School Staff for 2008-2009

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Administration
Pastor Reverend Wayne Watts
Head of School Mrs. Margaret Roketenetz
Director of Early Childhood Sr. Joyce Montgomery
Administrative Assistant Mrs. Judy Ciukowski
Director of Advancement Ms. Mary Jo Dunne
Faculty
Pre-Kindergarten Mrs. Eileen Salamone email about
Mrs. Susie Metoyer email about
Ms. Susan Fratamico

 

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Ms. Maggie Kaikaris

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Ms. Casey Cameron email about
Ms. Carmen Ortiz email  
Kindergarten Mrs. Nancy Salamone email about
  Mrs. Rocio Valdivia email  
  Mrs. Kathleen Basil email about
  Ms. Ellie O'Connor email  
1st Grade Mrs. Kate Casey email about
2nd Grade Ms. Kimberly Fino email about
3rd Grade Ms. Elise Weiskopf email about

4th Grade
Language Arts 4th-5th

Ms. Kristen Trimberger email about

5th Grade Homeroom Math 4th-5th

Mr. Larry Schwider email about
6th Grade Homeroom Science 6th-8th Ms. Catherine Jardien email about
7th Grade Homeroom Religion 6th-8th Ms. Michelle Donnelly email  
8th Grade Homeroom Language Arts 6th-8th
Mr. Todd Brennan email about
Computer (K-8)/Altgeld Manager
Mrs. Julie Kurzynski
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Physical Education Ms. Evelyn Kim email about
Art Instructor Mrs. Petie Russo email  
Music Instructor Ms. Heather DeSouza email about

Choir Director

Mr. Jacob Bancks email  
Title One 21st Century Learning    
B/A School—Lunch Program Mrs. Raghda Fakhoury email  
Spanish Instructor Ms. Monica Jasso email  
Spanish Instructor Mr. George Russo  
Counselor United Stand Services
     

Pre-K - Ms. Eileen Salamone return to top
Years Teaching: 23 At SJB: 23
Education: B.A. in Elementary Ed. K-9, Concordia College, A.S., Early Childhood Development, NAEYC Certificate.
Favorite thing about teaching: Seeing the children accomplish something they have not done before.


Pre-K- Ms. Susie Metoyer return to top
Years Teaching: 19 At SJB: 19
Education: B.A. in Early Childhood Ed., National Louis Univ. Applied Behavior of Science. NAEYC Certificate, A.A., Early Childhood.
Favorite thing about teaching:
I enjoy seeing the smiling faces and watching them interact with each other.


Pre-K- Ms. Casey Cameron return to top
Years Teaching: 1 At SJB: 1
Education: B.S. in Early Childhood Ed., Indiana University - Kokomo.
Favorite thing about teaching: My students excitement about learning and accomplishing new things for the first time is what I enjoy most!


Kindergarten-Ms. Nancy Salamone return to top
Years Teaching: 29 At SJB: 22
Education: B.A. in Ed., Northeastern, IL, NAEYC Certificate.
Favorite thing about teaching:
My favorite thing about teaching the Kindergarten Busy Bees is watching them grow academically. The excitement and eagerness on their faces when they learn new skills is rewarding not only for them but for myself.

Pre-K- Mrs. Kathleen Basil return to top
Years Teaching: 4 At SJB: 2
Education: B.S. in Early Childhood Ed., Illinois State Univ.
Favorite thing about teaching: Experiencing those moments when I truly have my students' attention and I can see in their faces that I have just taught them something new.


First Grade - Ms. Kate Casey return to top
Years Teaching: 7 At SJB: 7
Education: B.A. Elementary Ed., Language Arts and Early Childhood Ed. Aquinas College. Pursuing M.A. in Reading from Northeastern Illinois.
Favorite thing about teaching:
My favorite part of teaching is seeing my students’ excitement for learning. Their eyes are so bright and ready to try new things.

Second Grade - Ms. Kimberly Fino return to top
Years Teaching: 3 At SJB: 3
Education: B.A. in Elementary Ed. minor in History, Loyola Univ.
Favorite thing about teaching:
Seeing my students’ reactions after I have helped them understand a new subject.


Third Grade - Ms. Elise Weiskopf return to top
Years Teaching: 9 At SJB: 3
Education: B.A. in Sociology, Drexel Univ., M.A. in Education, Drexel Univ.
Favorite thing about teaching: To see the students' smiling faces each morning.

Fourth Grade - Mrs. Kristen Trimberger return to top
Years Teaching: 3 At SJB: 2
Education: B.A. in French/Speech., Univ. of Wisconsin, M.A. in Education, DePaul Univ.
Favorite thing about teaching: Watching the moment when a child discovers something new for the first time.

Fifth Grade Homeroom - Mr. Larry Schwider return to top
Fourth-Fifth Grade Math
Years Teaching: 26 At SJB: 13
Education: B.A. in Ed, Northeastern IL Univ.
Favorite thing about teaching: Seeing the growth in each student’s ability.


Sixth Grade Homeroom - Ms. Catherine Jardien return to top
Sixth–Eighth Grade Sciences
Years Teaching:3 At SJB: 3
Education: B.S. in Elementary Ed., DePaul Univ.
Favorite thing about teaching: Seeing the expressions on students’ faces when they learn something new—especially something they think is “cool.”

Seventh Grade Homeroom - Ms. Michelle Donnelly return to top
Sixth–Eighth Grade Math
Years Teaching: 1 At SJB: 1
Education: B.S. in Ed, Northern IL Univ.
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Eighth Grade Homeroom - Mr. Todd Brennan return to top
Sixth–Eighth Grade Language Arts
Years Teaching: 7 At SJB: 2
Education: B.S. in Ed., Eastern IL Univ.
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Computers 5-8- Mrs. Julie Kurzynski return to top
Fifth–Eighth Grade Computer Technology
Years Teaching: At SJB:
Education:
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Physical Education Pre-K-8 - Ms. Evelyn Kim return to top
Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Physical Education
Years Teaching: 18 At SJB: 7
Education: B.S. in Physical Ed., minor in Foreign Language., Illinois State Univ., Pursuing M.S. in Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics from Illinois State Univ.
Favorite thing about teaching: Seeing the children growing and maturing, and talking with the students as they participate in PE. The progress of their skills in PE throughout the year is amazing!

Music K-8 - Mrs. Heather DeSouza return to top
Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Music
Years Teaching: 1 At SJB: 1
Education: BMus, University of Western Ontario, MM in Vocal Performance, North Park University
Favorite thing about teaching: