Principal
Dr. Julie Brua
Please see the administration section for contact information.
UGC Special Services
Mrs. Sue Barkhausen
Please see the administration section for contact information.
Ms. Brittany Taggart - Learning Resource Specialist
- Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education & Reading Endorsement- Loras College
- Licensed Elementary Teacher
- Licensed Reading Teacher
- Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) Licensed
- Masters of Arts in Literacy Education - West Virginia University
- Reading Specialist Licensed
- IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing) Certified
- Practicing professional educator for ten years in private and public schools for students PreK- 8th grade.
Ms. Amy Baniewicz - 8th Grade Homeroom
8th Grade Math Honors - 6th/7th/8th Grade Math - 8th Grade Religion - 7th/8th Grade Social Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in History and Bachelor of Science in Math Education
- Three years of teaching experience at the School of St. Mary's
Dr. Maribeth Carlini - Athletic Director
6th Grade Reading - 6th/7th Grade Math Honors - 6th/8th Grade Math
- Bachelor’s Degree from Barat College
- Master’s Degree in Education in Math and Science from the American College of Education
- Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Northeastern Illinois University
- Doctorate in Educational Policy from Illinois State University
- Taught Middle School Math and Science at St. Francis Xavier School in Wilmette, Edgewood Middle School in Highland Park
- Served as the Curriculum Coordinator for the Des Plaines School District #62.
- Worked for the Illinois State Board of Education and taught at the university level at Dominican University and Northeastern Illinois University
- Taught "Teaching Elementary and Middle School Math Methods" while at Dominican University

Mr. Paul Dyer
6th/7th Grade Religion
- Master from Lewis University
- 41 years of Teaching Experience
Mrs. Mary Pat Fox - 8th Grade Homeroom
7th Grade Reading - 6th/7th/8th Grade English - 8th Grade Religion
- Bachelor of Arts in English Secondary Education - University of Illinois
- Minor in Speech Communication
- Certified Catechist
- 31 years of teaching experience
Ms. Julie Harding - 5th Grade
(847) 582-2536
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Masters in Education - Harvard University
- 10 years of teaching experience in 4th and 5th grades in Wisconsin and Illinois
Mrs. Margaret Hogan - 6th Grade Homeroom
6th/7th Grade English - 6th/8th Grade Social Studies
(847) 582-2537
- Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education-Saint Mary’s College
- She has three children who are Alums of the School of St. Mary
- 15 years of teaching experience, 9 years at the School of St. Mary
Mrs. Kristina Lowery - 4th Grade
(847) 582-2531
- Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education-Purdue University
- Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction -University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Elementary Education Reading Endorsement
- 15 years of teaching experience and 13 of which at the School of St. Mary
Ms. Maureen Martin - 6th Grade Homeroom
6th/7th Grade Science - 7th Grade STEAM
(847) 582-2543
Mrs. Sarah Rouse - 4th Grade
(847) 582-2533
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Studio Art - College of Charleston, SC
- Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction- Fontbonne University, MO
- Student taught at Lake Michigan Catholic Elementary in St. Joseph, MI
- 6 years of teaching experience
Ms. Martha Stride - 5th Grade
(847) 582-2535
- Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education - High Point University, NC
- Previously taught at Embers Academy in Niles
- 4 years of teaching experience, 3 years at S)SM
- Alumna of SOSM
Mrs. Margaret Tazioli - 6th Grade Homeroom
6th/7th/8th Grade Reading - 6th Grade Honors Reading - 6th/7th Grade Social Studies
(847) 582-2539
- Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Psychology- Barat College
- Endorsements in General Science, Social Science, and Middle School
- Master of Arts in Reading, -Northeastern Illinois University
- Certified Reading Specialist
- Graduate work in Gifted Education
- Certified Catechist
- She has two children who are Alums of the School of St. Mary
- 28 years of teaching experience at the School of St. Mary
Ms. Megan Wittekind - 7th Grade Homeroom
8th Grade Science - STEAM - 8th Grade Honors Reading
(847) 582-2514
- Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Northeastern Illinois University
- Middle School Endorsements in Science, Mathematics, Language Arts, and Social Studies
- Working towards ISTE Certification in Technology Education
- 6 years of teaching experience and 7 years as a special education aide
UGC Specials
Mr. Jimmy Knotek - Physical Education
(847) 295-2551
- Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sports Science - Carthage College
- Teaching Certification in Physical Education - North Park University
- Previously worked at Elm Park Middle School
- Football and Baseball Coach at Highland Park High School
- 10 years teaching experience
Mr. Randy Manges - Music/Choir
- Bachelor of Music in Church Music and Organ - Westminster Choir College
- Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts course work - University of Oklahoma
- Kodaly Music Education certificate - Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, WI.
- 30+ years of teaching experience
Mrs. Tina Moulton - Art
(847) 582-2515
- Bachelor of Arts in Art and Education - Dominican University
- She has one daughter who is an Alumna of the School of St. Mary
- 32 years of teaching experience
Mrs. Kassandra Zavala - Spanish/ 7th Grade Homeroom
- Attended College of Lake County
- Has been teaching Spanish for 4 years from Pre-K through middle school
- Has taught High School Level Homeschool classes in Gurnee and Crystal Lake
- Before coming to School of St Mary's, she taught pre-k through 8th grade at St. Norbert in Northbrook
Instructional Aides

Jack Pohn