Meet the Faculty and Staff

Meet The Councils

President’s Council

Phil Kerr

President

Years at St. Francis: 2

Years in Education: 2

Degree(s) Earned:

1980, Bachelors of Science in Economics, Illinois State University

Ron Darin

Director of Finance & Operations

(See Business & Operations Office)

Years at St. Francis: 4

Years in Education: 6

Degree(s) Earned:

1978, Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, University of Notre Dame

Raeann Huhn Principal

(See Principal’s Council, Business & Technology Department)

Years at St. Francis: 38

Years in Education: 40

Degree(s) Earned:

1995, Master of Science in Educational Administration, Northern Illinois University

1982, Bachelor of Science in Business Education, Eastern Illinois University

Maureen Isphording

Executive Vice President and Director of Admissions

(See Admissions Department)

Extras: SALT Moderator

Years at St. Francis: 8

Years in Education: 14

Degree(s) Earned:

2009, Master of Arts in Teaching, National Louis University

2003, Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Purdue University

Jamie Lavigueur

Director of Communications

Years at St. Francis: 2

Years in Education: 11

Degree(s) Earned:

2007, Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, Journalism Anderson University

Steve Nache

Vice President for Advancement

(See Advancement Office)

Years at St. Francis: 4

Years in Education: 11

Degree(s) Earned:

1998, Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium

1993, Bachelor of Arts in English, Arizona State University

Principal’s

Raeann Huhn

Principal

Council

(See President’s Council, Business & Technology Department)

Bridget Buckley

Director of Counseling

(See Counseling Department)

Years at St. Francis: 6

Years in Education: 13

Degree(s) Earned:

2011, Master of Arts in School Counseling, Lewis University

2008, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Illinois Wesleyan University

Jeff Gerdeman ’87

Director of Technology

(See IT Department, Business & Technology Department)

Extras: Coaching - Head Varsity Girls’ Basketball, Co-Esports Moderator

Years at St. Francis: 27

Years in Education: 27

Degree(s) Earned:

2011, Master of Business Administration, Northern Illinois University

1992, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, DePaul University

Dan Hardwick

Director of Athletics

(See Athletic Department)

Years at St. Francis: 13

Years in Education: 21

Degree(s) Earned:

1998, Master of Arts in Physical Education, Sports Psychology, San Diego State University

1995, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Athletic Training, San Diego State University

Dan Holleman

Dean of Students

(See Business & Technology Department)

Extras: Co-Esports Moderator, Coaching - Head Sophomore Girls’ Basketball

Years at St. Francis: 8

Years in Education: 23

Degree(s) Earned:

2012, Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, Concordia University

2005, Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction, Olivet-Nazarene University

2000, Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Loras College

Kate Schulte

Assistant Principal

Years at St. Francis: 2

Years in Education: 17

Degree(s) Earned:

2014, Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Loyola University Chicago

2007, Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and Mathematics, Marquette University

Kate Michel ’92 Kowalski

Co-Director of Activities

(See English Department, Social Studies Department)

Years at St. Francis: 24

Years in Education: 26

Degree(s) Earned:

2009, Master of Education in Leadership and Administration, Benedictine University

2001, Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction, National Louis University

1996, Bachelor of Science in English, Indiana University

Bob Mamminga

Co-Director of Activities

(See Performing & Visual Arts Department)

Extras: Liturgical Music, Pep Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Drumline, Orchestra Director Spring Musical

Years at St. Francis: 20

Years in Education: 20

Degree(s) Earned:

2009, Master of Education in Leadership and Administration, Benedictine University

2007, Master of Arts and Biblical Studies, Moody Bible Institute

2002, Bachelor of Arts in Music Education, University of Illinois, Champaign

Diane Mercadante

Director of Pastoral Ministry

(See Pastoral Ministry Department, Religion Department)

Years at St. Francis: 19

Years in Education: 19

Degree(s) Earned:

2019, Doctor of Ministry, Catholic Theological Union

2012, Master of Arts in Theology, Catholic Theological Union

2000, Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministries, Dominican University

Meet The Offices

Admissions Office

Maureen Isphording

Director of Admissions & Executive Vice President (See President’s Council)

Karla Dannheim

Shadow Day Coordinator (See Main Office)

Extras: Culinary Club Moderator, SALT Moderator Years at St. Francis: 7 Years in Education: 15

Degree(s) Earned:

1998, Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Loyola University, Chicago

Beth Erazmus ’89 Wiborg

Assistant Director of Admissions

Extras: SALT Moderator, Photography Club Moderator Years at St. Francis: 9

Years in Education: 9

Degree(s) Earned:

1993, Bachelor of Science in Education, Illinois State University

Advancement Office

Steve Nache

Vice President for Advancement

(See President’s Council)

Danielle Costello

Director of Special Events

Years at St. Francis: 3 Years in Education: 3

Degree(s) Earned:

1998, Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Quincy University

Becky Feltes ‘97 Fischesser

Director of Alumni Relations

Years at St. Francis: 8

Years in Education: 11

Degree(s) Earned:

2002, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, St. Louis University

Peg Kopec Advancement Associate

Years at St. Francis: 50

Years in Education: 52

Degree(s) Earned:

1971, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Northern Illinois University

Athletic Office

Dan Hardwick

Director of Athletics

(See Principal’s Council)

Sarah Anderson Head Athletic Trainer Athletic Department Associate

(See Wellness Office)

Years at St. Francis: 22

Years in Education: 24

Degree(s) Earned:

2000, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education Athletic Training, Illinois State University

Missy Glock

Athletic & Main Office Associate

Years at St. Francis: 3

Years in Education: 9

Degree(s) Earned:

2020, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Aurora University

Business & Operations Office

Ron Darin

Director of Finance & Operations (See President’s Council)

Jeff Jozwiak

Staff Accountant

Years at St. Francis: 11

Years in Education: 15

Degree(s) Earned: 1999, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Illinois, Chicago

Bob McMillen

Facility Manager

Extras: Coaching - Head Varsity Football

Years at St. Francis: 6

Years in Education: 6

Janet Thelen

Business Office Associate

Years at St. Francis: 12

Years in Education: 21

Degree(s) Earned:

2000, Associate in Business Administration and Economics, Moraine Valley Community College

Main Office

Karla Dannheim

Main Office Associate & Shadow Day Coordinator (See Admissions Office)

Sheri Meadows Reed

Administrative Assistant/Student Attendance

Years at St. Francis: 20

Years in Education: 20

Missy Glock

Athletic & Main Office Associate (See Athletic Office)

Meet Student and Support Services

Counseling Department

Bridget Buckley

Director of Counseling

Junior and Senior Guidance Counselor (A-J) (See Principal’s Council)

Michele Le Beau

Guidance and Pastoral Ministry

Administrative Assistant

Years at St. Francis: 11

Years in Education: 12

Degree(s) Earned:

2006, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design, The Illinois Institute of Art

Adam Lindley

Junior and Senior Counselor (K-Z)

Years at St. Francis: 11

Years in Education: 16

Degree(s) Earned:

2013, Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, North Central College

2008, Master of Arts in School Guidance and Counseling, Lewis University

2006, Bachelor of Science in History and Social Science Education, Eureka College

Jillian O’Connor

Freshman and Sophomore Counselor (Q-Z)

Years at St. Francis: 9

Years in Education: 16

Degree(s) Earned:

2014, Master of Arts in School Counseling, Concordia University

2008, Bachelor of Arts in Special Education, Loyola University, Chicago

Samantha Pucci

Freshman and Sophomore Counselor (I-P)

Years at St. Francis: 1

Years in Education: 6

Degree(s) Earned:

2018, Master of Arts in School Counseling, Roosevelt University

2014, Bachelor of Science in Family & Child Studies, Northern Illinois University

Angelika Rupp

Freshman and Sophomore Counselor (A-H)

Extras: Arts & Crafts Moderator, SADD Moderator

Years at St. Francis: 22

Years in Education: 25

Degree(s) Earned:

2000, Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Loyola University, Chicago

1997, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, DePaul University

IT Department

Jeff Gerdeman ’87

Director of Technology

(See Principal’s Council , Business & Technology Department)

Tim Martens

Technology Integration Specialist

Extras: E Sports Moderator

Years at St. Francis: 4

Years in Education: 6

Degree(s) Earned:

2011, Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Illinois, Champaign

James Quinn

Information Manager

Extras: Assistant National Honor Society Moderator

Years at St. Francis: 14

Years in Education: 14

Degree(s) Earned:

2002, Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland

Learning Resource Center

Amy Stumpf

Library Media Specialist

(See Social Studies Department)

Years at St. Francis: 5

Years in Education: 12

Degree(s) Earned:

2012, Master of Science in Education - Instructional Technology, Northern Illinois University

1995, Bachelor of Arts in History, Coe College

Pastoral Ministry Department

Diane Mercadante

Director of Pastoral Ministry

(See Principal’s Council, Religion Department)

Michael Page

(See Religion Department)

Extras: Coaching - Head JV Boys Soccer, Scenic Painting

Fall Play and Spring Musical

Years at St. Francis: 19

Years in Education: 26

Degree(s) Earned:

2000, Master of Pastoral Studies, Loyola University, Chicago

1994, Bachelor of Arts in Art History, University of Illinois, Champaign

Kristen Ras

(See Religion Department)

Years at St. Francis: 18

Years in Education: 21

Degree(s) Earned:

2017, Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health and Counseling, Concordia University

2012, Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies, Catholic Theological Union

2003, Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies, Bradley University

Wellness Office

Lyn Schmidt

School Nurse

Years at St. Francis: 5

Years in Education: 18

Degree(s) Earned:

1989, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Northern Illinois University

Sarah Anderson

Head Athletic Trainer, Athletic Department Associate

(See Athletic Office)

Meet the Faculty

Business & Technology Department

Department Chair: Mike Lynch ‘77

Jeff Gerdeman ’87

Teaches: Honors Accounting II

(See Principal’s Council, IT Department)

Dan Holleman

Teaches: Digital Literacy

(See Principal’s Council)

Raeann Huhn

Teaches: Microsoft Office

(See President’s Council, Principal’s Council)

Mike Lynch ’77

Teaches: Consumer Education, Business Communications, Marketing Management

(See Social Studies Department)

Extras: Head Intramural Moderator, Coaching - Head Varsity Boys’ Volleyball

Years at St. Francis: 26

Years in Education: 26

Degree(s) Earned:

2009, Master of Education in Leadership and Administration, Benedictine University

1981, Bachelor of Science in Business/Finance, University of Illinois, Champaign

Brendan Tagler

Teaches: Accounting I, Business Law, Consumer Education

(See Social Studies Department)

Years at St. Francis: 5

Years in Education: 7

Degree(s) Earned:

1996, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Roosevelt University

Maddie Wall

Teaches: Digital Literacy

(See Math Department)

Extras: Math Team, MIEE Leadership Team

Years at St. Francis: 6

Years in Education: 6

Degree(s) Earned:

2018, Master in Secondary Education in Mathematics, Loyola University, Chicago

2016, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science, Loyola University, Chicago

Shuilan Wen

Teaches: Introduction to Programming

(See World Languages Department)

Years at St. Francis: 12

Years in Education: 14

Degree(s) Earned:

1996, Master of Science in Computer Science, Northern Illinois University

1987, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Chung-Yuan University, Taiwan

English Department

Department Chair: Mary Pratscher ‘93

Jason Acardi ‘96

Teaches: English II, English III

Extras: Coaching - Head Boys & Girls Cross Country

Years at St. Francis: 1

Years in Education: 23

Degree(s) Earned:

2016, Master of Teacher Leadership, Concordia University Chicago

2001, Master of Science of Education and Social Policy, Northwestern University

2000, Bachlor of Arts in English, Lewis University

Kate Kolasinski ’95 Doane

Teaches: Yearbook

(See Performing & Visual Arts Department)

Extras: SFHS Graphic Designer

Years at St. Francis: 20

Years in Education: 20

Degree(s) Earned:

1999, Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, Eastern Illinois University

Susan Fairhead

Teaches: Honors English I, English I

Extras: Freshman Class Moderator

Years at St. Francis: 18

Years in Education: 23

Degree(s) Earned:

2003, Master of Science in Education/AYA Language Arts, University of Dayton

2001, Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Dayton

Nichole Favero

Teaches: English I, Honors AP® English III, English IV

Extras: Choreographer Spring Musical

Years at St. Francis: 6

Years in Education: 8

Degree(s) Earned:

2015, Bachelor of Arts in English, Northern Illinois University

2010, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, University of Illinois, Champaign

Maribeth Giovenco

Teaches: English II, Honors English II

Extras: Junior Class Co-Moderator

Years at St. Francis: 2

Years in Education: 19

Degree(s) Earned:

2001, Bachelor of Arts in English, Keene State College

Kate Michel ‘92 Kowalski

Teaches: English III, Speech

(See Principal’s Council, Social Studies Department)

Mary Pratscher ‘93

Teaches: AP® Honors English IV, Honors English IV, English IV

Extras: Senior Class Events Moderator

Years at St. Francis: 25

Years in Education: 25

Degree(s) Earned:

2015, Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership, Concordia University

2005, Master of Arts in English, DePaul University

1997, Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, North Central College

Robin Schroeder

Teaches: English III

(See Social Studies Department)

Extras: Junior Class Co-Moderator

Years at St. Francis: 7

Years in Education: 8

Degree(s) Earned:

2014, Bachelor of Arts in English, Hope College

Mathematics Department Department Chair: Mary McCarthy

Kristina Abbott

Teaches: Honors Precalculus, Advanced Algebra, Geometry

Extras: Math Team

Years at St. Francis: 17

Years in Education: 18

Degree(s) Earned:

2006, Master of Education in Mathematics, The Ohio State University

2005, Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration, The Ohio State University

Delaina Blake

Teaches: Precalculus, Trigonometry, Advanced Algebra, Algebra I

Extras: Math Team

Years at St. Francis: 11

Years in Education: 12

Degree(s) Earned:

2015, Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction, Concordia University

2012, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education, Illinois State University

Bob Bonvallet

Teaches: Honors AP® Statistics, Honors Advanced Algebra with Trigonometry

Extras: Math Team

Years at St. Francis: 22

Years in Education: 29

Degree(s) Earned:

1979, Doctor of Mathematics, University of Illinois, Champaign

1979, Master of Science in Statistics, University of Illinois, Champaign

1972, Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, University of Chicago

Katie Lembas

Teaches: Honors Advanced Algebra with Trigonometry, Geometry, Introduction to Statistics, Finite Math

Extras: Math Team

Years at St. Francis: 13

Years in Education: 15

Degree(s) Earned:

1997, Master of Arts in Mathematics Education, DePaul University

1992, Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, University of Notre Dame

Mary McCarthy

Teaches: Precalculus I, Trigonometry, Algebra Concepts

Extras: MIEE Leadership Team

Years at St. Francis: 9

Years in Education: 13

Degree(s) Earned:

1992, Teaching Certification, Concordia University

1991, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of Notre Dame

Lori Moriarty

Teaches: Honors Geometry, Algebra I

Extras: Math Team, Coaching - Assistant Cross Country

Years at St. Francis: 2

Years in Education: 9

Degree(s) Earned:

1998, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Loras College

Lisa Ston

Teaches: Honors AP® Calculus AB & BC, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry

Extras: Coaching - Head Varsity Girls’ Volleyball, Math Team

Years at St. Francis: 14

Years in Education: 16

Degree(s) Earned:

1998, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Dominican University

Maddie Wall

Teaches: Calculus, Geometry Concepts (See Business & Technology Department)

Performing & Visual Arts Department

Department Chair: Bob Mamminga

Madelyn Alvarado

Teaches: Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Mixed Choir, Spartan Singers, Introduction to Music Theory,

Extras: Asst. Vocal Director for Spring Musical, Liturgical Music, Vocal Jazz

Years at St. Francis: 1

Years in Education: 2

Degree(s) Earned:

2022, Bachelor of Art in Music Education, Milikin University

Kate Kolasinski ’95 Doane

Teaches: Digital Art, Communication Design, Visual Art (See English Department)

Brandon Lewis

Teaches: Theatre Workshop I, Production Theatre Workshop II

Extras: Theatre Productions’ Director, Kuhn CAC & Audio Manager, Marching Band Assistant

Years at St. Francis: 7

Years in Education: 18

2004, Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts, Columbia College

Bob Mamminga

Teaches: Music Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Guitar I, Guitar II (See Principal’s Council)

Ann Pasteur

Teaches: AP® Art, Art II, Art IV, Visual Art, Studio Art, Art III

Years at St. Francis: 1

Years in Education: 24

Degree(s) Earned:

2008, Master of Science in Art Education, Northern Illinois University

1999, Bachelor of Science in Art Education, Northern Illinois University

Physical Education & Health Department

Department Chairs:

Kevin Kloss (Jr. & Sr.) and Mike Lorenz (Fr. & Soph.)

Shane Frisbie

Teaches: Health, PE II

Extras: Coaching - Assistant Boy’s Golf

Years at St. Francis: 2

Years in Education: 4

Degree(s) Earned:

2018, Bachelor of Science in Education Illinois State University

Kevin Kloss

Teaches: PE I, PE III, Lifetime Fitness

Extras: Coaching - Head Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse, Years at St. Francis: 5

Years in Education: 8

Degree(s) Earned:

2015, Master of Science in Education, University of Phoenix

2013, Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science, North Central College

Mike Lorenz

Teaches: PE I, Spartan Study

Years at St. Francis: 7

Years in Education: 7

2020, Master of Curriculum and Instruction, Olivet Nazarene University

2017, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Special Education, Saint Joseph’s College, Indiana

Scott Nelson

Teaches: PE II, PE IV

Years at St. Francis: 36

Years in Education: 40

Degree(s) Earned:

2001, Master of Sports Science-Exercise Physiology, U.S. Sports Academy

1984, Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education, North Central College

Religion Department

Department Chair: Kristen Ras

Christine Paolella ’08 Dougherty

Teaches: Religion III, Peace and Justice

Extras: Assistant National Honor Society Moderator, Senior Class Moderator

Years at St. Francis: 10

Years in Education: 10

Degree(s) Earned:

2012, Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies, University of Dayton

Theresa Farias

Teaches: Religion I, Religion III

Years at St. Francis: 2

Years in Education: 2

Degree(s) Earned:

2014, Bachelor of Arts in Theology, University of St. Francis

Diane Mercadante

Director of Pastoral Ministry

Teaches: Franciscan Spirituality (See Principal’s Council, Pastoryal Ministry)

Michael Page

Teaches: Religion I, Christian History and Heritage (See Pastoral Ministry Department)

Kristen Ras

Teaches: Honors World Religion, Religion II (Pastoral Ministry Department)

John Schuller

Teaches: Religion II

Extras: Pop Culture Club Moderator

Years at St. Francis: 25

Years in Education: 37

Degree(s) Earned:

1977, Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts, Loyola University, Chicago

Jenny Stiefel

Teaches: Franciscan Spirituality, Religion I

Years at St. Francis: 10

Years in Education: 18

Degree(s) Earned:

2012, Master of Arts in Theology, Loras College

2006, Bachelor of Arts in English and Secondary Education, Clarke University, Iowa

Science Department

Department Chair: Patty Dahle

Marcia Kadow

Teaches: Honors Biology, Biology, Environmental Science

Extras: Sophomore Class Moderator

Years at St. Francis: 18

Vicki Beelow

Teaches: Biology, Chemistry

Extras: Evergreen Club Moderator

Years at St. Francis: 6

Years in Education: 7

Degree(s) Earned:

2016, Bachelor of Science in Biological Science Education, Illinois State University

Patty Dahle

Teaches: Honors AP® Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Forensic Science

Extras: Coaching - Head Scholastic Bowl, Intramural Assistant Moderator

Years at St. Francis: 16

Years in Education: 29

Degree(s) Earned:

1995, Master of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior, Benedictine University

1994, Master of Public Health, Benedictine University

1992, Bachelor of Science in Health Science/Biology, Benedictine University

Kim Fermoyle

Teaches: Honors AP® Physics C, Physics, Chemistry

Extras: Co-Engineering Club Moderator, MIEE

Leadership Team

Years at St. Francis: 7

Years in Education: 17

2003, Master of Environmental Civil Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology

1992, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, Champaign

Tom Juliano

Teaches: Honors AP® Physics I, Introduction to Engineering, Physics

Extras: Co-Student Government Moderator, Co-Engineering Club Moderator

Years at St. Francis: 8

Years in Education: 15

Degree(s) Earned:

2004, Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science, Drexel University

2001, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois, Chicago

Years in Education: 27

Degree(s) Earned:

2001, Master of Arts in Teaching, Miami University, Ohio

1994, Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Biology, St. Mary’s University, Minnesota

Jay Olaszek ’91

Teaches: Honors AP® Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, Chemistry

Years at St. Francis: 23

Years in Education: 26

Degree(s) Earned:

1999, Master of Science in Genetics, Northern Illinois University

1995, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Northern Illinois University

Social Studies Department

Department Chair: Robin Schroeder

Kate Michel’92 Kowalski

Teaches: Sociology I, Criminology

(See Principal’s Council, English Department)

Mike Lynch ’77

Teaches: Honors Economics

(See Business & Technology Department)

Tim Reist

Teaches: World History, Geography

Extras: Ping Pong Club Moderator

Years at St. Francis: 21

Years in Education: 22

Degree(s) Earned:

1985, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illinois Wesleyan University

Robin Schroeder

Teaches: Honors AP® Psychology

(See English Department)

Amy Stumpf

Teaches: Honors World History, World History

(See Learning Resource Center)

Brendan Tagler

Teaches: Honors AP® Government,Economics, U.S. History I

(See Business & Technology Department)

Anne Vogel ’16

Teaches: Honors AP® U.S. History, U.S. History I, U.S. History II, U.S. History III

Years at St. Francis: 3

Years in Education: 3

Degree(s) Earned:

2020, Bachelor of Arts in History/Social Science Education Illinois State University

Jon Williams

Teaches: World History, U.S. History I, U.S. History II, Psychology I

Years at St. Francis: 1

Years in Education: 13

Degree(s) Earned:

2011, Bachelor of Arts in Education, Arizona State University

World Languages Department

Department Chair: Elizabeth Brand

Sada Boden

Teaches: Honors Spanish III, Spanish I

Years at St. Francis: 12

Years in Education: 21

Degree(s) Earned:

2002, Master of Arts in Instruction, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

2001, Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Spanish, University of Minnesota, Duluth

Elizabeth Brand

Teaches: Honors AP® Spanish, Honors Spanish IV, Spanish V

Extras: National Honor Society Advisor, Cognia Accreditation Coordinator

Years at St. Francis: 18

Years in Education: 18

Degree(s) Earned:

2011, Master of Science in Education-Educational Technology, Concordia University

2005, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Education, St. Norbert College

Maria Kazlauskas

Teaches: Honors Spanish II, Spanish III

Extras: Student Government Co-Moderator

Years at St. Francis: 5

Years in Education: 19

Degree(s) Earned:

2002, Master of Arts in Social Work, Aurora University

1993, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Psychology, College of Holy Cross, Massachusetts

Laura Pizzo

Teaches: Spanish II, Honors Spanish II

Years at St. Francis: 2

Years in Education: 7

Degree(s) Earned:

1990, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Business Administration

Jessica Roulo

Teaches: French I, French II, Honors French II, Honors

French III, Honors French IV

Extras: Theatre Producer, MIEE Leadership Team

Years at St. Francis: 7

Years in Education: 7

Degree(s) Earned:

2017, Bachelor of Arts in French Language and Literature, Northern Illinois University

Sophia Vallone

Teaches: Spanish I, Spanish IV

Extras: Coaching - Girls Freshman B Volleyball

Years at St. Francis: 1

Years in Education: 1

Degree(s) Earned:

2023, Bachelor of Arts in World Language Education and Spanish, Elmhurst University

Shuilan Wen

Teaches: Chinese I, Honors Chinese II, Honors Chinese III, Honors AP® Chinese (See Business & Technology Department)

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