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• MHS Faculty

Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

I teach Music Appreciation, Chorus, Piano and Speech Skills.

I've been at Maria since 2010.  

Elizabeth Bieniek

Bachelor of Arts from Bradley University

Master of Arts from Loyola University

I teach French and Spanish.

I've been at Maria since 1999. 

Judy Bumbul

Bachelor of Arts from National Louis University - Human Sevices/Psychology

Master of Science from National Louis University – Counseling

Associate of Applied Science from Daley College - Nursing

Associate of Arts from Daley College - Liberal Arts

Certification: Lay Ministry Program through the Archdiocese of Chicago

I am the campus minister.

I've been at Maria since 2004.

Nancy Christian 

Bachelor of Arts from DePaul University - Communications

Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute

Master of Arts from DePaul University - Education

I teach Ceramics, Art, Painting, and Yearbook.

I've been at Maria since 2010, but have been teaching for the last five years.
 

Carly Comiskey

Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Illinois University - Sociology & Family and Consumer Science

Master of Arts from Concordia University - Guidance and School Counseling

I've been at Maria since 2006.  

Julissa Contreras

Bachelor of Arts from University of Illinois in Chicago - Spanish

Master of Arts from University of Illinois in Chicago - Spanish (Fall of 2009)

I teach Spanish I Native Speaker, Spanish II, Spanish II Honors, Spanish III.

I've been at Maria since 2008. 

Mary Dalcamo

Bachelor of Science from Mundelein College - Sociology and Education

Minor in Art Education 

Master of Science (MSed) from Northern Illinois University - Instructional Technology 

I am the director for the SMA program (Students Motivated for Achievement). I teach Developmental

Reading, Introductory English I and II, Pre-Algebra, Global Studies, and Sophomore Advisory.

I've been at Maria since 2003.

Stacion Dorrant

Diploma from St. Joseph's Teacher College (Jamaica)

Master of Arts from Catholic Theological Union

I teach Theology II and Algebra I.

I've been at Maria since 2004.  

Kimberly Dwyer

Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Trinity Christian College - Physical Education with minors in Education and Health

I teach Physical Education I, III, Fitness, and Health Education.  I am also the head softball coach.

I've been at Maria since 2008.

Amy Eckhouse 

Bachelor of Science from Eastern Illinois University - Education 

Master of Arts from Loyola University - Spirituality

Certified Spiritual Director 

I currently teach Freshman Theology Understanding Catholic Christianity and Junior Theology - Morality/ Peace

and Justice. 

I've been at Maria since 2007, but have been teaching for more than 25 years.

Jim Goehmann

Bachelor of Arts from University of Chicago - Mathematics

Master of Arts from University of Chicago - Education

I teach Algebra 2, Algebra 2 Honors, Precalculus Honors, Trigonometry, and Probability & Statistics.

I've been at Maria since 1985, but have been teaching for more than 35 years.  

Kristen Grimshaw

I've been at Maria since 2009. 

Karen Groszek

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Iowa State University

I teach AlgebraIIA and Pre-Calculus Honors.

I've been at Maria since 2010.

William Hoffman

Bachelor of Arts from DePaul University – Political Science

Master of Arts from Loyola University – Political Science

I teach U.S. History, AP U.S. History, U.S. History, Post '45, AP U.S. Government, and Politics/Political Science.

I've been at Maria since 1985.

Pamela Hovan

Bachelor of Arts from University of St. Francis - Media Communications/Education

Master of Science from Chicago State University - Library Science/Communication Media

I am the Librarian/Media Director and moderator of the Audio Visual/Media Communications Club.

I've been at Maria since 1984.  

Bridget La Porte

Bachelor of Science in Biology from Loyola University Chicago

Master of Arts in Secondary Education from Benedictine University

Type 75 Certification from Lewis University (December 2011)

I teach Biology, Honors Biology, and Anatomy and Physiology.

I've been at Maria since 2006.

Joanne McDowell

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Dominican University - River Forest

Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Science in Chemistry from the University of Notre Dame - South Bend

I teach Chemistry, Physics, and Physical Science

I've been back at Maria since 2009 after teaching here more than 10 years previously.

Erin Middleton

Bachelor of Arts from Concordia University Chicago - English

Master of Science in Literacy from Dominican University - Education

I teach English I, English I Honors, English III, and English III Honors. 

I've been at Maria since 2000.

Jeannie Pagliaro

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana

Master of Science in Secondary Education from the University of St. Frances, Joliet

Endorsements in History, Psychology, and Sociology

I teach Biology, Earth Science, and Physical Science

I've been at Maria since 2010.

James Rogers

Bachelor of Arts from Northeastern Illinois University – Geography and Environmental Sciences

I teach Global Studies, Sociology and Psychology.

I've been at Maria since 1978.

Jessica Tanis

Bachelor's degree from Saint Xavier University - English

Master's degree from National University in California - English

I teach the Title I Reading and Math program.

I've been at Maria since 2008. 

Kristen Thorburn

Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Illinois University – English

Master of Arts from Lewis University - Guidance and School Counseling

I am the Guidance Counselor for the freshman class and seniors with last names A – K.

I've been at Maria since 2008.

Andrew Walsh

Bachelor of Arts from Roosevelt University in History

Master of Science from California University in Sports Management

Master of Arts from St. Xavier University in School Administration (2012 completion)

I am the Athletics and Activities Director.

I've been at Maria since 2010.

Bachelor of Arts from St. Mary's College - Speech Education

Master of Arts from Purdue University - Communication

I teach Speech, Drama, and English

I've been at Maria since 1998.

Elizabeth Yocius

Sister Elizabeth Ann Yocius, SSC

Bachelor of Science from DePaul University

Master of Arts from St. Charles Seminary

Roman Diploma from the Congregation for the Clergy in Rome

Sister was instrumental in beginning and coordinating the Maria-Holy Cross Hospital Volunteer Program for six years.

I teach Intro Clothing, Clothing I, Intro Foods, and Foods and Culinary Arts.

This is my 11th year at Maria.