Faculty & Staff

Administration

Kathleen Hanlon, Ph.D.
Principal/President
B.A. from Edgewood in WI, M.A. from Loyola, Ph.D. from University of Madison, WI
708.458.7600 ext. 212
hanlonk@queenofpeacehs.org

Stacy Kolack
Assistant Principal
B.A. from State University of NY at Buffalo, M.A. in Spanish from Middlebury College in Madrid Spain
708.458.7600 ext. 222
kolacks@queenofpeacehs.org

Natalie Formica
Assistant Principal
B.A. from St. Xavier, M.A. in Educational Administration from Dominican University
708.458.7600 ext. 268
formican@queenofpeacehs.org

Barbara Smith
Assistant Principal,
Technology Integration
B.A. from University of Illinois at Chicago, M.A. in Technology Education from National Louis University
708.458.7600, ext. 255
smithb@queenofpeacehs.org

Business/Technology

Irene Halko
Technology Director
708.458.7600 ext. 279
ireneh@queenofpeacehs.org

Joseph Piazza
Technical Coordinator/Technician
708.458.7600 ext. 281
piazzaj@queenofpeacehs.org

Dean

Nancy Halbauer
Dean of Students
B.S. from University of Illinois, M.A. in Education from Stanford University, J.D. in Law from the University of San Francisco School of Law
708.458.7600, ext. 219
halbauer@queenofpeacehs.org

Mary Pat Pearson
Assistant to Assistant to the Dean of Students
B.A. in English and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame
708.458.7600 ext. 261
pearsonm@queenofpeacehs.org

Guidance and Counseling

Sharon Geinosky
Sophomore Counselor; Frosh Counselor (A-K)
B.S. from St. Xavier University, M.S.W. from Dominican University
708.458.7600 ext. 290
geinosky@queenofpeacehs.org

Michele Nowak
Senior Counselor; Frosh Counselor (S-Z)
B.A. from Northern Illinois University, M.A. in Counseling Psychology from St. Xavier University
708.458.7600 ext. 256
nowakm@queenofpeacehs.org

Heather Saylor
Junior Counselor; Frosh Counselor (L-R)
B.A. from Wellesley College, M.S. in Human Services Counseling from National Louis University
708.458.7600 ext. 257
saylorh@queenofpeacehs.org

Lesley Klauk
Guidance department assistant
B.S. in English Education, Speech and Communication from Indiana University, M.S in School Counseling from St. Xavier University, Type 73 Certification
708.458.7600 ext. 262
klaukl@queenofpeacehs.org

Athletics/Physical Education

Darlene Graf
Athletic Director
B.S.P.E. from DePaul University
708.458.7600 ext. 236
grafd@queenofpeacehs.org

Anne Malone
Physical Education/Health
B.S. in Physical Education from Western IL University
708.458.7600 ext. 235
malonea@queenofpeacehs.org

Mia Meyer
Physical Education/Health
B.A. in Health and Physical Education from North Central College
708.458.7600 ext. 294
meyerm@queenofpeacehs.org

Christian Living Department

Linda Baltikas
Christian Living
B.S. from DePaul University, M.A. in Religious Education from Loyola University, M.A. in Educational Administration from Dominican University
708.458.7600 ext. 271
baltikas@queenofpeacehs.org

John Dragicevich
Christian Living
B.A. from Nazareth College, Master of Divinity with Mission Specialization from the Catholic Theological Union
708.458.7600 ext. 406
dragicev@queenofpeacehs.org

Mary Greco
Christian Living
B.A. in English with minor in Pastoral Ministry from St. Xavier University
708.458.7600 ext. 408
grecom@queenofpeacehs.org

Kathleen Greenan
Campus minister/service coordinator
B.A. in Theology from Loyola University, Youth Ministry Certification from the Archdiocese of Chicago
708.458.7600 ext. 240
greenank@queenofpeacehs.org

Thomas Jasko
Christian Living
B.A. in Theology from Loyola University, MTS from St. Meinrad School of Theology in Indiana
708.458.7600 ext. 423
jaskot@queenofpeacehs.org

Sr. Helen McAllister
Christian Living
B.A. from Siena Heights University, M.A. in Education and History from the University of Detroit
708.458.7600 ext. 435
mcallist@queenofpeacehs.org

Lucille Miller
Christian Living
B.A. from University of Illinois at Chicago, Master of Religious Education from Loyola University
708.458.7600 ext. 458
millerl@queenofpeacehs.org

Computer/Business

Laura Storino
Computer/Business
B.A. in Marketing Communications from Columbia College, M.A. in School Leadership from Concordia University
708.458.7600 ext. 447
storinol@queenofpeacehs.org

English Department

Keith Andrekus
English
A.A. from College of DuPage, B.A. from Northern Illinois University
708.458.7600 ext. 411
andrekusk@queenofpeacehs.org

Therese Haskins
English and French
B.A. from Saint Xavier University, Diplomee-Institut Catholique de Paris, M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from Chicago State University
708.458.7600 ext. 417
haskinst@queenofpeacehs.org

Jura Jancys
English and French
B.A. from University of Illinois at Chicago, M.A. from University of Paris at the Sorbonne
708.458.7600 ext. 437
jancysj@queenofpeacehs.org

Bonnie Johnson
English
B.A. from Northern Illinois University, M.Ed. from St. Xavier University
708.458.7600 ext. 438
johnsonb@queenofpeacehs.org

Catherine Klod
English
B.A. from Loras College, M.A. in Education from Loyola University
708.458.7600 ext. 412
klodc@queenofpeacehs.org

Loretta Korolewicz
English
B.S. in English Education from Southern Illinois University, M.Ed. in Reading and Literacy from Lewis University
708.458.7600 ext. 405
korolewiczl@queenofpeacehs.org

Geoffrey Layton
English
B.A. from Brown University, M.B.A. from University of Chicago, M.A. candidate in English/Composition Studies at Northeastern Illinois University
708.458.7600 ext. 405
laytong@queenofpeacehs.org

Fine Arts Department

Nicole Lapwing
Fine Arts
B.A. in Music Education from Elmhurst College
708.458.7600 ext. 248
lapwingn@queenofpeacehs.org

Anna Reynes
Fine Arts
B.A. from Loyola University
708.458.7600 ext. 459
reynesa@queenofpeacehs.org

Linda Vorderer
Fine Arts
B.A. from Governors State University, M.A.T. in Art Education from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
708.458.7600 ext. 481
vordererl@queenofpeacehs.org

Kathryn Ziemba
Fine Arts
B.F.A. in Art Education from the University of Illinois
708.458.7600 ext. 475
ziembak@queenofpeacehs.org

Language Department

Kirsten Cartier
Spanish
B.A. from University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language from University of IL at Chicago
708.458.7600 ext. 402
cartierk@queenofpeacehs.org

Heidi Hansen
Spanish
B.A. in Spanish and Secondary Education from Augustana College
708.458.7600 ext. 409
hansenh@queenofpeacehs.org

Kathleen Nunez
Spanish
B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences from University of Illinois
708.458.7600 ext. 482
nunezk@queenofpeacehs.org

Therese Haskins
French
B.A. from Saint Xavier University, Diplomee-Institut Catholique de Paris, M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from Chicago State University
708.458.7600 ext. 417
haskinst@queenofpeacehs.org

Jura Jancys
English and French
B.A. from University of Illinois at Chicago, M.A. from University of Paris at the Sorbonne
708.458.7600 ext. 437
jancysj@queenofpeacehs.org

Mathematics Department

Jose Gamboa
Mathematics
B.S. Mathematics from Ateneo de Manila Loyola Schools University Manila, Philippines, M.A. in Teaching Secondary Education from National-Louis University
708.458.7600 ext. 407
gamboaj@queenofpeacehs.org

Judy Canning
Mathematics
B.A. from Lewis University, M.S. in Mathematics from Chicago State University
708.458.7600 ext. 414
canningj@queenofpeacehs.org

Therese Lahart
Mathematics
B.A. from St. Xavier University, M.Ed. from St. Xavier University
708.458.7600 ext. 448
lahartt@queenofpeacehs.org

Joann Lapinskas
Mathematics
B.S. from Northern Illinois University, M.S. from Governors State University
708.458.7600 ext. 449
lapinska@queenofpeacehs.org

Adeline Smith
Mathematics
B.S. from University of Illinois at Chicago, M.S. in Mathematics from Chicago State University
708.458.7600 ext. 474
smitha@queenofpeacehs.org

Nurse

Colleen Pospishil, RN BSN
BSN from Lewis University
708.458.7600 ext. 263
pospishi@queenofpeacehs.org

Science Department

Karen Amador
Science
B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University, M.A. in Teaching from Dominican University
708.458.7600 ext. 418
amadork@queenofpeacehs.org

Jeanne Pagliaro
Science
B.S. in education from the University of Illinois, M.Ed. in Secondary Education from the University of St. Francis with endorsements in science and social studies
708.458.7600 ext. 401
pagliaroj@queenofpeacehs.org

Gina Rocco
Science
B.S. in Biology from Elmhurst College, secondary teaching certificate in science
708.458.7600 ext. 420
roccog@queenofpeacehs.org

Vanessa Troiani
Science
B.S. from Dominican University, M.A. in Teaching from Dominican University
708.458.7600 ext. 419
troianiv@queenofpeacehs.org

Dorothy Villanova
Science
B.S. from the College of St. Francis, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Governor's State University
708.458.7600 ext. 473
villanov@queenofpeacehs.org

Nancy Wolski
Science
B.S. in Secondary Education in Biology from St. Xavier University, holds current certificate for Medical Assistant from National Education Center
708.458.7600 ext. 442
wolskin@queenofpeacehs.org

Social Studies Department

David Bell
Social Studies
B.A. from Eastern Illinois University, M.A. in History from Eastern Illinois University
708.458.7600 ext. 404
belld@queenofpeacehs.org

Joyce Cruse
Social Studies
B.A. in Social Science from DePaul University, M.A. in History from University of Iowa
708.458.7600 ext. 410
crusej@queenofpeacehs.org

Katherine Klitsch
Social Studies
B.A. from University of Notre Dame, M.Ed. from Seton Hall University
708.458.7600 ext. 443
klitschk@queenofpeacehs.org

Kristine Owens
Social Studies
B.A. from St. Mary’s College of California, M.A. in Education from St. Xavier University
708.458.7600 ext. 277
owensk@queenofpeacehs.org

Judy Zitlow
Social Studies
B.A. from Dominican University, M.A. in Urban Studies from Loyola University
708.458.7600 ext. 480
zitlowj@queenofpeacehs.org