Kyle Padera grew up near the train tracks on County Farm Road. Before they underpassed it (and made it four lanes) he attended Sandburg Elementary School. During construction of said Road, he went to Monroe Middle School. Upon completion of the underpass, he matriculated through Wheaton North High School in the year of 2005. 

Kyle is in his sixth year at Wheaton North. Previously, he taught at Addison Trail High School and Wheaton Warrenville South. He teaches sophomores and seniors. He founded the ping pong club and is sponsor to a multiplicity of others. He enjoys his time in the English Department at Wheaton North and loves his colleagues. Additionally, he is married and has a small son. He coaches gymnastics at Addison Trail High School. He has been involved in gymnastics for 30 years.