Who We Are

Faculty & Staff

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.

Student Support Staff

Office Staff

Leadership

Miss Meg Bigane
Principal
mbigane@stgilesschool.org

Principal Meg Bigane boasts more than 25 years as a Catholic school educator. As a former high school principal and assistant principal, Miss Bigane understands how critical the building blocks of a strong elementary education are to ensuring lifelong success. In 2020, Miss Bigane received the Archdiocesan Magis Award for being "a leader among leaders."

Ms. Kathy Lofgren
Assistant Principal
klofgren@stgilesschool.org

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 as extremely rewarding. Mrs. Lofgren sent her children to St. Giles School and is proud of her newest title: SGS Grandparent.

Rev. Carl Morello
Pastor
frcarl@stgilesparish.org

Father Carl Morello has been pastor at St. Giles for ten 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. Giles, he serves as Administrator at Ascension Parish.

Mrs. Pam Wynne
Director, Counseling and Academic Interventions
pwynne@stgilesschool.org

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.

Mrs. Michele Bibbey
Executive Director
mbibbey@stgilesschool.org

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.

Mrs. Sarah Thomas
Director, St. Giles Preschool Goedert Family Center
sthomas@stgilesschool.org

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.