Faculty and Staff
Our exceptional faculty and staff support students in their academic, extracurricular, and spiritual lives at SJCS. They bring forth and put into practice the unique Catholic elements that guide students’ faith formation and distinguish SJCS from other area schools.
ADMINISTRATION
FATHER PATRICK HENEHAN
PASTOR
RELIGION TEACHER
St. Mary's University of Winona
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Kenrick Seminary
Masters of Divinity, Masters of Theology
26 years Ordained
Joined SJCS in 2010
FATHER AUSTIN BOSSE
PAROCHIAL VICAR
RELIGION TEACHER
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Bakery Science and Management
Mount St. Mary's Seminary
Masters of Divinity
Bachelor of Sacred Theology
3 years Ordained
Joined SJCS in 2023
SR. MARY ANDRÉ, O.P.
PRINCIPAL
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Catholic University of America
Master of Arts in Education
Madonna University
Master of Arts in Catholic School Leadership
Years Experience: 8
Joined SJCS in 2022
MRS. JILL LINDSEY
DEVELOPMENT AND
ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR
Loyola University of Baltimore
Bachelor of Arts in
Communications and Media
Years Experience: 15
Joined SJCS in 2010
MRS. NHORA STRICKLER
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Illinois Central College
Years Experience: 5
Joined SJCS in 2019
CLARE ROSE
SCHOOL MASCOT
St. Jude Rectory and Convent
Years on Earth: 9
Joined SJCS in 2015
TEACHERS AND STAFF
Preschool Team
MRS. ERIN PIKE
3-YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL
FULL DAY STUDENTS
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science in Child & Family Services
Years of Experience: 3
Joined SJCS in 2024
MRS. LINDSEY ZOPEL
3-YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL
HALF DAY STUDENTS
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Bachelor of Science in Special Education
Years of Experience: 6
Joined SJCS in 2021
MRS. HEATHER SHANE
PRESCHOOL AND CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD DIRECTOR
Christendom College
Bachelor of Arts in History
CGS Certification Levels I & II
Years Experience: 19
Joined SJCS in 2018
MRS. NICOLE GILKESON
PRESCHOOL AIDE
Illinois Central College
Years Experience: 3
Joined SJCS in 2021
MRS. LAURA ORTEGA
PRE-K 4 CLASSROOM AIDE
Chilpancingo Autonomous University of Guerrero - Mexico
Early Elementary Education Degree
Years Experience: 14
Joined SJCS in 2009
MRS. SHERRI MAGNER
PRESCHOOL AIDE
Nebraska Wesleyan; University of Nebraska Medical Center
Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
Years Experience: 3
Joined SJCS in 2019
Elementary K-5 Team
SR. MARIE BERNADETTE, O.P.
KINDERGARTEN A
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Years of Experience: 3
Joined SJCS in 2024
MRS. SUE CULP
KINDERGARTEN B
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Specialization in Middle School, Language Arts, and Math
Years of Experience: 14
Joined SJCS in 2018
MRS. GINA KOURI
FIRST GRADE A
Creighton University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Years Experience: 22
Joined SJCS in 2016
MRS. KRISTINA MAJOR
FIRST GRADE B
University of Toledo
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Specialization in Math
Years Experience: 39
Joined SJCS in 2011
SR. IMELDA MARIE, O.P.
SECOND GRADE A
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Integrated Science
University of Southern Mississippi
Masters in Science Education
Years of Experience: 11
Joined SJCS in 2022
MISS TALLY SEVIER
SECOND GRADE B
Bradley University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Years of Experience: 5
Joined SJCS in 2019
MISS ANNA TAYLOR
THIRD GRADE
Bradley University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Years Experience: 8
Joined SJCS in 2016
MISS KATIE MARX
3RD GRADE AIDE AND AFTERCARE DIRECTOR
Saint Louis University
Years Experience: 8
Joined SJCS in 2016
MRS. AMY COULTER
4TH GRADE HOMEROOM, 4TH/5TH GRADE MATH, RELIGION, AND SCIENCE
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with Math Endorsement
Years of Experience: 8
Joined SJCS in 2018
MS. MONICA ROBOTHAM
4TH GRADE AIDE
Valparaiso University
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Years of Experience: 4
Joined SJCS in 2020
MRS. KATIE SCHMIDT
5TH GRADE HOMEROOM, 4TH/5TH GRADE ELA AND SOCIAL STUDIES
St. Ambrose University
Bachelor of Arts in Education with Language Arts Endorsement
Years Experience: 8
Joined SJCS in 2020
MRS. KELLY HAMILTON
5TH GRADE CO-TEACHER
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History
Years Experience: 6
Joined SJCS in 2018
Middle School Team
MISS ANTONIA MULLENS
6TH GRADE AND MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH
Eureka College
Bachelor of Science in Education
St. Xavier University
Masters in Education and Leadership
Years of Experience: 22
Joined SJCS in 2014
MR. GIULIO PATRIARCHI
6TH GRADE AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES
Benedictine College
Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Political Science
University of St. Thomas, Houston
Masters in Liberal Arts with a concentration in History
Joined SJCS in 2024
MRS. KENDRA VARNOLD
7TH GRADE MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Eastern Illinois University
Master of Arts in Reading Endorsement in MS English
Years Experience: 19
Joined SJCS in 2023
MR. ALBERTO VARGAS
7TH GRADE AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE
St. Ambrose University Bachelor of Science in Education with K-12, ESL & K-8 Reading Endorsements
Years of Experience: 3
Joined SJCS in 2023
SR. MARIA FATIMA, O.P.
8TH GRADE HOMEROOM AND MIDDLE SCHOOL RELIGION
Eastern Michigan University Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, with focus in Language Arts
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity
Master of Arts in Theology
Years Experience: 11
Joined SJCS in 2024
MRS. JENNIFER BROSE
8TH GRADE CO-TEACHER, ENRICHMENT AND SCIENCE ASSISTANT
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science in Food Science
Years Experience: 6
Joined SJCS in 2018
K-8 Specials and Support Staff
MRS. LOURDES ROBLES-LUGO
K-8 SPANISH
Cetys University Mexico
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Engineering
Years of Experience: 7
Joined SJCS in 2023
MR. NICK ANDERSON
PRE-K-8 PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Arizona State University
Bachelors in Public Policy & Public Service with a focus in Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Years Experience: 4
Joined SJCS in 2021
MRS. JENNIFER MILLER
EVENTS COORDINATOR, LUNCHROOM AND OFFICE ASSISTANT
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor in Family and Consumer Sciences
Years Experience: 4
Joined SJCS in 2021
MRS. SARAH HANSEN
K-4 MUSIC AND 5-8 BAND DIRECTOR
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education
Years Experience: 14
Joined SJCS in 2016
MR. ANDREW EARNEST
5-8 MUSIC, MUSIC AND CHOIR DIRECTOR
St. Joseph’s College
Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Applied Music
Years of Experience: 18
Joined SJCS in 2016
MRS. MAUREEN LERVAAG
CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD AIDE
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science
Years Experience: 4
Joined SJCS in 2021
MRS. JODY TOCKES
ART, 2-8
Bradley University
Bachelor of Science in Special Education
Olivet Nazarene University
Master of Arts in Education Curriculum and Instruction
Years Experience: 33
Joined SJCS in 2021
MRS. CAROL HARN
ART, K-1
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science in Education
Illinois State University
Masters in Educational Strategies
Years Experience: 38
Joined SJCS in 2021
MRS. MICHELLE BAKER, LCPC
PART-TIME SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Bradley University
Masters in Counseling, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Years of Experience: 32
Joined SJCS in 2021
MRS. CHRISTINE FIELD
INTERVENTIONS
Northwestern University Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Temple University
Masters of Science in Special Education
Years Experience: 34
Joined SJCS in 2016
MRS. MARGO TONY
INTERVENTIONS
Illinois Central College
Associates Degree in Child Development
Years Experience: 16
Joined SJCS in 2017
MRS. KATIE WAYNE
LIBRARIAN
University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana
Bachelor of Science
Joined SJCS in 2023
Kitchen and Facility Staff
MRS. NORMA SANCHEZ
KITCHEN MANAGER
Years Experience: 16
Joined SJCS in 2021
MRS. JANA ANDERSON
LUNCHROOM COORDINATOR AND INTERVENTIONS AIDE
Years Experience: 3
Joined SJCS in 2022
MRS. NICOLE RUSK
KITCHEN ASSISTANT
Years Experience: 1
Joined SJCS in 2024
MR. JEFF SMITH
MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
Years Experience: 3
Joined SJCS in 2020
MR. TIM DRISCOLL
CUSTODIAN
Years Experience:
Joined SJCS in 2024
MR. JOSEPH STARK
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Joined SJCS in 2024