Kindergarten
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Miss Corrie Grano
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Miss Corrie Grano is a Kindergarten teacher at Saint Ferdinand School. She has a Bachelor’s degree from Concordia University in River Forest, and currently working on a master’s degree.
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Pre School 3 Years Old
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Mrs. Carol Zyburt
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I am a graduate of Wesley-Passavant School of Nursing at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, working in critical care for 10 years. After raising 2 children I returned to school to study Early Childhood Education and have been teaching three year olds for 9 years. I have a genuine love for children and am passionate about my profession.
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Pre School 4 Years Old
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Mrs. Marta Ostrowska
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I graduated form Jagiellonian University.I hold Masters Degree in Education
with Early Childhood and ESL teaching endorsments.I have been in preschool setting for 12 years and enjoy my work with youngsters.
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Grade One
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Mrs. Pam Hruda
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Mrs. Hruda has been teaching at Saint Ferdinand School for over four years. She earned her Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychology and her Master's in Elementary Education. She previously taught in the Chicago Public Schools, as well as for Sylvan Learning Systems.
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Grade Two
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Mrs. Judy Jakubowska
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Mrs. Jakubowska has taught Music, Reading Resource, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Second Grade. She holds a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education, and has been teaching at St. Ferdinand since 1994.
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Grade Three
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Ms. Diane Schultz
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My name is Diane Schultz. I have lived in the Northwestern part of
Chicago my whole life, and attended St. Francis Borgia School, Mother Theodore Guerin High School, and most recently Dominican University. I graduated from Dominican University in 2006 with a B.A. in Early Childhood Education and a concentration in Studio Art. This will be my second year teaching at St. Ferdinand. One of my education courses brought me here to complete several field experience hours in the 3-year-old preschool class in 2004. A year later, I was placed here for my student teaching experience at
the kindergarten level. Last year was my first year teaching full-time, where I taught second grade. I have become very attached to the St. Ferdinand community - the church leaders, faculty, staff, families, and students all exemplify the true meaning of a Catholic education. I am very much looking forward to working with you and your student this year and helping him or her achieve his or her full potential!
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Grade Four
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Ms. Amy Holmes
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I was born in St. Louis, Missouri and moved to Joliet, Illinois when I was in 3rd grade. I went to Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox, Illinois, and attended DePaul University to receive my bachelor'S degree in Elementary
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Grade Five
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Mr. Craig Antosh
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I am the proud product of a diverse educational uprbringing. I attended public schools in Traverse City Michigan through 8th grade. Upon moving to Chicago, Francis W. Parker School in Lincoln Park became my home away from home during my high school years. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree as a double major in Economics and Philosophy at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. After one year of substitute teaching in Delaware, I returned to Chicago to earn my Masters Degree in Education from DePaul University. During my time at DePaul, I was introduced to the St. Ferd's community as a student teacher in the middle school under the tutelage of Mrs. Betzolt. I was hired as a full time teacher the following year and I am currently in my second full year as a teacher at Ferd's.
I am a cubs fan.
Education. I enjoy playing volleyball as well as coaching.
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Grade Six
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Mr. Joseph D.Hull
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I am in my second year of teaching at St. Ferdinand. After spending approximately twenty years in the areas of accounting and finance in the corporate world, I decided to pursue a teaching career. I returned to school and attained secondary certification, and have recently completed my Masters in Education degree from Barat College of DePaul University. I have found my experience here at St. Ferdinand to be both challenging and rewarding. I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with such a great faculty and staff, and a wonderful parish community as well. I grew up in the Chicago area, and attended Syracuse University for my Bachelors degree, and have my MBA from Northwestern University. We continue to strengthen the Mathematics curriculum at the school, and I am looking forward to the addition of a high school Geometry course to our offerings for the fall.
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Grade Seven
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Mrs. Susan Betzolt
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This is my 13th year teaching at St. Ferdinand School. I have always been a junior high teacher here at St. Ferdinand with a 7th grade homeroom. For the past 3 years I have also been the assistant principal. I am currently working
on my masters degree at Dominican University for Leadership and to gain my type 75 certificate in order to become a principal. I have enjoyed my career here with all of the students and parents and intend to stay for many more years.
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Grade Eight
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Miss Lisa Grau
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I have been teaching at St. Ferdinand for 5 years. I teach 6th-8th grade reading and language arts. I graduated from the University of Dayton in 2003 with a B.S. in Secondary English Education.
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Miss Denise Wojkowski
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I have been teaching at St. Ferdinand for 5 years as the 5th-8th grade science teacher. I graduated from Western Illinois in 2002 with a middle school teaching certification in Science, History and Psychology. I am recently working on earning a degree in school administration.
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Reading & Math Resource
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Mrs. Mendez
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Music Program
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Mr. Peluso
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Mr. Peluso has been a staff member of St. Ferdinand's since the 1978 - 1979 school year. He has sudied music since the 6th grade and performed professionally for most of his career. He attained a B.A. in Elementary Music Education form Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. He enjoys almost every genre of music and encourages his students to do the same.
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Technology Program
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Mr. Taylor
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I completed my B.A. in History and Political Science at Indiana University in 1998. I completed my M.Ed. at DePaul University in 2005 and my Type 75 Administrative Certificate in also at DePaul in 2007.
This is my sixth year as a teacher. For the first four years I taught P.E. at the Chicago Waldorf Schoool, where I also served as the Athletic Director. For the past two years at St. Ferdinand I have been the Technology Coordinator, Sixth Grade home room teacher, Social Studies teacher, P.E. teacher and Athletic Director.
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Library
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Mrs. Demaria
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Art
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Mrs. Sharris
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Foreign Language - Spanish
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Mr. Grolli
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Track-a-thon
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Intramurals
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Football
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Boys Basketball
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Girls Basketball
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Boys Volleyball
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Girls Volleyball
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Boys Softball
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Girls Softball
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Cheerleading
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