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2025
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Faculty Focus: January 2025
Former New York City police officer and Fenwick theology teacher Mr. Patrick Maguire views working in education as a vocation.Read More
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2024
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Faculty Focus: December 2024
College Counselor Mrs. Cassidy guides Friar families through the college admissions process.Read More -
Faculty Focus: November 2024
History teacher Mr. Baran hopes his students will "have an appreciation for diversity, develop empathy, and realize that they are citizens of the world with a global outlook on life."Read More -
Faculty Focus: October 2024
In her first year teaching math at Fenwick, Ms. Molly Sauser admires the determination and kindness of the Friars in her classroom.Read More -
Faculty Focus: May 2024
In addition to his work in the science classroom, Mr. Heidloff has been coaching Fenwick athletes for more than 20 years.Read More -
Faculty Focus: April 2024
As Director of Campus Ministry, Mrs. May guides Fenwick students through retreats, service projects and the preaching team.Read More -
Faculty Focus: March 2024
"Fenwick's tradition of comradery and value of community is like no other," said Mr. Zelm, who directs the school's jazz and pep bands.Read More -
Faculty Focus: February 2024
In her seventh year at Fenwick, Mrs. Ieremia is the first female principal in school history.Read More
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2023
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Faculty Focus: June 2023
Read MoreNew PE/Health Teacher and IBCA Dist. 7 "Coach of the Year" Lenae (Williams) Fergerson led Fenwick to the IHSA 3A Super-Sectional in her first season as our new girls' basketball head coach! -
Faculty Focus: May 2023
Dean of Students and freshman football head coach Dan O'Keefe is closing out his fourth school year with Fenwick.Read More -
Faculty Focus: April 2023
Math Teacher Mrs. Bozena Kopf, a native of Poland, is in her third year at Fenwick.Read More -
Faculty Focus: March 2023
Get to know Freshman Resource Coordinator, Head Hockey Coach and Fenwick alumnus Mr. Nick Fabbrini '04!Read More -
Faculty Focus: February 2023
Getting to know Theology Teacher and Dance Team Head Coach Kaitlin Hasenbeck-Meyer, now in her fifth school year at Fenwick!Read More
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2022
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Faculty Focus for January 2023: Mr. Peter Gallo
Social studies teacher Mr. Peter Gallo is in his sweet 16th year at Fenwick!Read More -
Faculty Focus for December 2022: Mrs. Laura (Enriquez) Bertalmio '08
Newlywed alumna Mrs. B. returns to her high school alma mater to share her passion for literature and writing.Read More -
Faculty Focus for November 2022: Mr. Jeremy Dickinson
The Spanish Teacher and JV Baseball Head Coach is in his fourth, full-time school year at Fenwick (and sixth overall).Read More -
Faculty Focus - October 2022
Now in her third school year at Fenwick, Midlothian, IL native Ms. Olivia Butt teaches social studies and moderates Student Council as well as the Model UN Club.Read More -
Faculty Focus - September 2022
Chaplain, campus minister and theology teacher Father Christopher Johnson, O.P. begins his third year at Fenwick!Read More -
Faculty Focus - August 2022
Entering her 8th year at Fenwick, Mrs. Tracy Carey fosters student creativity in the Expressive Arts Department!Read More -
Faculty Focus: June 2022
Read MoreMath Teacher Jerry Kribs also is head coach of the Fenwick boys’ golf team and liaison to the school’s Evans Scholarship Program for caddies. -
Faculty Focus: May 2022
Read MoreIn her third year at Fenwick, head girls’ lacrosse coach Tracy Bonaccorsi also teaches physical education and is the lead administrator in the Friars’ Athletics Department. -
Faculty Focus: April 2022
Read MoreRetired last month as Fenwick’s longtime head girls’ basketball coach, Mr. Dave Power also teaches physical education and health classes. But who knew he was a DJ in college?! -
Faculty Focus: March 2022
Read MoreMs. Korin Heinz is in her eleventh school year at Fenwick, teaching the French and German languages to Friar students. -
Faculty Focus: February 2022
Read MorePhysical Education and Health Teacher Mr. Titcus Pettigrew, a North Carolina native now in his fifth full-time year at Fenwick, also coaches defensive football for the Friars. -
Faculty Focus: January 2022
Physical Education and Psychology Teacher Erin Power, a Fenwick alumna from the Class of 2007, also helps run the freshman SHIELD orientation program. Oh, and she’s a dog lover!Read More
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2021
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Faculty Focus: December 2021
Get to know Learning Resource Coordinator, assistant varsity baseball coach and Fenwick alumnus Kyle Kmiecik ’00.Read More -
Faculty Focus: November 2021
Meet Spanish Teacher and Fenwick alumna Marianne Palmer Carrozza ’96, who is in her third year back at Fenwick!Read More -
Faculty Focus: October 2021
Now in his twelfth year of teaching Friars, Mr. Alex Holmberg is a Fenwick alumnus (Class of '05), Social Studies Department Chair and the school’s Activities Director.Read More -
Faculty Focus: September 2021
Alumna Theresa Steinmeyer ’12, now English Dept. Chair, is in her fourth year of teaching at Fenwick. She also moderates The Wick student newspaper as well as the Write Place — and helps first-year students to assimilate!Read More -
Faculty Focus: August 2021
Theater Teacher/Choral Director Mr. Caleb Faille is set to begin his third, full-time school year at Fenwick.Read More -
Faculty Focus: July 2021
Learning Resource Coordinator and alumna Mrs. Grace (Lilek) David ’08 is entering her sixth school year as a Fenwick educator.Read More -
Faculty Focus: June 2021
Fr. Matt Strabala, O.P. has taught theology to seniors and freshmen during his first four years at Fenwick.Read More -
Faculty Focus: May 2021
Latin and Spanish Teacher Ms. Marissa Porter, PhD. wraps up her 15th school year at Fenwick next month.Read More -
Faculty Focus: April 2021
English Teacher and Tennis Coach Mr. Gerard Sullivan has been teaching the students of Fenwick for 36 school years.Read More -
Faculty Focus: March 2021
An alumna from the Class of 2006, Mrs. Cain serves as an Assistant Principal and Math Teacher.Read More -
Faculty Focus: February 2021
An alumnus from the Class of 2001, Mr. Perry teaches English and is the head coach for Fenwick's boys' water polo team.Read More -
Faculty Focus: January 2021
Get to know College Counselor and 17-year Fenwick veteran Ms. Emily Anderson, who also teaches health to Friars’ students and previously served as a Class Counselor.Read More
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2020
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Faculty Focus: December 2020
Read MoreIn his fourth year at Fenwick, this Social Studies Teacher and Cicero, IL native also is a Friars' alumnus! -
Faculty Focus: November 2020
English Teacher Laura Gallinari, in her 10th year at Fenwick, is a published poet who dressed down for Spirit Week.Read More -
Faculty Focus: October 2020
Read MoreScience Department Chair Marcus McKinley, in his 36th year at Fenwick, often can be seen driving a yellow school bus. -
Faculty Focus: September 2020
Italian Teacher Ms. Shawna Hennessey begins her 14th year at Fenwick.Read More -
Faculty Focus: August 2020
Math Teacher Mr. Ray Kotty begins his 28th year teaching Fenwick students.Read More -
Faculty Focus: July 2020
Math Teacher Mrs. Toni Dactilidis recently completed her 12th year at Fenwick.Read More -
Faculty Focus: June 2020
Math Teacher and Coach Matt Barabasz will begin his fourth school year at Fenwick in August.Read More -
Faculty Focus: May 2020
Even from home, 3rd-year Fenwick Social Studies Teacher Brian Jerger loves Western Civilization - and working with freshmen!Read More -
Faculty Focus: April 2020
English Teacher and alumna Katherine "Kate" Whitman '01 also coaches boys' volleyball at Fenwick.Read More -
Faculty Focus: March 2020
Midway through his fourth year at Fenwick, Woodridge, IL native Mr. Timothy Menich enjoys teaching biology and anatomy/physiology.Read More -
Faculty Focus: February 2020
Dean of Students Ray Moland '96 (Bellwood) played football on a semi-final team, wrestled and threw shot put in high school. He also was in Math Club.Read More -
Faculty Focus: January 2020
A Brit. Lit. aficionado, English Teacher Lauren (Davis) Trifilio ’97 returned to Fenwick three years ago.Read More
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2019
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Faculty Focus: December 2019
Read MoreNew Fenwick Science Teacher Jennifer Riggs, M.D. no longer practices pediatric medicine, but she still works with children. -
Faculty Focus: November 2020
Science Teacher Michael Trankina is in his fifth year of teaching at Fenwick.Read More -
Faculty Focus: October 2019
English Teacher Shana Wang, in her 23rd year of teaching and her third at Fenwick, greets each student (by name) as she and he enters her classroom.Read More -
Faculty Focus: September 2019
Beginning his fifth year at Fenwick, Br. Trout offers hope to students in his Moral Theology classes.Read More -
Faculty Focus: August 2019
Getting to know Science Instructor and alumna Elizabeth Perry Timmons '04, who is entering her ninth year of teaching at Fenwick.Read More -
Faculty Focus: May 2019
Science Teacher Tom Draski is retiring in June. The biology fanatic, tennis coach and longtime Catholic Leaguer has spent the last 21 years of his career in education at FenwickRead More -
Faculty Focus: April 2019
"I’m fortunate that, at Fenwick, the administrators still get to teach a class," says Assistant Principal Ms. Pendleton, who also is the Orchestra DirectorRead More -
Faculty Focus: March 2019
Math Teacher Robert Arscott, who will retire in June, is in his 46th year of teaching – and his 40th at Fenwick!Read More -
Faculty Focus: February 2019
Math Teacher Diane Sabbia, who joined Fenwick in the 2017-18 school year, is passionate about geometry!Read More -
Faculty Focus: January 2019
Read More"Doc" Lordan has taught social studies, theology and served as a faculty mentor during his 28 years at Fenwick. This year marks Jerry's 51st as a professional educator.
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2018
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Faculty Focus: December 2018
Mary Visteen has migrated from Fenwick’s English Department to the Counseling Department in Student Services.Read More -
Faculty Focus: November 2019
Get to know history buff, baseball coach, Western Springs native and Social Studies Teacher Steve Sulak.Read More -
Faculty Focus: October 2018
Read MoreMeet Biology Teacher/WYSE Coach and Swimming Alumna Amy Christophell '06. -
Faculty Focus: August 2018
Read MoreBefore coming to Fenwick in 2015, English Teacher Ms. Magrady taught for mentor Dr. Lordan in Forest Park 28 years ago! -
Faculty Focus: July 2018
Read MoreGetting to know Science/Biology Teacher Dan Wnek. The father of three young daughters came to Fenwick seven years ago from St. Patrick High School in Chicago. -
Faculty Focus: June 2018
Read MoreKimberly Kotty is finishing up her 14th year of teaching English at Fenwick. -
Faculty Focus: May 2018
Read MoreWrapping up his 55th year of teaching at Fenwick (with four more as a student!), Roger Finnell '59 is Mathematics Department Chair and a true Friars' treasure. -
Faculty Focus: April 2018
Read MoreSpanish Teacher Mrs. Denise Megall is celebrating her 25th year at Fenwick in 2017-18. -
Faculty Focus: March 2018
Read MoreMr. Pat Mulcahy has been teaching and coaching (and driving a bus!) at Fenwick for the past 22 school years. -
Faculty Focus: February 2018
Read MoreBand Instructor Mrs. Rizelle Capito, Chairperson of the Expressive Arts Department, is in her ninth year... -
Faculty Focus: January 2018
Read MoreAlan Howell, the Chairman of the Foreign Language Department, is in his 34th year of teaching at Fenwick.
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Faculty Focus: December 2017
Read MoreMrs. Esposito is in her 14th year of teaching science at Fenwick.... -
Faculty Focus: November 2017
Read MoreMeet English Department Chair, French Teacher, Fall Play Director and Alumnus John Schoeph '95.... -
Faculty Focus: October 2017
Read MoreAlumna Ms. Samantha Carraher '96 is in her 18th year teaching Spanish at Fenwick.... -
Faculty Focus: September 2017
Speech Teacher Andy Arellano enters his 46th year of teaching students at Fenwick....Read More -
Faculty Focus: August 2017
Read MoreMs. Maria Nowicki is in her 10th year of teaching math at Fenwick.... -
Faculty Focus: July 2017
Read MoreEnglish Teacher Rick O'Connor brings his broadcasting expertise to Fenwick's students.... -
Faculty Focus: June 2017
Read MoreEnglish Teacher and alumnae Jennifer Ori '06 is the subject of our monthly series focusing on Fenwick's... -
Faculty Focus: May 2017
Read MoreMath Teacher Kevin Roche is the subject of our monthly series focusing on Fenwick's fabulous, award-winning... -
Faculty Focus: March 2017
Read MoreMary Marcotte is the subject of our monthly series focusing on Fenwick's fabulous, award-winning, faculty... -
Faculty Focus: February 2017
Read MoreDavid Kleinhans is the subject of our monthly series focusing on Fenwick's fabulous, award-winning, faculty.... -
Faculty Focus: January 2017
Read MoreMary Beth Logas is the subject of our new monthly series focusing on Fenwick's fabulous, award-winning,...
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