Select Adjunct Faculty by last name.
Name: Glenn Acksel
E-Mail Address: gkacksel@mycbsi.com
Contact Phone #1: 815-286-7155 home
Contact Phone #2: 815-382-7702 cell
Degree Level/Concentration: ED.D, MS & BS
Professional Background:
I served as a superintendent of schools in Illinois for
31 years i.e., 17 years at District 10 in DuPage County,
8 years at District 429 in DeKalb County and 6 years at
District 161 in Ogle County. My areas of expertise are:
school finance, professional negotations, leadership and
conflict management.
Name: Carole Adams
E-mail Address: cadams@ben.edu
Contact Phone# 1: 708-246-1463
Degree Level/Concentration: M.A. - educational therapy,
B.A - Elementary, C.A.S. - administration
Professional Background:
Thirty-four years in public education. Positions included:
fifth grade teacher, gifted teacher, special education teacher,
department/building coordinator, middle school reading,
language arts, drama instructor, district gifted coordinator
and district communications officer, mentor to new and existing
staff. Conducted academic and ability testing, provided
diagnosis and interpretation. Served as consultant to building
staff, provided district/building in services, parent group
and board presentations on differentiation and gifted education.
Name: Ruth E. Badal
ED. D.
E-Mail Address: rbadal1075@sbcglobal.net
Contact Phone #1: 630 554-2472 home
Contact Phone #2: 630 677-9046 cell
Degree Level/Concentration: BA in English/ MA in
Reading/Ed. D. Reading and Math and Administration
Professional Background:
I have taught English at the Junior High school level, 2nd
and 3rd grades. When I became a reading specialist, I was
asked to begin the Title 1 Remedial Reading program at the
elementary level in the district where I worked. I served
as a Teacher of Teachers (today we would call the position
a Literacy Coach) for five years. When I completed my type
75 certification, I was encouraged to apply for a principalship
in the district. For the next 15 years I served as a principal
in three high performing districts. Currently I am retired
but serve as an educational consultant and an adjunct professor
in the reading department.
Name: Catherine Bartleman
E-mail Address: cbartleman@ben.edu
Name: Renee Baxter
E-mail Address: rbaxter@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 708-409-8620
Degree Level/Concentration: PhD in education, Master
of science in education, Bachelor of Arts in psychology,
Associate of Arts in Education
Name: Jack A. Bils
E-Mail Address: jsbils@comcast.net
Contact Phone #1: 630-513-7207
Contact Phone #2: 630-762-0408 fax
Degree Level/Concentration: Ph.D., Educational Administration,
Northwestern University;
M.A.T., Math and Science Education, Northwestern University;
and B.A., Mathematics and Physics, Knox College, Galesburg,
IL.
Professional Background:
I retired as Assistant Superintendent for Personnel at Lake
Park High School District 108, Roselle, IL. I previously
served the District as Director of Pupil Personnel Services
and High School Principal. I also have experience as a high
school assistant principal, middle school assistant principal,
and high school teacher of physics and physical science.
Name: Sharon Bird
E-mail Address: sbird@ben.edu or sbirdlady@sbcglobal.net
Contact Phone #1: 815-342-3587 cell (primary #)
Contact Phone #2: 815-729-4106 home
Degree Level/Concentration: M.A. - educational leadership.
B.A.- elementary education, concentration in reading
Professional Background:
20 years in education. Taught grades 4-8. K-8 Assistant
Principal. Served on various committees for curriculum,
certification and discipline. Sponsored numerous after school
clubs.
Name: Jennifer Black-Foltin
E-Mail Address: marathonpace@hotmail.com
Contact Phone #1: 708-296-0018
Degree Level/Concentration: Master of Education/Reading & Literacy, Bachelor of Arts/Special Education
Professional Background:
I have taught high school special education classes for four years. My focus has been English and Reading, however, I have taught every core subject. This allows me to integrate reading and literacy strategies in content areas such as math, history, and science. My experience has been in the public school setting as well as an alternative therapeutic day school.
Name: Gretchen Borowski
E-mail Address: gborowski@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 847-541-6226
Degree Level/Concentration: B.A, M.Ed in reading
Name: Ingrid Boyd
E-mail Address: iboyd@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 773-239-2928
Degree Level/Concentration: Administrative certificate,
Master of arts in reading, Teacher certification, Bachelor
of arts in political science
Name: Jerome Brendel
E-Mail Address: brendelj@woodridge68.org
Contact Phone #1: 630.514.1766 (cell)
Degree Level/Concentration: C.A.S./Educational Administration,
M.A./Educational Administration, B.S./Education
Professional Background:
Currently Superintendent, Woodridge School District 68 (7
years). Previous positions include Assistant Superintendent
for Business (19 years), Director of Business Support Services
(4 years), and science teacher and coach (5 years). Also
served as President of the Illinois Association of School
Business Officials (2002-2003) and President of the Association
of School Business Officials International (2008).
Name: Audrey Brown
E-Mail Address: audrey.brown1018@sbcglobal.net
Contact Phone #1: 630-434-4037
Contact Phone #2 (Cell): 815-236-6741
Degree Level/Concentration: EdD Loyola University Administration & Supervision; MED U. of IL- Urbana Reading; BA Wheaton College Speech & English
Professional Background:
Teaching:
Moser College, Ed Leadership Cohort
Benedictine University, Consultant, Education Department
National-Louis University, Assistant Professor
The Joseph Sears School, Kenilworth, IL
Endwell Jr. High School, Endwell, NY
Americana School, Glendale Heights, IL
Jackson Jr. High School, Villa Park, IL
Gary School, West Chicago, IL
Administration:
Academic Coordinator, National-Louis, IDS and EdL
Superintendent, District #`3, Richmond, IL
Principal, District 60, Waukegan, IL
Learning Center Director, Kenilworth, IL
Dr. Brown, the daughter of a Baptist minister, was born in PA but spent most of her growing-up years in upstate NY. She came to IL to attend Wheaton College and has been here ever since. She has adult children, a son and a daughter, and five grandchildren who are the apple of her eye. She loves to read and always has a book or two going. She enjoys needle pointing and knitting. Exercise is important to her and she either does a 3 mile walk or a 45 minute swim at least 5 days a week. She is a political junkie and stays current on a variety of topics. She is blessed with wonderful friends.
Name: Susan Bryan
Email address: sbryan10350@comcast.net
Contact Phone #1: 708-681-1403 (home)
Contact Phone #2: 312-304-7254 (cell)
Degree Level/Concentration: MA, Special Education;
BA, Psychology
Professional background:
I worked in three different public elementary schools on
Chicago's west side from 1973 until my retirement in June
of 2006. During those years I taught children ages 3 to
15 in various settings: a child-parent center, self-contained
special education classes, early childhood non-categorical
special needs classes, and kindergarten. This past year
I assisted with the CLIMBers early literacy study by visiting
different Chicago public school classrooms and administering
individual assessments of literacy indicators to kindergarten
and first grade students
Name: Robert Cabrera
E-mail Address: rcabrera@ben.edu
Name: Robert M. Carlo
E-Mail Address: rmcarlo@comcast.net
Contact Phone #1 (home): 708-403-6722
Contact Phone #2 (Cell): 603-650-7502
Degree Level/Concentration: Ed.D., Administratioin and Supervision, Loyola University of Chicago
Professional Background:
As of June 8, 2009:
Teacher: 5 ½ years
Darien Public Schools-District #61-1 ½ years
River Forest Public School District #90: 4 years
Administrator: 16 years
Kirby School District #140: 2 years
Summit Hill School District #161: 6 years
Darien Public Schools-District #61: 8 years
Principal: 4 years
Principal/Curriculum Director: 2 years
Assistant Superintendent: 2 years
Name: Kelly Carr
E-Mail Address: kellychristinec@sbcglobal.net
Contact Phone #1: 630-643-1503 cell
Degree Level/Concentration: B.S. in Science Education,
University of Iowa; M.Ed. in Reading and Literacy, Benedictine
University
Professional Background:
I taught 8th grade Science and Language Arts for 4 years
in Roselle and Naperville. After acquiring my graduate degree
in Reading I took on the Title 1 Reading position at my
school. For the past few years I have been in charge of
designing and implementing instruction for the struggling
readers in 6th, 7th and 8th grade at our building.
Name: Maria M. Carter
E-Mail Address: merdie@comcast.net
Contact Phone #1: 630.336.0268
Contact Phone #2: 630.986.0268
Degree Level/Concentration: M.A. Elementary Education,
Type 75 Certificate
Professional Background:
I have been involved in elementary education for the past
30 years. My concentration is in primary education with
a focus in literacy instruction. I have also served as an
Assistant Principal for an elementary school district. Presently,
I am serving as an Instructional Coach for Cook County School
District 63.
Name: Amy Cassidy
E-Mail Address: acassidy@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 630-904-2429
Degree Level/Concentration: Master in science in
education/reading, B.S in science in education.
Name: Suzanne Casey, Ph.D.
E-Mail Address: scasey1948@sbcglobal.net
Contact Phone #1: 815-475-7315
Contact Phone #2: 312-802-1697 cell
Degree Level/Concentration: Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies, with a minor in school law from Loyola University, 1996. (Masters in Education Administration from Illinois State University, 1983).
Professional Background:
I served for 35+ years in the public schools, 28 of those years as a school administrator, and have worked at all levels from preschool education through university instruction. My work included regular and special education administrative responsibilities, where I was responsible for curriculum, support programs, program budget, grant writing, supervision, and the design of specialized academic support programs to assure learning by all students-regular and special education. About half of my years were spent at the elementary level, with the balance of years at the secondary level.
I worked for twelve years at Oak Park and River Forest High School as an Assistant Superintendent, as well as one year at Glenbrook High School Central Office, and four years as curriculum Director in the Plainfield Central Office before retiring in 2004.
I have been instructing at the University level since 2001, when I began teaching at Lewis University in the Masters Accelerated Leadership program. My supervision of student teachers at Illinois State University began in 2006, which I continue doing currently. I have been teaching at Benedictine since July, 2008.
Name: Beverly S. Cheairs
E-Mail Address: bcheairs@sbcglobal.net
Contact Phone #1: 630-393-9413
Contact Phone #2 (cell): 630-668-9535
Degree Level/Concentration: Masters Degree of Administration/Gifted Education-Reading, Math; Children’s Literature.
Professional Background:
Currently, Beverly is a gifted specialist for Wheaton –Warrenville Community Unit School District 200. She has 75 hours beyond her masters degree in the areas of reading, math, gifted education, and children’s literature.
Name: Steven Chorak
E-Mail Address: schorak@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 815-530-5711
Degree Level/Concentration: Master of Arts in teaching,
Bachelor of arts in communication
Name: Pamela Ciway
E-Mail Address: PAMELA.CIWAY@bps101.net
Contact Phone #1: 630-926-3173 (cell)
Contact Phone #2: 630879-4641 (work)
Degree Level/Concentration: Doctorate in Curriculum
and Instruction
Professional Background:
Dr. Pamela Ciway earned her master's and doctorate degrees
in Curriculum and Instruction from Benedictine University
and Loyola University Chicago, respectively. Her dissertation
focused on the short-term and long-term effects of full
day kindergarten on reading achievement in the primary grades.
Dr. Ciway has worked with K-12 teachers in a graduate program
at another local university. She currently teaches third
grade for the Batavia school district.
Name: James H. Clark
E-Mail Address: james807@sbcglobal.net
Contact Phone #1: 312-408-0068
Degree Level/Concentration: B.S. – Speech and
Drama; M.S. – Secondary Education; C.A.S. – Administration;
Ed. D – Administration, Higher, and Continuing Education
Professional Background:
For 21 years I was a teacher, department chairperson, and
assistant principal in Marion, Indiana, and at Thornton
Township High School in Harvey, Illinois. In 1986, I was
appointed principal of Lockport Township High School, Central
Campus. From 1993-96, I was Assistant Superintendent for
Educational Services in Joliet. I served as superintendent
of the Joliet Township High School from 1996-2002.
Name: Maureen Connolly
E-mail Address: mconnolly@ben.edu
Name: Dr. John H. Correll
E-Mail Address: jcorrell@saltcreek48.com
Contact Phone #1: 630-981-1298 home
Contact Phone #2: 630-279-8400 office
Contact Phone #3: 630-981-1298
Degree Level/Concentration: Doctor of Education,
Educational Specialist, Masters in School Psychology, Bachelors
in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Professional Background:
Currently Superintendent of Schools in Salt Creek School
District 48 in Villa Park, with a past background in several
other areas of administration and school psychology. Areas
of specialty would be student assessment, program development
and evaluation, leadership and system analysis.
Name: John T. Costopoulos
E-mail Address: jcostopouls@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 708-345-7118
Degree Level/Concentration: Med- educational administration,
BS-recording industry business, BS-biological science
Name: Anne Cothran
E-mail Address: acothran@ben.edu
Name: Ann Cromley
E-mail Address: acromley@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 815-485-8287
Degree Level/Concentration: B.A in English, MSED
in English & reding, 75 administrative endorsements
Name: Marcy Cromley
E-mail Address: mcromley@ben.edu
Name: Holly Curry
E-Mail Address:hollylcurry@yahoo.com
Contact Phone #1: 815-641-5964
Degree Level/Concentration: Master of Arts: K-12 Reading and Literacy
Professional Background:
I attended Central Michigan University to obtain both my bachelor and master’s degrees. I received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a science major and reading minor in 1999. I returned to Central Michigan University and completed my Master of Arts: K – 12 Reading and Literacy degree in 2006.
My teaching career started in Michigan where I taught various age groups at the elementary level and was involved in numerous professional development opportunities and school initiatives. During the summer of 2006 I moved to Illinois and started school in the fall as a literacy coach in the Joliet School District. I have very much enjoyed my role as a literacy coach over the past three years. During this time I have worked with a wide variety of wonderful educators and been exposed to a plethora of professional trainings and professionals in the field of education.
Since the spring of 2008 I have been able to accomplish another goal in my professional career, which is the opportunity to teach at the college level, at the Moser College of Adult and Professional Studies. I have worked with phenomenal teachers through the master’s program and am looking forward to meeting many more excellent educators in future classes.
Name: Patricia Curry
E-mail Address: pcurry@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 847-599-9929
Degree Level/Concentration: Ed.D in special services,
Educational Leadership Program, MS in emotionally handicapped,
BA in mental ret
Name: Mara Denny
E-Mail Address: mdenny320@sbcglobal.net
Contact Phone #1: 815-922-6160
Degree Level/Concentration: MSED with a reading concentration
Professional Background:
I was an elementary school teacher for six years. I then
moved into the role of literacy coach for two years. During
that time I began teaching courses for BU in the Reading
and Literacy program. I am currently working as the Site
Director for Will and Kendall Counties for BU hiring and
observing adjunct faculty for the Reading and Literacy Program
as well as the Leadership Program.
Name: Jill Dickerson
E-Mail Address: jmd82765@hotmail.com
Contact Phone #1: 630-359-3226 (home)
Contact Phone #2: 630-664-9187 (cell)
Degree Level/Concentration: M. Ed/Literacy
Professional Background:
I graduated from Augustana College in 1987 with a Bachelor's
in Psychology. I attended Northern Illinois University where
I obtained my teaching certificate. I received my Master's
from Benedictine University and am a Reading Specialist
in Elmhurst for grades K-5. My position gives me the opportunity
to teach struggling readers as well as provided professional
development for teachers in my school and throughout the
school district
Name: Laurenel M. Driscoll
(Laurie)
E-Mail Address: laurdris@att.net
Contact Phone #1: 630-213-0797
Degree Level/Concentration: BA in Education, National
College of Education, M.Ed. in Reading, National College
of Education (now National-Louis University)
Professional Background:
As a public school teacher in the western suburbs, I have
taught grades 1-4 and have been a Reading Specialist in
both elementary and middle schools. As a Reading Specialist
I have focused on reading strategies, vocabulary development
and content area reading skills. I have also served as president
of two local councils of the Illinois Reading Council, the
West Suburban Reading Council and Secondary Reading League.
Name: Pamela A. Drummond
E-mail Address: pdrummond@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 815-436-4204
Degree Level/Concentration: Administrative/Type 75
certificate, Master of science in education, Bachelor of
science in education
Name: Angela Durkin
E-mail Address: angdurk1123@comcast.net
Contact Phone #1: 708-732-1396
Contact Phone #2: 847-438-3077
Degree Level/Concentration: B.A. English/Education;
M.A. Reading; Ed. Administration
Professional Background:
I have spent 30 years in education, serving as a high school
English instructor, Reading Coordinator, Title I Director,
Assessment Coordinator and Chair of the English Department
at Fenton High School in Bensenville. I have presented workshops
on research, assessment and instructional reading strategies.
I am currently employed by the DuPage County Regional Office
of Education as a Professional Development Consultant and
Literacy Coach.
Name: Anne M. Durst
E-mail Address: adurst@ben.edu
Name: Joy Dvoratchek
E-Mail Address: Dvoratchek@ahsd25.k12.il.us
Contact Phone #1: 630-674-1623
Degree Level/Concentration: Undergrad in Special
Education with emphasis on Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Graduate
- Reading Specialist; National Board Certification, 2007
Professional Background:
I first worked for seven years as an itinerant teacher servicing
deaf and hard of hearing children, and since 2002 I have
been a reading specialist at a middle school. My passion
is getting kids to read and understand what they read, and
getting them to continue to build their vocabulary.
Name: Mohamed Elnatour
E-mail Address: melnatour@ben.edu or m_elnatour@yahoo.com
Contact Phone #1: 708-590-9087
Degree Level/Concentration: Doctorate of education,
Master of Science in education, Bachelor of Science and
applied engineering
Professional Background:
I had a doctoral degree in education, Curriculum and Instruction
from Aurora University. I taught 7 different graduate classes
in Teacher Education Dept. and in School Administration
Dept. Before that I was a High school physics teacher.
Name: Evelyn Ennsmann
E-mail Address: eennsmann@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 630-231-2598
Name: Thomas H. Fegley
E-Mail Address: thfegley@sbcglobal.net
Contact Phone #1: 630-260-1442
Degree Level/Concentration: BS - Mathematics (Illinois
State University) MS - Education Administration (ISU)
Ed.D. - Educational Administration (ISU)
Professional Background:
US Navy 4 years - HS math teacher 7 years (3 schools) -
Junior Senior HS Principal 7 years (1 school) -Superintendent
15 years (3 school districts) - Retired - Assistant Professor
in Educational Leadership at North Central College 6 years
Name: Dr. Penny Finley
E-Mail Address: penny@pennyfinley.com
Contact Phone #1: 630-893-3981 home
Contact Phone #2: 630-640-8201 cell
Degree Level/Concentration: BS in English and Speech
Education from the University of Illinois, MS.Ed. in Curriculum
and Instruction from the University of New England, Ed.D.
in Teacher Leadership from Walden University
Professional Background:
Dr. Finley has been an educator for over 30 years, teaching
middle and high school Language Arts and Social Studies.
She has taught higher education both full time and part
time for Elmhurst College, Roosevelt University, Concordia
University, and Saint Xavier. Her expertise includes coopertive
learning (for which she has written several teacher texts),
differentiated instruction, methods of social studies, integrating
technology in the classroom, and literacy methods. She is
also a national presenter for the Bureau of Education and
Research.
Name: Anne Flaherty
E-mail Address: ahouni2003@yahoo.com or aflaherty@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 815-725-0852
Contact Phone #2: 815-342-0462
Degree Level/Concentration: M.A. -Curriculum and
Instruction, B.A - Speech Communications
Professional Background:
Ten years in public education. Positions included: Kindergarten
Teacher; First Grade Teacher; Second Grade Teacher; Trainer
(district level) for various technology and methodology
classes; Trainer (school level) for various technology and
instructional practices; Member of Building Leadership Team;
and Member of Technology Cadre; District Star Teacher Award
for past 4 years. Served on district curriculum committees
for Language Arts; Math; and assisted in redesigning district
report cards.
Name: Carrie Garrett
E-mail Address: giggles2424@gmail.com
Contact Phone #1: 815-600-0048
Degree Level/Concentration: BS in Elementary Education
from Eastern Illinois University
MS in Reading and Literacy/Reading Specialist from Lewis
University
Professional Background:
This is my seventh year in education in the Joliet Public
School District #86. I spent my first four years teaching
4th and 5th grades before becoming a Literacy Coach in a
K-5 elementary school . As a Literacy Coach, I work closely
with K-3 teachers in literacy instruction and assessment.
Name: Donielle Gary-Burton
E-mail Address: dburton@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 773-534-6316
Degree Level/Concentration: B.A.- Northern Illinois
University, M.A. - Roosevelt University, Ed.D. -Loyola University
Professional Background:
Dedicated urban educator with 10 years of high school teaching
experience. Specialist in working with at-risk students
by focusing on reading strategies that increase their level
of academic success. Experienced director of curriculum
and instruction, enjoys working with adult learners in the
area of teaching and learning. Curently serving as a high
school principal on Chicago's Westside.
Name: Kristi Gedville
E-Mail Address: kbaugous-gedville@hotmail.com
Contact Phone #1: 847-650-5805
Contact Phone #2: 847-245-3018
Degree Level/Concentration: Bachelor's Degree in
Education, Master degree in Education
Professional Background:
I have been teaching for ten years. My first year was at
the middle school level. The past nine years have been spent
in the primary grades. I taught the IL Summer Bridges Reading
Program for three years. I tutor students in my spare time.
Name: Jill M. Gildea, Ed.D.
E-Mail Address: drjillgildea@sbcglobal.net
Contact Phone #1: 815-354-0283
Degree Level/Concentration:
Ed.S. Educational Leadership, National Louis University,
Evanston, IL
Ed.D. Curriculum & Supervision, Northern Illinois University,
DeKalb, IL
M.Ed. Language & Literacy, National Louis University,
Evanston, IL
B.A. English & Secondary Education, Bradley University,
Peoria, IL
Professional Background:
I am currently serving as Superintendent at Harrison Elementary
School District #36. Prior to my appointment as Superintendent,
I served three years as Director of Curriculum & Instruction
in Libertyville Elementary District # 70 in Libertyville,
IL. I served for three years as Assistant Superintendent
in Marengo School District #165 in Marengo, IL and for three
years as an English/Reading/Fine Arts Division Head at Elgin
Unit School District #46 in Bartlett, IL at Bartlett High
School. Prior to working in Educational Administration,
I was a Language Arts/Reading Teacher at Lincoln JH in Mt.
Prospect School District # 57. I became interested working
in school districts after serving as a Publicist for Coronet/MTI
Film & VIdeo in Deerfield, IL. It is a true pleasure
to be working with Benedictine University in preparing our
graduate students for success in their future careers.
Name: Wesley Gosselink
E-mail Address: wgosselink@gmail.com
Contact Phone #1: 630-493-8051
Degree Level/Concentration: M.A. - educational administration,
B.S - Special Education
Professional Background:
Mrs. Gosselink has worked in the field of education for
12 years. She has served as a special education teacher,
special education administrator, Assistant Principal, and
Elementary Principal. She currently serves as Principal
of Tate Woods Elementary School and Staff Development Coordinator
for Lisle School District #202. Her areas of special interest
include positive behavioral systems, primary level reading
instruction, and how organizations are impacted by positive
psychology.
Name: Maryann Griffiths
E-Mail Address:mcgprof@yahoo.com
Contact Phone #1 (Cell): 708-334-2741
Degree Level/Concentration: MBA: Loyola University of Chicago; MA in Elementary Education: St. Xavier University; Type10 Certification :Reading Specialist
Professional Background:
Human Resources background – 7 years; Classroom teacher – 3 years; Reading Specialist – 6 years. Also have 5 years of graduate adjunct teaching experience.
Name: Janice Grossi
E-Mail Address: jangreading
@aol.com
Contact Phone #1: 708-275-4859
Degree Level/Concentration: Masters in Education/
Reading
Professional Background:
Janice Grossi, M.Ed., a classroom teacher, then a Reading
Specialist for over twenty years, has taught reading in
grades 1-8. Jan has coauthored a book, Applications of Reading
Strategies within the Classroom (2006) as well as several
articles and presently teaches graduate classes in literacy
at Benedictine University. She has been a presenter at IRA,
IRC, Title I Conferences, and a consultant for Pearson Education.
Name: Dorothy Grossman
E-mail Address: dgrossman@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 312-553-1153
Degree Level/Concentration: Doctoral, Reading recovery
certificate, M.Ed in instructional leadership, B.A in elementary
education
Name: Scott Guziec
E-Mail Address: sguziec@comcast.net
Contact Phone #1: 847-367-5519 home
Contact Phone #2: 847-271-1949 cell
Degree Level/ Concentration: M. Ed. / Educational
Administration/Superintendent
Professional Background:
I have 33 years of experience in education, including 11
years as the superintendent of Lincolnshire School District
#103, 14 years as principal in Waukegan, Highland Park and
Lincolnshire at the junior high and elementary level and
8 years as a special education teacher. Prior to retirement
as superintendent, I was the IASA Legislative Representative
and ISBE Advisory Committee Liaison for Lake County. Presentations
at numerous state and county conferences on effective teaching
strategies, educational leadership and referenda planning
while currently serving as a consultant for an architectural
firm in Lake/Cook County.
Name: Lonna E. Haley
E-Mail Address: lhaley@ben.edu
Degree Level/Concentration: M.A.: Reading & Literacy,
Benedictine University
B.A: Major: Elementary Education Minor: Gender and Women
Studies
Professional Background:
I received my Master's of Education in Reading and Literacy
through Benedictine University and received my undergraduate
degree from Knox College. Currently I serve as a Reading
Specialist in Cicero Public School District #99. My current
position allows me to work with a variety of readers as
well as implementing effective research-based reading strategies.
The other key component of my position is to design and
provide ongoing professional development to staff in the
areas of Reading and Literacy. I have also spent time teaching
and tutoring students within the intermediate grade levels.
In addition to my elementary teaching experience, I have
had the opportunity to teach at the graduate level focusing
on assessment and diagnosis of reading disabilities.
Name: Cynthia L. Heidorn,
Ph.D.
E-Mail Address: supt@d75.lake.k12.il.us
Contact Phone #1: 847-949-2700 work
Degree Level/Concentration: Ph.D. Organization Development,
Benedictine University
MSEd. Education Leadership: School Business Management,
NIU
BS NIU
Professional Background:
I am currently serving as Superintendent in Mundelein Elementary
School District #75, after three years as Superintendent
in Gower District #62 in Willowbrook and Burr Ridge. I served
for seven years as Assistant Superintendent for Finance
and Operations in Glen Ellyn District #41 and for three
years in Community Unit School District #200 in Wheaton/Warrenville
as Business Manager and Assistant Business Manager. I became
interested in education after serving as an elected member
of the Board of Education in Glen Ellyn District #41 for
four years.
There is no more rewarding occupation than making a difference
in the life of a child. As educators, we are uniquely positioned
to support students and families while building strong communities.
My research interests include how leaders engage others
in change processes and how school improvement strengthens
school communities.
Name: Richard J. Hendricks
E-mail Address: rhendricks@ben.edu or rhendricks@olchs.org
Contact Phone #1: 708-741-5603
Degree Level/Concentration: J.D. - DePaul University;
M.S.Ed School Business Management - NIU; B.S. Accounting
- UIC; A.S.S. Accounting - Wilbur Wright Junior College
Professional Background:
Assistant Superintendent - Business at Oak Lawn Community
High School District 229 2002 to present. Director of Fiscal
Services at Township High School District 214 1995-2002.
Name: Paula Neri Hennessey
E-Mail Address: pnhennessey@sbcglobal.net
Contact Phone #1: 630-632-1204 cell
Contact Phone #2: 630-372-0949 home
Degree Level/Concentration: BS Loyola University,
Masters in Education - Curriculum and Literacy, ELL Graduate
Certificate/Endorsement National Louis University
Professional Background:
I am currently in charge of ELL curriculum and instruction
at a middle school. Previously, I served as literacy coach
at the same school. Additionally, I teach master's level
continuing education courses for the DuPage Regional Office
of Education.
Name: Mary Herrmann
E-mail Address: mherrmann@ben.edu
Name: Scott Herrmann
E-Mail Address:Sherrmann@emsd63.org
Contact Phone #1: 847-827-1181
Contact Phone #2 (Cell): 847-727-2688
Degree Level/Concentration: MEd Educational Leadership
Professional Background:
Dr. Herrmann earned a B.S. in Elementary Education and an M.S. in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin, an M.A. in Educational Leadership from Marian College, and an Ed. D from National Louis University. He has taught grades K-8 as a classroom teacher and Gifted and Talented resource teacher, and served as a K-12 Curriculum Director and an Elementary School Principal before becoming the principal of Gemini Junior High School in the fall of 1996.
Name: Joyce Hlousek
E-Mail Address: j.hlousek@comcast.net or jhlousek@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 630-980-8702
Degree Level/Concentration: Ed.D.: Administration
(Vanderbilt); Administrative Certification (Northern Illinois
University); M.A.: Reading and LD (DePaul); B.S.: Elementary
Education (DePaul)
Professional Background:
Thirty-four years in School District 54, Schaumburg, IL
in the roles of:
- Learning Behavior Specialist & Special Education
Team Coordinator
- Director of Program Assessment & Coordinator of
Testing and Measurements
- Reading/Learning Disabilities Specialist & Special
Education Team Coordinator
- Reading/Learning Disabilities Specialist & Special
Education Team Coordinator
- Elementary School Classroom Teacher-Primary Grades
Name: Tonia Humphrey
E-mail Address: thumphrey@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 773-483-5930
Degree Level/Concentration: Masters in science in
education, masters of arts in media communication, Bachelor
of arts in journalism.
Name: Amandeep (AJ) Hundal
E-Mail Address: ash1973@yahoo.com
Contact Phone #1: 630-290-1247 cell
Contact Phone #2: 815-267-3612 work
Degree Level/Concentration: Bachelor's in Jr. High/Middle
School Education (K-9), Master's in Educational Leadership
(Type 75)
Professional Background:
I will be entering my 12th year in the Education field.
I began as a middle school Language Arts and History teacher
at Partners for Success Alternative School and evetually
became Dean of Students at Partners for Success High School/Middle
School programs. I was with Partners For Success for 10
yers, 5 years as Dean of Students. Since 2007 I have been
the Dean of Students at Ira Jones Middle School in Plainfield,
District 202.
Name: Carrie Johnson
E-mail Address: cjohnson@ben.edu
Name: Dr. Bernard J. Jumbeck
E-Mail Address:bjjumbeck@comcast.net
Contact Phone #1: 708-448-5713
Degree Level/Concentration: B.S. Ed. Eastern Illinois University, M.S. Ed Eastern Illinois University, Ed. D. in Administration and Supervision Loyola University of Chicago
Professional Background:
Thirty-seven years of experience in Illinois public schools, in grades pre-kindergarten through eight. Experience as a physical education teacher and coach in grades kindergarten through eight. Thirty-one years of experience as an administrator, in positions ranging from assistant principal to superintendent of schools. Adjunct faculty member with experience in teaching courses in administration and supervision, school law and school finance, including service as a member of doctoral dissertation committees.
Name: Mary Ann Kalis
E-Mail Address:myakalis@rcn.com
Contact Phone #1 (Work): 630-834-4548
Contact Phone #2 (Cell): 630-606-0184
Degree Level/Concentration: MSEd, Educational Administration with a year of coursework towards doctorate in Educational Leadership
Professional Background:
13+ years as an elementary school principal in Elmhurst
- 4 years as a high school assistant principal
- Teaching experience at every grade K-12 (elementary, middle and high school)
- Administrative experience at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Office of Student Affairs
- Leadership positions in the DuPage Region-Illinois Principals Association, 1999-present
Participant on professional development roundtable for DuPage Regional Office of Education
Name: Brian Kaye
E-Mail Address:bkaye@sd25.org
Contact Phone #1 (Work): 847-398-4297
Contact Phone #2 (Cell): 630-534-4502
Degree Level/Concentration: College of DuPage – Associate of Arts Degree (AA)
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – Bachelor’s Degree (BA)
Aurora University – Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Aurora University – Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership (MAEL)
Professional Background:
- Northwood Middle School, Community Unit School District 200 (Woodstock, IL) – 6th Grade Teacher (Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts): 4 Years
- Virginia Lake Elementary School, Community Consolidated School District 15 (Palatine, IL) – 5th Grade Classroom Teacher: 2 years.
- Jane Addams Elementary School, Community Consolidated School District 15 (Palatine, IL) – Building Assistant: 1 year.
- South Middle School, Arlington Heights School District 25 (Arlington Heights, IL) – Associate Principal: 1 year.
- Windsor Elementary School, Arlington Heights School District 25 (Arlington Heights, IL) – Principal: 3 years (presently working).
- Benedictine University, Margaret and Harold Moser College of Adult and Professional Studies (Naperville, IL) - Adjunct Professor: 1 year.
Name: Kathleen E. Keenan, Ed. D.
E-Mail Address: kekeenan1947@att.net
Contact Phone #1: 773-373-5810
Degree Level/Concentration: Doctor of Education, dissertation on change and teacher learning in a professional development model
Professional Background:
My professional education began at Illinois State University where I majored in Elementary Education. I began my education career as a third grade teacher. During that time, I received my masters degree in education with a concentration in arts education from Northern Illinois University, and spent the next ten years teaching art to first through sixth graders. I returned to the general education classroom as a sixth grade teacher for a period of four years. After a six year hiatus from the classroom to work in the business management field, I returned to education as a Reading Recovery teacher for first through third grade students. I came back to the general education classroom as a sixth grade teacher. During that time, I began work on my doctorate in education at Northern Illinois University, completing my dissertation research in teacher learning and professional development. For the past eight years, I have been fortunate to be the principal of Hodgkins Elementary School. I will retire from elementary education this year, and I will be working at the university level in the field of teacher education and leadership. I will also be working with the State of Illinois Principal Mentoring Program.
Name: Michael T. Kelly, Ed.D.
E-Mail Address: mtkelly@ben.ed
Contact Phone #1: 773-442-4611
Contact Phone #2: 708-302-6493
Degree Level/Concentration: Doctorate in Education. Concentration in Higher Education Leadership.
Professional Background:
Dr. Michael Kelly earned his BA in 1983 from West Chester University (PA) and holds the Educational Specialist and Doctor of Education degrees (completed in 1989 and 1991, respectively) from the College of William and Mary (VA).
He relocated from Williamsburg, Virginia to Chicago in 1990 to take the position of Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Illinois at Chicago. During his tenure at UIC, he also held the title Director of Student Judicial Affairs and lectured as an adjunct assistant professor in Public Policy Analysis in the UIC College of Education.
In 1999, Dr. Kelly was hired as Dean of Students at Northeastern Illinois University where he currently oversees three administrative units, supervises a staff of nineteen, and is a member of the President’s Council. He also teaches in the Master’s of Educational Leadership program at NEIU.
His professional memberships include the Association for Student Conduct Administration, the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, the international education honor society Kappa Delta Pi, and the Theta Xi Fraternity.
He is a frequent speaker at regional and national conferences and has published a long list of articles and essays on a broad array of topics. An upcoming article, Hometown Patriots, will appear in the winter, 2010 edition of Drumbeat magazine.
Personal: Michael Kelly is a native of Easton, Pennsylvania, is the father of one, and a resident of Elmhurst, IL.
Name: Mary Klinefelter
E-Mail Address: mklinefelter@prairiestate.edu
Contact Phone #1: 708-709-3689
Contact Phone #2: 708-301-4294
Degree Level/Concentration: B.S. in Industrial Engineering
from Northwestern University
M.S. Degree in Education from the University of Wisconsin
Professional Background:
Current Position: Dean of Business and Technology at Prairie
State College Prior Experience: High school administration,
private college administration, and fifteen years in engineering
and project management for a major automotive manufacturer.
Name: Jennifer Kmiec
E-Mail Address:Jennifer_kohn@hotmail.com
Contact Phone #1: 630-290-8208 cell
Contact Phone #2: 630-299-8275 (school)
Degree Level/Concentration: M.E.d. Reading
Professional Background:
I am currently a Literacy Coach in East Aurora School District 131. As a literacy coach, I manage all literacy materials including manuals, guided reading books and center materials. I also provide professional development for the staff. Prior to that, I have taught full day kindergarten, 2nd grade, 1st grade reading support, and basic skill for grades 3-5. I earned my bachelor’s degree at Elmhurst College with a concentration in reading. I am endorsed in reading, language arts and social science with middle school approval. I earned my master’s degree in reading at Benedictine University and have a reading specialist certificate K-12.
Name: Carol Knudson
E-Mail Address: knudsonc@gtc.edu or cknudson@kusd.edu
Contact Phone #1: 262-605-8118 work
Contact Phone #2: 262-552-7530 home
Degree Level/Concentration: B.A. -English/Speech
-Carthage College
M. A. Library & Information Science -University of South
Florida
Professional Background:
Library Media Specialist for over 30 years K-12 (public
school setting) and reference librarian at college level
as well, and adjunct instructor at Pasco-Hernando Community
College, Carthage College and Gateway College. National
Endowment for the Humanities participant for a summer institite
in S.D. studying the Literature of the Plains Indians and
a summer seminar focusing on the Kiowa and Navajo culture.
Published in: Quest for Spirituality by Northern State Press.
Name: Catherine Kwech
E-Mail Address: ckwech@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 847-639-0054
Contact Phone #2: 847-772-8841
Degree Level/Concentration: MS in Ed (Reading), NIU
Professional Background:
I taught twenty-four years in NW suburban school districts
across grades 3-8 in self-contained/team (8 yrs.) and junior
high settings (16 yrs). From 2001-2006, I created a series
of interactive, online educational lessons for grades 2-12
in phonics, advanced reading skills, English grammar/punctuation/usage,
and writing fundamentals for fiction and nonfiction for
Quickmind/EduData and Sunburst Corporation.
Name: Susan Leef
E-mail Address: sleef@ben.edu
Name: William Leensvaart
E-Mail Address: leensvaart@aol.com
Contact Phone #1: 630-682-4972 home
Contact Phone #2: 630-417-4084 cell
Degree(s) Acquired: MA in Secondary Education from
Northern Illinois University
Professional Background:
I taught Mathematics at York High School in Elmhurst for
17 years where I also coached football, basketball, the
Mathematics Team, and sponsored Student Council. I announced
almost 1000 sporting events as well. I was a special assistant
to the Superintendent of District 205 for one year where
I facilitated Strategic Planning for the entire district
including over 300 Community members. I was the Assistant
Principal at York for 5 years specializing in curriculum
and instruction. I was Principal at Glenbard South High
School for 13 years and have now been retired for one year.
Name: Kathryn Lenz
E-Mail Address: kat1926@aol.com
Contact Phone #1: 815-557-6346
Degree Level/Concentration: MS in Curriculum and
Instruction/ Reading from University of St Francis
Professional Background:
This is my 23rd year in Education in Joliet District # 86.
I have taught Language Arts and Social Studies at the Junior
high level. I spent 10 years teaching 4th and 5th and I
have spent the last 5 years as the Resource/ Curriculum
Specialist at a large elementary school. I work very closely
with our staff in providing them with staff development
in the areas of reading strategies, vocabulary development
and other educational initiatives.
Name: Robyne Lewis
E-mail Address: rlewis@ben.edu
Name: Kathleen F. Liace
E-Mail Address: dockath@aol.com or kliace@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: (H) 630-983-6694
Contact Phone #2: (W) 630-420-6526
Degree Level/Concentration:
Ed.D. Reading & Language, C.A.D. Administration &
Supervision
M. Ed. Special Education, B.S. Special Education/Elementary
Education
Professional Background:
I am currently a high school Literacy Instructional Coordinator
and Reading Specialist. This role not only involves working
with students, but also with a great deal of staff development.
I have been a high school Reading Specialist for 10 years.
Prior to becoming a Reading Specialist, I worked as a Special
Education teacher at the intermediate, junior high and high
school levels.
Name: Thomas Long
E-mail Address: tlong@ben.edu
Name: Georgiana Luecker
E-mail Address: gluecker@ben.edu
Name: Debra Lynch
E-Mail Address: dlynch@sd113a.org or linus65@nerdshack.com
Contact Phone #1: 630-973-7429
Contact Phone #2: 630-257-2286 x: 2101
Degree Level/Concentration: Med Type 75 Administration
Professional Background:
I have 19 years of experience in primary education, over
10 in administration. Facilitates workshops on behavior
management, helping “hard to help kids” and building
students’ self-esteem.
Name: Susan M. Lynch
E-Mail Address: susan_lynch@ipsd.org
Contact Phone #1: 630-428-6297 Work
Contact Phone #2 (Home): 630-585-1912
Contact Phone #3 (Cell): 630-430-3802
Degree Level/Concentration: Master of Education in Reading K-12
Certificate of Graduate Studies Type 75 School Administration
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Special Needs
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
National Board Certified Teacher- Young Adulthood/English Language Arts
Professional Background:
- Elementary Classroom and Middle School Reading Teacher and Reading Coordinator, Boston Public Schools, Boston MA.
- Adjunct Lecturer University of Massachusetts (Boston State College) on Individualizing Reading Instruction.
- Elementary Special Needs teacher/Case Manager London Borough of Croydon, London,England.
- Middle School and High School reading teacher and reading team coordinator Indian Prairie School District 204 Naperville, IL.
- Presently teaching as a high school Literacy Coach and Reading Team Coordinator Indian Prairie Schools Naperville, IL.
Name: Leanne Lyons
E-Mail Address:leannelyons@hotmail.com
Contact Phone #1: 630-253-1863
Degree Level/Concentration: MA ED Instructional Leadership
Professional Background:
I am currently an assistant principal at Jamie McGee Elementary School in Bolingbrook and have held the position since 2002. Prior to that, I worked as a building administrator and math coordinator in Chicago for the public school system. I taught for fourteen years at the elementary level in all grades from first through eighth. My teaching background includes one year at the high school level in Japan. I was employed by American Business Consultants in Japan for a year as an ESL instructor for a variety of international companies that prepared employees for travel abroad. Formerly, I was employed by the College of DuPage where I taught English as a Second Language to adults for more than five years.
Name: Jennifer Madson
E-mail Address: jmadson@ben.edu
Name: Sarah Malik
E-mail Address: smalik@naperville203.org
Contact Phone #1: 630-673-7462 cell
Degree Level/Concentration: B.A. in Elementary Education
with English minor and Middle School and Social Science
endorsements, North Central College; M.Ed. in Reading and
Literacy, Benedictine University
Professional Background:
Before becoming a reading specialist, I taught 6th grade
language arts and social science for one year, 8th grade
language arts for four years, and 8th grade social science
for two years. I am currently the reading specialist and
language arts department coordinator for Lincoln Junior
High School, where I work with sixth, seventh, and eighth
graders and their teachers. My job includes working in classrooms
with teachers and students, leading small group instruction,
being a literacy coach, and coordinating some staff development.
Name: Jessica Mangelson, Ph.D.
E-Mail Address: jessica.mangelson@gmail.com
Contact Phone #1: 630-857-3992
Degree Level/Concentration: Ph.D., Education, (Literacy/Children’s Literature) The Ohio State University; M.S., Education, (Reading/Literacy) Syracuse University.
Professional Background:
I have taught elementary school, worked as a reading specialist, researcher, and professor of education. My areas of expertise are literacy education, children’s literature, and emergent literacy. My research interests include reading clinic work, using technology to enhance literacy instruction, and using children’s literature to enhance reading instruction.
Name: Joseph A. Marchese
E-Mail Address: jcj60561@yahoo.com
Contact Phone #1: 630-985-7779 home
Contact Phone #2: 630-254-2421 cell
Degree Level/Concentration: B.S. in Education (Northern
Illinois University), Masters in Education - Northern Illinois
University, DeKalb, Illinois. Doctoral Work in Curriculum
& Instruction completed at Northern Illinois University,
DeKalb, Illinois
Professional Background:
I am a 35 year veteran in Public Education having served
as an instructor, Alternative Education Director, Dean of
Students, Divisison Chair, Assistant Principal and Principal
in senior high school programs. During the course of my
work I've worked to improve Teacher Evaluation Programs,
Curriculum Documentation and creation and implementation
of a comprehensive Teacher Induction Program. I am passionate
in regards to the development of educational leaders and
their impact on the future academic success of their students,
and I have completed extensive research in the field of
leadership and leadership development.
Name: Barb Mazzolini
E-Mail Address: bcmazzy@comcast.net or bmazzoli@cusd200.org
Contact Phone #1: (cell) 630-421-0722
Contact Phone #2: (work) 630-784-7358
Degree Level/Concentration: MS in Reading
Professional Background:
I previously taught as a classroom teacher at the elementary
and middle school levels and as a reading specialist at
the middle school level. I am currently a reading teacher
and literacy coach at the high school level. I am a National
Board certified teacher in Young Adult English/Language
Arts and a Project CRISS certified trainer. I also do consulting
work for McGraw-Hill/Glencoe as a reviewer for Jamestown
Education materials.
Name: Melissa Merritt
E-mail Address: mmerritt@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 773-885-3877
Degree Level/Concentration: Masters of science in
education, Bachelor of arts in English
Name: Michael Merritt
E-Mail Address: mmerritt@psd202.org
Contact Phone #1: 815-439-7092
Contact Phone #2 (Cell): 815-274-0602
Degree Level/Concentration: Master of School Leadership
Professional Background:
After completing my undergraduate degree in Physical Education from Illinois State University, I began my professional career in the educational field as a Physical Education and Health teacher at a middle school in Valley View CCSD 365U. After my third year of teaching, I began working towards the completion of a Master Degree program in School Leadership through Concordia University, which resulted in earning my Type 75 administrative certificate. Upon completion of my fifth year of teaching, I accepted the challenge of opening Aux Sable Middle School in Plainfield CCSD 202 as the Dean of Students in the fall of 2006. I continued my climb up the administrative ladder when I accepted the responsibility of Assistant Principal at Aux Sable during the start of the 2008-2009 school year. I began teaching Educational Leadership courses for Benedictine University in the spring of 2008 and continue to enjoy working and sharing my knowledge with adult learners.
Name: Paul Mikulcik
E-mail Address: pmikulcik@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 847-837-1715
Degree Level/Concentration: Doctorate in education,
Educational specialist, Masters of science in Ed, Law school,
Bachelors of Science in Education.
Name: Bill Miller
E-Mail Address: wmiller@wideopenwest.com
Contact Phone #1: 630-527-9811
Contact Phone #2: 630-531-7786 (cell)
Degree Level/Concentration: MS/Educational Leadership
Professional Background:
I am a twenty-nine year educator who has spent the majority
of his time at the middle level. I have a strong relationship
with the professionals from the Association of Illinois
Middle-level Schools and was principal of an AIMS demonstration
school. My first love is music! I was a band director and
a professional musician prior to becoming a school administrator.
Name: Susan Miller
E-Mail Address: smiller@d75.lake.k12.il.us
Contact Phone #1: 847-949-2706
Contact Phone #2: 630-453-3297
Degree Level/Concentration: MS Ed./CAS
Curriculum and Instruction/Educational Leadership
Professional Background:
Since my undergraduate studies several years ago, I have
been helping to plan what helps all students learn best.
I have been fortunate to work on this goal in a variety
of roles. I began as a special education teacher at elementary,
middle and high school levels, then began my years as an
elementary classroom teacher. As instructional coordinator
and assistant principal, my role changed from working directly
with students, to a more "big picture" approach.
As elementary principal for 9 years, I learned as an instructional
leader, one can influence student learning in a variety
of ways. My current role as Director of Teaching and Learning
in Mundelein Elementary School District 75 is a dynamic
and rewarding way to impact student learning, as is being
an Adjunct Professor for BU. Each job I've had has been
my favorite. I feel that way today!
Name: Gwendolyn Mims
E-Mail Address: TheMims@aol.com
Contact Phone #1: 708-957-4612
Contact Phone #2: 708-899-9981
Degree Level/Concentration: M.S. in Administration
and Supervision
M.S. in Special Education
EdD in Instruction Technology
Professional Background:
I am currently the principal at a Chicago Public School
High School. Before becoming principal, I was an assistant
principal at a middle school for 10 years. This is my 32nd
years in the field of education. I have taught graduate
level classes for a variety of universities in the fields
of administration, general education and special education.
Name: Robert Mocek
E-mail Address: rmocek@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 630-305-0952 home
Contact Phone #2: 708-499-0838 office
Contact Phone #3: 630-234-6743 cell
Degree Level/Concentration: B.A. (SIU); M.A. (Roosevelt);
Ed.D. (NIU)
Professional Background:
An educator for thirty-five years, I am presently principal
at Luther Burbank Elementary School (K-6) in Burbank Illinois,
School District 111. If you include substituting, I have
taught every grade level from K- M.A. I have served as a
mentor to several principals and principal candidates. I
am an active member of the Burbank Lions and the Oak Lawn
Rotary.
Name: Adrienne Murphy
E-mail Address: amurphy@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 630-971-0234
Degree Level/Concentration: Bachlor's degress from
Southern Illinois University; Masters and Doctorate from
Northern Illinois University
Professional Background:
Dr. Murphy taught elementary education for 32 years in the
Woodridge School District, She has also taught graduate
classes for both Northern Illinois University and Benedictine
:University.
Name: Deborah A. Oates
E-Mail Address: deborahoates@comcast.net
Contact Phone #1: 630-880-0189 (cell)
Contact Phone #2: 630-852-2030 (fax)
Degree Level/Concentration: J.D., DePaul University;
M.S.Ed. in Vision/Multiply Handicapped, Northern Illinois
University and B.A., Elementary Education, Washington University
in St. Louis.
Professional Background:
I have been a teacher of visually impaired/multiply impaired
students for 28 years, working mostly in the western suburbs.
I have been an itinerant teacher most recently, but also
have been a resource teacher, and taught in self-contained
classrooms. I have been an attorney for 22 years, working
mostly in family law and I have had the privilege of being
the grievance chair for the Association of teachers in our
co-op.
Name: Carol O'Donnelll
E-Mail Address: tomcarod@mac.com
Contact Phone #1: 847-566-8141 home
Contact Phone #2: 847-917-8141 cell
Degree Level/Concentration: Ed.D.
Professional Background:
Doctorate in Curriculum and Social Inquiry, Master's Degrees
in Reading and Administration, Have taught English/Language
Arts teacher in grades 6 - 12, and a reading specialist
in the middle school and high school levels, Have been an
English department chair, an assistant principal, and an
assistant professor and department chair in a graduate level
teacher certification program, Was Associate Executive Director
for Secondary Education at National Council of Teachers
of English, Have published articles, chapters, and books.
Name: Carol Olsen
E-mail Address: colsen@ben.edu
Name: Mary Olson
E-mail Address: molson@ben.edu
Contact Phone# 1: 847-599-4373
Degree Level/Concentration: M.S & Ed.D in curriculum
& instruction, B.S in mathematics
Name: Gineen O'Neil
E-mail Address: goneil@ben.edu
Name: Lynn Otterson
E-Mail Address: lynnotterson@yahoo.com
Contact Phone #1: 847-548-6940
Contact Phone #2 (cell): 847-644-0991
Degree Level/Concentration: Masters in Literacy from Dominican University and a Masters in Leadership (Type 75) from Concordia University.
Professional Background:
I love teaching my Content Area Literacy course at Benedictine University. It is an extremely hands-on course that focuses on implementing reading strategies in middle and high school grade levels. I currently teach Junior/Senior level English classes (Advanced Composition, Communications, and Literature) at Warren Township High School in Gurnee, IL. I have presented and trained new teachers in Content Area Reading strategies in my district and I have also presented at multiple conferences including the Illinois Association of Teachers of English, the Illinois Association of Teachers of Chemistry and Physics Conferences. In addition, I present on Anti-Bullying and Empowerment for Adolescents after extensive training with Rosalind Wiseman in Washington D.C.. I strive to always be up to date on best practice, motivation and empowerment in classrooms and I also have an interest in training teachers to be the best that they can be!
Name: Elizabeth Parker
E-Mail Address: eparker@lisle202.org
Contact Phone #1: 630-493-8081
Contact Phone #2: 630-404-7742
Degree Level/Concentration: M.S. Ed. in Reading,
Reading Specialist
Professional Background:
I have been teaching remedial reading for ten years in rural,
urban, parochial, and public settings. My reading focus
has been Kindergarten through Second grade.
Name: Carole Parkins-Brooks
E-mail Address: cbrooks@ben.edu
Name: Beverly L. Parota
E-mail Address: bparota@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 630-513-0480
Degree Level/Concentration: MBA-business, M.Ed, B.S
in liberal arts and science.
Name: Mary Denise Pawl
E-mail Address: mpawl@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 847-682-2585
Degree Level/Concentration: Reading Specialist, M.A.T
- Elementary, B.S.in psychology
Name: Kendra Perri
E-Mail Address: kknow@hotmail.com
Contact Phone #1: home 847-550-6369
Contact Phone #2: cell 847-668-8907
Degree Level/Concentration: M.Ed. / Administration
and Supervision
Type 75 Certificate, General Administrative
B.S. / Secondary Education Type 09 Certificate, Standard
Secondary Teaching
Professional Background:
After graduating from Illinois State University in 1995
I began my career in education teaching Eighth Grade English
in Gurnee, Illinois. In 2000 I graduated from Northeastern
Illinois University with a Master's Degree in School Administration.
I began my career in administration as the Assistant Principal
at Gemini Junior High School with District #63. In 2003
I served as the Interim Principal at Mark Twain Elementary
School.
Name: Christine Peterson
E-Mail Address: cpeterson@ncusd203.org
Contact Phone #1: 815 741-3329
Contact Phone #2: 815 735-3620
Degree Level/Concentration: M.A. in Reading and M.A.
in Educational Administration
Professional Background:
I have had a variety of roles as a teacher and reading specialist
in several districts. My focus is always on improving literacy
and learning in all content areas.
Name: Jean A. Peterson
E-Mail Address: jpeterson@bendist25.org or jtpeterson@sbcglobal.net
Contact Phone #1: 630-514-7004 cell
Contact Phone #2: 630-876-7810 x202 office
Contact Phone #3: 630-584-7188 home
Degree Level/Concentration: Masters Educational Leadership
Professional Background:
I am currently a principal at Evergreen Elementary School
in Carol Stream, IL. Benjamin District #25 is a two school
district serving Carol Stream and West Chicago children.
Students feed into West Chicago HS. My building is a preschool-4th
grade with approximately 500 students. I have been in education
for 28 years. I taught for 14 years, grades 1, 2, and 4,
before going into administration.
Name: Dora Phillips
E-mail Address: dphillips@ben.edu
Name: Cynthia Picciola
E-mail Address: cpicciola@sd113a.org or mehawkfan@yahoo.com
Contact Phone #1: 630-257-2286 x4303
Contact Phone #2: 708-705-6661 (cell)
Degree Level/Concentration: M.A. Reading and Literacy,
Certified Reading Specialist with Supervisory Endorsement,
B.S. Special Education
Professional Background:
I have been in education for 16 years and have taught in
special education as well as general education classes at
the elementary and middle school levels. I am currently
teaching middle school classes of social studies and a literacy
block. However, no matter the class, my first and true love
is reading!
Name: Jim Polzin
E-mail Address: jpolzin@ben.edu
Name: Amy Quattrone
E-Mail Address: alquatt@msn.com
Contact Phone #1: 630-964-1814
Degree Level/Concentration: M.A.: Reading Literacy, Benedictine University B.A. English Education, Illinois State University
Professional Background:
Currently I serve as a Literacy Coach at Westmont Jr. High and High School, CUSD 201. My position allows me the opportunity to work with both teachers and students in the areas of reading and instruction. Previously, I taught 6th-8th Gifted Reading and Language Arts.
Name: Martin R. Quinn
E-Mail Address: mrquinn@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 847- 359-6911
Degree Level/Concentration: Ed.D. Of Education, CAS of Educational Administration, Master of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Arts
Professional Background:
I’m certified K-12 in Education. My first teaching position was Kindergarten in Chicago. I have been in Education for 34 years, 29 of those years have been in Administration. I have held the following positions; Dean of Students – 5 years, Assistant Principal -10 years, Principal – 14 years. I’m also certified as a Mentor for Principals.
Name: Kateri Quiñónez
E-Mail Address: kateriquinonez@yahoo.com
Contact Phone #1: 630-590-5668 (home)
Contact Phone #2: 786-303-6069 (cell)
Degree Level/Concentration: M.S.Ed. in Exceptional
Student Education with endorsements in Reading, Learning
Disabilities, and Behavioral Disorders
Professional Background:
I have had the opportunity to instruct children of all ages
who struggle with reading difficulties, learning disabilities
and attention deficits. Through this work, I have learned
how to communicate and present material effectively, by
building on individual strengths. I am looking forward to
sharing these techniques while instructing on an adult level
and inspiring a passion for education.
Name: Brenda Reiter-Gorman
E-Mail Address: breiter-gorman@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 815-836-8368
Contact Phone #2 (Cell): 815-693-8589
Degree Level/Concentration: Associates Degree from JJC, BS from ISU and a Masters Degree in Educational Administration from Governors State University.
Professional Background:
I have spent 23 years in education in Joliet District #86. I began my career as a teacher’s aide. I then spent 13 years as a classroom teacher teaching 3rd and then 12 years as a 1st grade teacher. I then moved out of the classroom into a “Behavior Specialists” position at an elementary building in our District. After spending a year in that position, I was promoted to my first Principal position. I have served as a principal in 3 of our buildings in District #86. I am currently the Principal at Pershing Elementary School and have held this position at this building for the past 7 years. I have also taught two years in the Junior High setting teaching 6, 7 and 8th graders Language Arts.
Name: Katie Reynolds
E-Mail Address: Reynolds.katie@sbcglobal.net
Contact Phone #1: 847-682-5134
Degree Level/Concentration: Masters in Curriculum
and Instruction
Professional Background:
Katie Reynolds, Director of Student Learning in Round Lake
Area Schools, has been in the field of education for ten
years as a teacher, principal, and curriculum coordinator.
Name: Dr. John A. Rhodes
E-Mail Address: john_rhodes@ipsd.org
Contact Phone #1: 630-375-3046 office
Degree Level/Concentration: BS in Ed., MS in Ed,
C.A.S.; Ed.D.
Professional Background:
Private school; administration, curriculum, gifted, math,
science. Teaching: math(4th - middle school to high school
Algebra, Algebra II Trig); science(4th - middle school to
high school Honors Biology), Graduate Classes for NIU, GSU,
SXU, Drake, IRI, Pearson (30+ years as an adjunct professor).
Administration: Dept. Chair: Math, Science, Gifted, Computers,
Instructional Technology; Assistant Principal: Elementary
School, Middle School; Principal: Elementary, Middle (5-8),
High School; Assistant Supt; K-8; and Superintendent K-8
& K-12
Name: Eric Rogers
E-mail Address: erogers@ben.edu
Name: Ann Roloff
E-mail Address: aroloff@ben.edu
Name: Doreen Romero
E-mail Address: dromero@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 815-634-8786
Degree Level/Concentration: M.A - Education, B.A.
- Economics, Library science
Name: Dr. Cheryl Rosentreter,
Ed. D
E-Mail Address: crosentreter@sd129.org
Contact Phone #1: 630-301 - 5959
Degree Level/Concentration: Doctorate in Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
Professional Background:
I have been teaching in District 129 - West Aurora since
1991. Currently, I am the Reading Facilitator and Balanced
Literacy Coordinator at Jefferson Middle School and I teach
8th grade struggling readers. In May 2006, I graduated from
Aurora University with a Doctorate of Education degree in
Curriculum and Instruction.
Name: Gerry Rounds
E-mail Address: grounds@ben.edu
Name: Lynn Rule
E-Mail Address:teachgoldenrule@comcast.net
Contact Phone #1: 630-653-0956
Degree Level/Concentration: Masters of Education, Masters of Reading, National Board Certified Language Arts
Professional Background:
Being in education for the past 32 years has given me experience at various levels utilizing a variety of materials, techniques, and philosophies. The majority of my experience has been in the primary grades enabling me to establish a foundation for students based on best practice. Evolving from this experience has been the creation of graduate classes in Reading, Writing, and Math for the Regional Office of Education. In addition I have had the honor of being named Teacher of the Year and Illinois State Finalist for Naperville District 203. In addition I have shared honors with my teams being named as Those Who Excel for First Grade Team and Those Who Excel for Second Grade Team. My philosophy of education is researched based with student’s driving my instruction. My question to colleagues is being able to answer WHY they are teaching what they are teaching…time is precious to children and their learning. I am grateful for the current opportunity to be an instructor for Benedictine University in their Master of Reading Program.
Name: Theresa Sak
E-mail Address: tsak@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 630-542-9070
Degree Level/Concentration: Ph.D in educational leadership,
M.S.Ed in outdoor teacher education, B.S.Ed in elementary
education
Name: Lisa M. Samp
E-mail Address: lsamp@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 630-264-0189
Degree Level/Concentration: Masters of education,
Bachelor of Science in elementary
Name: Donna Sceerey
E-Mail Address: dsceerey@cusd200.org
Contact Phone #1: 630-561-0477
Contact Phone #2: 630-682-2285
Degree Level/Concentration: M.Ed. - Administration
Professional Background:
I have been teaching for Wheaton Warrenville District 200
for 5 years, and I taught in the Chicago Public Schools
before that. I received my Masters from Benedictine in 2006.
I have taught graduate classes for Benedictine University,
as well as for University 200 (District 200). I am currently
working on my ESL certificate.
Name: Shawn Schumacher
E-mail Address: sschumacher@ben.edu
Name: Patti Sima
E-mail Address: psima@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 847 970-9467
Degree Level/Concentration: M.A. - Developmental
Reading, B.A - Elementary
Professional Background:
Twenty years in education. Positions included: classroom
teacher, grades 3.4.5 and 6; Middle school history. Writer
and editor for Teacher Created Materials, Product Development
for Learning Resources, free-lance writer for Discovery
Education and Museum of Broadcast Communications, Reading
Specialist for grades K - 5.
Name: Diane Simonaitis
E-Mail Address: dianes@tcdupage.org
Contact Phone #1: 630.675.4412 cell
Degree Level/Concentration: B.A. from Benedictine
University (actually I.B.C.) and an M.A. from St. Xavier
University
Professional Background:
I was a classroom teacher for 15 years, at mostly the Junior
High level, teaching Science, Literature, and Language Arts.
Moved from a private school, to CPS, to a suburban public
school, and then started a Charter School in Elk Grove before
becoming the Assistant Principal in a Career and Technical
School in Addison, where I have been for the past 5 years.
Name: Betty Sixsmith
E-Mail Address: betty_sixsmith@ipsd.org
Contact Phone #1: (h) 630-369-8887
Contact Phone #2: (w) 630-375-3185
Degree Level/Concentration: M. Ed.: Special Education;
CAS: Administration
Professional Background:
I am the Chairman for the Special Education department at
Waubonsie Valley High School, Aurora, IL. Additionally,
I have been an adjunct instructor for Benedictine University
since 1999. I also work on a contract basis with the Chicago
Public Schools as a LRE Consultant.
Name: Sylvia R. Smith
E-mail Address: ssmith@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 630-640-0371
Degree Level/Concentration: Ed.D. in instructional
technology, MS.Ed in curriculum & supervision, B.S in
special education
Name: Rachel B. Solomon, Ed. S
Email Address:rbs52701@yahoo.com
Contact Phone #1: 630-548-0602
Contact Phone #2 (Cell): 773-203-7311
Degree Level/Concentration: Masters Level Courses within Educational Administration
Professional Background:
In 1998, I received my BA from Bradley University in Psychology and worked within Chicago Public Schools at Lyman A. Budlong School. At Budlong, I was the Dean of Students / Truancy Office for a pre-k through 8th grade building for five years. In 2000, I then went on for a Master’s (MSW) in Social Work at Loyola University Chicago. I completed my social work internship at Hinsdale Central High School. I spent three years as a social worker within the Plainfield School District at Plainfield North High School, Heritage Grove Middle School as well as Central Elementary School. I decided to continue to further my knowledge and experience by completing an additional master’s degree in 2004 from Northern Illinois University in Administration and Leadership. Upon completion of the master’s program, I also pursued the Ed S program at Northern Illinois University. I recently completed all of the course work and examinations to be able to begin the work on my dissertation this fall. I am currently the Interim Director of the K-8 Regular Education Summer Program within the Plainfield School District. I served as Interim Assistant Principal at Grand Prairie, Charles Reed and Central Elementary Schools this past year.
Overall, I enjoy working with educators, to help them enhance their own skills for the betterment and success of our children. I enjoy reading the most up to date trends in education and love to collaborate with staff to share ideas to further student and staff growth. In my free time, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband and two children, watching them grow each and every day.
Name: Carol Speckman
E-Mail Address: cspeckmann@naperville203.org
Contact Phone #1: 848-3925
Contact Phone #2: 346-6219 or 717-4139
Degree Level/Concentration: Masters Degree in Reading
Professional Background:
An educator for the past 28 years, I began my career teaching
in private facilities for severe and profound multiple handicapped
children and later moved to an EMH setting in Maywood, Illinois.
For the past 21 years I have worked at Jefferson Junior
High School in Naperville District 203. Here, I taught instructional
students for nearly 10 years and moved to sixth grade language
arts for five years where I worked with both gifted and
mainstreamed students. The last 3 years I have been employed
as a reading specialist for grades 6 - 8.
Name: Bridgette Sprovieri
E-Mail Address: bridgettesprovieri@sbcglobal.net
Contact Phone #1: 815-254-9758 home
Contact Phone #2: 815-836-2724 8-3 only office
Contact Phone #3: 708-372-1777 BEST cell
Degree Level/Concentration: Bachelors in Science
and Social work Quincy University, Masters in Social Work-
Aurora University, Masters in Teaching, Leadership and Special
Education, Lewis University, Doctorate in Educational Leadership-
In Process- Northern Illinois University
Professional Background:
My professional background is mainly in specail educaino
and behaivor disorders students. I worked as a dean of special
education for 8 years, prior to becoming an Assistant principal.
my passion is Special Education Law and advocaty for student
rights.
Name: Ann Stacy
E-Mail Address: annstcy@yahoo.com
Contact Phone #1: 630-539-7097
Contact Phone #2 (Cell): 630-267-1798
Degree Level/Concentration: Masters in Education, Administration
Professional Background:
Worked at Lake Park High School for 32 years; taught Family and Consumer Science 7 years, Assistant Dean 2 years, Dean of Students 6 years, Assistant Principal 17 years. Served several years on the Illinois State Dean’s Association Board and the Illinois Principals Association, DuPage Region board and was the Regional Director for the Illinois Women’s Association
Name: Andrea Stein
E-Mail Address: calusafred@sbcglobal.net
Contact Phone #1: 847-459-1781
Contact Phone #2: 847-858-1781 (cell)
Degree Level/Concentration: MA - School Service Personnel
(Guidance and Counselling); Administrative/Type 75; BA -
Education
Professional Background:
I have over 30 years experience in education. Before retiring,
I was an administrator in Wilmette District #39 and Barrington
CUSD 220. Prior to my years in administration, I servced
as a Guidance Counselor in Libertyville District #70. Before
my counselor position, I spent many years as a classroom
teacher. Currently, I am working as a RESPRO Coach for the
Kane County ROE. I work primarily in the area of School
Improvement. I assist schools in developing and implementing
their School Improvement Plans. I also do presentations
and workshops in the areas of Reading and School Leadership.
Name: Amanda Stochl
E-Mail Address: astochl@sncglobal.net
Contact Phone #1: 847-347-3824 cell
Degree(s) Acquired: B.S. Elementary Education M.Ed
Educational Leadership
Professional Background:
I have been fortunate to work in several capacities in education.
I have taught primary and intermediate grades, worked with
students ages 3-adult, facilitated summer and school programs
for an independent educational organization and am currently
a principal in a Pre K-8 school. My areas of specialty are
in reading, brain research and multiple intelligence theory.
Name: Suzanne Strohschein
E-Mail Address:sstrohschein@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1 (Cell): 630-975-2287
Degree Level/Concentration: Masters Degree Educational Administration - University of Illinois
Professional Background:
For 35 years, I taught myriad courses in the English Department at Hinsdale Central High School and was the English Department Chair for the past 20 years. Recently retired from that, I have taught undergraduate courses at Benedictine and several graduate courses in Educational Administration and enjoyed that experience and student contact very much, particularly because they are enthusiastic learners who are motivated to succeed in their college courses. In addition, I am teaching part-time at The Avery Coonley School for gifted and talented children. Presently, I am teaching grammar and composition to 5th grade and rhetoric to 7th grade, which has been a new and exciting challenge.
Name: Norm Sturm
E-Mail Address: norm@nsturm.net
Contact Phone #1: Home; 630-462-0150
Contact Phone #2: Cell; 630-638-0150
Degree Level/Concentration: BS in Ind. Tech. '70
(ISU), MS in Ed. Tech. '73 (ISU), Admin Certificate '78
(ISU), ABD on
Ed D '83 (UIUC)
Professional Background:
33 years as an educator in DuPage High School District88;
8 years as Graphic Arts Instructor, 12 years Assistant Principal,
& 13 years Assistant Superintendent for Ed. Services
(Human Resources).
Name: Margo Sucansky
E-mail Address: msucansky@ben.edu
Name: Kim Forsyth Sullivan
E-mail Address: skim@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 708-369-9028
Degree Level/Concentration: B.S in education, Master
degree and certification in reading & literacy
Name: Thomas R. Swenson
E-mail Address: tswenson@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 630-527-8397
Degree Level/Concentration: B.A. Psychology, K-9
teacher's certificate, M.S in educational administration,
School business official's endorsement
Professional Background:
37 years in Illinois public education. 28 years as Business
Manager in Darien Public Schools. 18 consecutive Certificate
of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association
of School Business Officials. My goals and objectives were
to maximize all educational opportunities for the children.
Name: Theresa Tetti
E-mail Address: ttetti@ben.edu
Name: Johnnie Thomas
E-Mail Address:Johnnie.Thomas@d214.org
Contact Phone #1: 847-718-7659
Degree Level/Concentration: BA (Sociolgy), MSW (Social Work), and Currently EdD student (Educational Leadership-All but Dissertation)
Professional Background:
Johnnie has been blessed to be promoted rapidly up the chain of the command in the field of education. He has had the opportunity to serve the interests of children and families as a Social Worker, Emotional Disturbance Coordinator, Asst. Director of Special Education, Executive Director of Student Services, and recently accepted the position of Associate Superintendent for Student Services in Township High School District 214.
Johnnie's educational training has included DePaul University where he is currently anticipated to complete his doctoral studies in December 2009; Loyola University where he earned a Master's Degree in Social Work, and Southern Illinois University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. Johnnie is known throughout his professional and educational communities for his unwavering commitment to creating the best instructional programming for students in a manner that encourages collaboration and value for all stake holders. He has fostered many new initiatives and led numerous presentations as an IAASE Board Member around the state of Illinois.
Name: Amanda Tucker
E-Mail Address: tuckeral@vvsd.org or alsomnis@hotmail.com
Contact Phone #1: 815-258-4048 home/cell
Contact Phone #2: 630-739-7155 office
Degree Level/Concentration: Masters Degree in Education
Administration from Chapman University; Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Elementary Education with a Special Education
Minor from Augustana College
Professional Background:
I am currently employed in the Valley View School District
#365U as the Assistant Principal of John R. Tibbott Elementary
School in Bolingbrook, IL. Before entering administration,
I spent four years out of the classroom serving as a resource
specialist, site coordinator and reading coach. This enabled
me to concentrate on working with teachers through demo
lessons and staff development exclusively in the areas of
reading and writing. In addition, I have taught both third
and fourth grade.
Name: Laura Turek
E-Mail Address: lmturek@yahoo.com
Contact Phone #1: 708-846-8368
Degree Level/Concentration: BS in Middle Level Education
Concentrations in Biological Science and English, MA in
Education -Reading Specialist
Professional Background:
I attend Eastern Illinois University where I received a
BS in Middle level education, which is centered on the development
of sixth through ninth grades. I have taught 6th, 7th, and
8th grade science and literature studies for 4 years. In
2007 I completed my MA with Benedictine University, and
have worked with my District's goals in integrating reading
and the content areas.
Name: Jane Vallin
E-mail Address: jvallin@ben.edu
Name: Jill VanDerveer
E-mail Address: jillvanderveer@gmail.com
Degree Level/Concentration:
Masters of Science in Reading Instruction
National Board Certified Teacher (Early Childhood Generalist)
Professional Background:
I have been teaching at the elementary level for 14 years.
I have taught first grade for 11 years and currently serve
as the Information Literacy Instructor at Everett Elementary
School in Lake Forest. In that capacity, I work with students
kindergarten-fourth grade in the library and the computer
center.
Name: Mary Kay Vincenti
E-Mail Address: marykay@maclyngroup.com
Contact Phone #1: 630-960-4070 home
Contact Phone #2: 630-353-4434 office
Contact Phone #3: 630-272-7222 cell
Degree Level/Concentration: M.Ed., Catholic School
Leadership, Marymount University, Arlington, VA, B.S. Business/Marketing,
University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
Professional Background:
Mary Kay earned her Masters in Education at Marymount University
in Arlington, Virginia in the Catholic School Leadership
Program and her BS in Business/Marketing from the University
of Illinois at Chicago. She has over 10 years of experience
in Catholic Secondary School Administration and Institutional
Advancement and 25 years of experience in Marketing. Additionally,
she was the recipient of the 2007 Catholic Schools Impact
Award from the Archdiocesan Development Council in Chicago
for making a major difference in Catholic education. Mary
Kay is employed by MaclynGroup | NONPROFIT DIVISION where
she specializes in marketing educational institutions.
Name: Frank Van Vlierbergen
E-mail Address: vvlierbergen@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 708-352-9195 home
Contact Phone #2: 708-681-3666 office
Degree Level/Concentration: B.A., English/Speech/Secondary
school teaching, Lewis U.: M.Ed., School Administration/Counseling,
DePaul U., J.D., Illinois Institute of Technology, Law
Professional Background:
After college graduation, I taught English/speech/theatre
for a number of years. After I earned my master's degree
at DePaul in Administration/Counseling, I became Director
of Guidance and Counseling and summer school principal at
Gordon Tech High School. I took a break from education for
a few years and earned my law degree and am currently a
licensed attorney in state and federal courts concentrating
in family and school law.
Name: Patricia A. Walter
E-mail Address: pwalter@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 630-469-2057
Degree Level/Concentration: Master of Science in
educational administration, Bachelor of Arts in elementary
education
Name: Stephen Walton
E-mail Address: swalton@ben.edu
Name: Linda Ward
E-mail Address: lward@ben.edu
Name: Jennifer M. Watkins
E-Mail Address:JWatkins8@yahoo.com
Contact Phone #1: 847.204.3981
Degree Level/Concentration: MA in Education Reading and Literacy
Professional Background:
I obtained my BA in Education from Illinois State University in 2004 and my MA in Education as a Reading and Literacy specialist from Benedictine University in 2008. I will be starting my sixth year of teaching this fall, and I currently teach fourth grade. I am also a Reading and Literacy Master’s Program Portfolio Supervisor for Benedictine University, for some of the cohorts at CLC.
Name: Glenda Wells
E-Mail Address: glendawells70@comcast.net
Contact Phone #1: 630-251-3816
Degree Level/Concentration: MA in Education / Curriculum
and Instruction
Professional Background:
Taught 5 years in Middle School Spanish and Language Arts.
Worked for Sylvan and Huntington Learning Centers; tutoring
and testing. Currently teach ABE/GED at Waubonsee Community
College and am helping the State of Illinois Standardize
Adult Education.
Name: Kathleen Westbrook
E-mail Address: kwestbrook@ben.edu
Name: Glenn Wood
E-mail Address: gwood@ben.edu
Name: John Zigmond
E-Mail Address: jzigmond@ben.edu
Contact Phone #1: 630.829.1364
Contact Phone #2: 630.829.6182
Degree Level/Concentration: Ed.D. in Educational
Leadership
Professional Background:
A 36-year veteran of high school teaching, coaching, and
administration, John joined Benedictine University's Faculty
in 2001. While he has taught both undergraduate and graduate
courses in the School of Education, he is the Director of
the Alternative Certification Program. Presently he is teaching
the Leadership Theory course in the Adult Professional Studies
sector and assisting career changers to teach Mathematics
or Science at the secondary school levels.
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