Faculty
We’re proud that a majority of our teaching staff have graduate degrees or advanced accreditations. St. Giles School leadership brings more than 50 years of combined experience as Catholic educators and administrators throughout the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Leadership
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Rev. Carl Morello
Pastor
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Father Carl Morello has been pastor at St. Giles for seventeen years. He was born in River Forest, baptized at St. Luke, and moved with his family to Forest Park where he attended St. Bernardine School and Parish. Fun fact: Fr. Carl celebrated his first Mass at St. Bernardine's! In addition to his role as Pastor at St. Catherine, St. Lucy, and St. Giles, he serves as Administrator at Ascension St. Edmund's Parish. | |
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Meg Bigane
Principal
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Meg Bigane brings over 33 years of experience in Catholic education and is now in her 8th year as principal of St. Giles. With a background as both a high school principal and assistant principal, she deeply understands the importance of a strong elementary foundation in shaping lifelong success. In 2020, Meg was honored with the Archdiocesan Magis Award, recognizing her as “a leader among leaders.” In 2022, she was named Middle School Principal of the Year by the Illinois Principals Association. |
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Kathy Lofgren
Assistant Principal
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Kathy Lofgren began her career at St. Giles in 2001, serving first as a substitute and then as a middle school teacher before taking on her current role on the administrative team. She is our Kids Klub director and finds getting to know our students and their families to be extremely rewarding. Ms. Lofgren sent her children to St. Giles School and is proud of her newest title: SGS Grandparent. | |
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Pam Wynne
Director, Counseling and
Academic Interventions
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Pam Wynne has been working as a school counselor for over 10 years and prior to that was a social worker in the healthcare industry. Mrs. Wynne is passionate about equity and ensuring services are available to all students in order to help them learn and reach their fullest potential. | |
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Sarah Thomas is a seasoned Director of Early Childhood Education with nearly 15 years of experience in the field. Passionate about the transformative power of early childhood education, Sarah is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and diverse environment that promotes socialization and emotional development. She is dedicated to designing enriching learning experiences that not only strengthen foundational skills and concepts but also stimulate creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. | ||
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Michele Bibbey
Executive Director
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With over 25 years of experience as a business leader, Michele Bibbey serves as the Executive Director of St. Giles School. Her experience spans corporate leadership, organizational management, and strategic development. Committed to student success and community impact, she works closely with educators, families and local leaders to ensure that St. Giles School remains a hub of academic excellence. Michele is also a parent alum with 3 St. Giles School graduates. |
Preschool
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Elizabeth Torrisi
PreK 2 Teacher
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Hiba Algburi
PreK 2 Assistant Teacher
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Karrie Sim
PreK 3 Teacher
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Yessenia Hernandez
PreK 3 Assistant Teacher
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Stacy Senechalle
PreK 3/4 Assistant Teacher
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Marge Peresin
PreK 4 Assistant Teacher
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Debbie Stachon
PreK 4 Teacher
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Jean Bartolotta
PreK 4 Assistant Teacher
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Jamie Pyra
Kids Klub Supervisor
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Denise Irizarry
PreK Aide & Kids Klub Staff
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Denise Rebollo
PreK Aide & Kids Klub Staff
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Alyssa Alvarez
PreK Aide & Kids Klub Staff
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Evelyn Almaraz
Kids Klub Staff
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Xochilt Avelar
Kids Klub Staff
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Sr. Sophia Egbosionu
Kids Klub Staff
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Aniya Jones
Kids Klub Staff
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Emeli Lamadrid
Kids Klub Staff
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Chiamaka Njeako
Kids Klub Staff
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Evelyn Ordonez
Kids Klub Staff
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Toni Marinova
Lunch Staff
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Primary
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Kim Wilcer
Kindergarten Teacher
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Heather Elwart
Kindergarten Teacher
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Sandra Tomeczko
1st Grade Teacher
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Melissa Hernandez
2nd Grade Teacher
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Ester Banias
Primary Aide,
Reception
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Intermediate
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Maria Hawk
3rd Grade Teacher
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Mary Johnson
3rd Grade Teacher
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Marianne Voss
4th Grade Teacher
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Cecelia Jones
4th Grade Teacher
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Mary Bellmar
5th Grade Teacher
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Kayla Kumiega
5th Grade Teacher
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Middle School
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Rebecca Kent
8th Grade Teacher, ELA, Social Studies
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Monica Lozano
8th Grade Teacher, Math
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Supriya Baskaran
7th Grade Teacher, Science
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Mike Welden
7th Grade Teacher, ELA, Social Studies
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Rosemary Kufta
Resource & Advancement
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Sandy Locher
Resource & Advancement
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Specials
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James Mullen
STEM Teacher
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Emily Anschuetz
Art Teacher
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Gabriel Collins
Music Teacher, Instrument Instructor
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Martha Gonzalez
Spanish Teacher and Kids Klub Supervisor
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Steve Siwek
Physical Education Teacher
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Support Staff
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Sean Clancy
Athletic Director
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Todd Kayton
Band Director
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Heather Kroll
Office Manager
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Alex Gatsos
Special Events
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Carol Nelson
Substitute Teacher,
Office Staff,
Kids Klub Staff
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Karen Giannoble
Lunch Staff,
Kids Klub Staff
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Dave Bernat
Band Instrument Instructor
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