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​​​​​​​​​​​St. Giles Administrative Staff 
Our administrative staff is dedicated to executing the mission of the school and ensuring our faculty is prepared to meet and exceed the needs of our students today and tomorrow.


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Sue Poetzel
Principal
spoetzel@stgilesschool.org

Education:
   ​​• Bachelor of Arts, Sociology/Theology
   • Master of Science, Urban Affairs
   • Master of Arts in Teaching
   • Certificate of Advanced Studies: Administration
   • Coordinator of Religious Education Certification, Archdiocese of Chicago

Number of Years at St. Giles School: 20

What I like about working at a Catholic School: 
Within a Catholic climate, teachers, staff, and parents collaborate to help students
grow in faith, academics, and personal character. Students are invested in their
learning and extracurricular activities. St. Giles’ pastor, staff, and parish community strongly support the school.




Kathleen Lofgren
Assistant Principal
klofgren@stgilesschool.org

Education:  
   • Bachelor of Arts in Education
   • Master of Arts in Education
   • Type 75 Administration Certification

Number of years teaching at St. Giles School:  8

What I like about working at a Catholic School: 






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Mary Anne Bertone

Number of Years at St. Giles School: 16

What I like about working at a Catholic School:
I enjoy the wonderful faculty, families, and students of St. Giles.
It makes St. Giles a pleasant place to work.





Carla Saravia
Receptionist
 
Number of Years at St. Giles School: 7 

What I like about working at a Catholic School: 
The spirit of faith and commitment among the community of parents and staff. 
The politeness and enthusiasm of the students.
A cooperative environment that leads to effective team work.
Being close to my house, especially in winter.




Jeanne Cerceo
Primary Aide and Receptionist

Number of Years at St. Giles School: 2

What I like about working at a Catholic School:
St. Giles has a positive sense of community, kindness and camaraderie.  Having God and prayer in our daily routines and Mass celebrated every week with the children is very special.



St. Giles Resource Specialists

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Mimi Lane
Resource Teacher
mlane@stgilesschool.org

Education: 
   • Bachelor of Science: Education/Psychology
   • Completed all Learning Disabilities Class work and Internship
     for Special Education

Number of years teaching at St. Giles School: 15

What I like about working at a Catholic School: 
It is a real faith community with students, parents, teachers and administration helping
and working together.






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Monica Lechowicz

School Counselor
mlechowicz@stgilesschool.org

Education: 
   • Masters of Arts, Social Work
Number of years working at St. Giles School: 5

What I like about working at a Catholic School:
The collaboration among all levels of staff.






St. Giles Development Office


Kelly Richard
Development Office Coordidnator
development@stgilesschool.org​​​​​​
Education: 
   • St. Ambrose University
Number of years at St. Giles School:  2



Support and Leadership from St. Giles Parish
The School’s staff is also supported by the leadership of the parish. The Pastor is the spiritual leader of the parish and school. He is responsible for presenting and fostering the Christian message in accordance with the Church and the needs of the people. The Pastor, associate priests and youth ministry staff play an integral part in the spiritual development of the students.
   Parish Staff                     Position
   Rev. Carl Morello             Pastor
   Rev Edward P. Salmon    Pastor in Residence
   MaryEllen Casselman      Religious Education
   Theresa Matthews           Youth Minister

ST GILES SCHOOL          1034 LINDEN AVENUE          OAK PARK IL, 60302          P: (708) 383-6279          F: (708) 383-9952