory.

Where did you grow up? Batavia, since I was 10. Before that, I lived in Elgin. I graduated [with] the class of 2008 from Batavia High School.

Pets? A miniature dachshund named Pepper and a mutt named Phoebe we got from Animal House Shelter in Huntley.

Who would play you in the movie of your life? Tina Fey

First job? Mother's helper to a neighbor and hostess at the Country House in Geneva.

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A fashion designer. I won't rule it out, but now I'm working as a college admissions counselor.

A movie you'd recommend? "Midnight in Paris"

Favorite charity? Reading Is Fundamental

Do you speak another language? French

Favorite ice cream flavor? Cookies and cream

Favorite local restaurant? Country House in Geneva

What is an interesting factoid about yourself? I met President Obama when he spoke at Knox College in 2013, and I was able to shake his hand.