Faculty and Staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Specials Staff

Art Teacher-Jane Finnicum

Number of years in education

  • 8

Educational background / degrees received

  • B.S. in Art Studio and Art Education-Augustana College
  • MFA in Fibers and Weaving-Northern Illinois University

Outside interests

  • Antiquing
  • Gardening
  • Any kind of artwork 

Art Teacher-Karen Leyrer

Number of years in education

  • 5

Educational background / degrees received

  • Associates degree in Fashion Design & Merchandising
  • B.S. in Art Education-Northern Illinois University
  • Masters degree in Teaching and Leadership-St. Xavier University

Outside interests

  • Art
  • Gardening
  • Reading  

Art/Music Teacher-Angela Norsen

Number of years in education

  • 1

Educational background / degrees received

  • B.S. in Elementary Education-Rockford College

Outside interests

  • Jewelry making
  • Reading
  • Photography
  • Skywarn (storm spotting)
  • Spending time outdoors 

Art Teacher-Beth Stuckey

Music Teacher-Pat McClelland  

Number of years in education

  • Many years

Educational background / degrees received

  • B.A. University of Missouri/Kansas City, Mo.
  • M.A. Drury University  Springfield, Mo.
  • Unity School of Christianity   Unity Village, Mo. Divinity degree/Ordination
  • National Louis University    Advanced Certification

Outside interests

  • Dancing
  • 3 Yorkshire Terriers
  • Travel 

Music Teacher-Cheryl Haines

Physical Education Teacher- Aaron Holloway

Number of years in education

  • 7

Educational background / degrees received

  • B.S. in Physical Education with a minor in Spanish-Western Illinois University  
  • Currently enrolled in a master's program to earn Type 75 Administrative endorsement/certificate-Northern Illinois University

Outside interests

  • Running
  • Swimming
  • Reading
  • Spending time with my family

Physical Education Teacher-Paul Latino

Number of years in education

  • 9

Educational background / degrees received

  • B.S. in Sports Management  
  • Currently pursuing Masters degree in Teaching and Leadership-St. Xavier University

Outside interests

  • Golf
  • Notre Dame football  

Physical Education Teacher-Alan McCormick

Number of years in education

  • 2

Educational background / degrees received

  • B.S. in Physical Education with Endorsements in Driver's Ed. and Business Education-Northern Illinois University

Outside interests

  • Baseball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Spending time with my family