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Administration

Anne O' Malley
President
B.A. from Marquette University in Communications
(708) 496-4720
omalleya@queenofpeacehs.org

Mary Kay Nickels
Principal
M.A. from Dominican University in Educational Administration with Type 75 Certification
(708) 496-4720
nickelsm@queenofpeacehs.org

Natalie Formica
Assistant Principal, Student Services
B.A. from St. Xavier, M.A. in Educational Administration from Dominican University                                                                                                                                                (708) 496-4768
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. 4755
smithb@queenofpeacehs.org

Technology

Irene Halko
Technology Director
(708) 496-4779
ireneh@queenofpeacehs.org

Joseph Piazza
Technical Coordinator/Technician
(708) 458-7600, Ext. 4781
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. 4719
halbauer@queenofpeacehs.org

 

Counseling

Sharon Geinosky - Director of Counseling
Senior Counselor; Junior Counselor (A-K)
B.S. from St. Xavier University, M.S.W. from Dominican University
(708) 458-7600, Ext. 4790
geinosky@queenofpeacehs.org

Heather Saylor
Frosh Counselor; Junior Counselor (L-R)
B.A. from Wellesley College, M.S. in Human Services Counseling from National Louis University
(708) 496-4757
saylorh@queenofpeacehs.org

Athletics/Physical Education

Darlene Graf
Athletic Director
B.S.P.E. from DePaul University
(708) 458-7600, Ext. 4736
grafd@queenofpeacehs.org

Anne Malone
Physical Education/Health
B.S. in Physical Education from Western IL University
(708) 458-7600, Ext. 4415
malonea@queenofpeacehs.org

Nancy Halbauer
Physical Education
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. 4719
halbauer@queenofpeacehs.org

 

Christian Living Department

John Dragicevich
Christian Living
B.A. from Nazareth College, Master of Divinity with Mission Specialization from the Catholic Theological Union
(708) 458-7600, Ext. 4406
dragicev@queenofpeacehs.org

Kathleen Greenan
Christian Living/Campus Minister
B.A. in Theology from Loyola University, Youth Ministry Certification from the Archdiocese of Chicago
(708) 458-7600, Ext. 4540
greenank@queenofpeacehs.org

Jacqueline Ludwig
Christian Living
B.A. in Education/Social Sciences from Marquette University
(708) 458-7600, Ext. 4423
ludwigj@queenofpeacehs.org

Lucille Miller
Christian Living/Service Coordinator
B.A. from University of Illinois at Chicago, Master of Religious Education from Loyola University
(708) 458-7600, Ext. 4458
millerl@queenofpeacehs.org

Business

Laura Storino
Business/Student Activities Director
B.A. in Marketing Communications from Columbia College, M.A. in School Leadership from Concordia University
(708) 458-7600, Ext. 4446
storinol@queenofpeacehs.org

English Department

Kathleen Abdul
English and Journalism
AAS in Business Administration and Accounting from Triton College, B.A. in Communications and Theatre from University of Illinois, M.A. in Journalism from Northern Illinois University, MAT in Education from Concordia University
(708) 458-7600, Ext. 4403
abdulk@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. 4417
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. 4437
jancysj@queenofpeacehs.org

Bonnie Johnson
English
B.A. from Northern Illinois University, M.Ed. from St. Xavier University
(708) 458-7600, Ext. 4438
johnsonb@queenofpeacehs.org

Catherine Klod
English
B.A. from Loras College, M.A. in Education from Loyola University
(708) 458-7600, Ext. 4412
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. 4405
korolewiczl@queenofpeacehs.org

 

Fine Arts Department

Bridget Kancler 
Fine Arts
B.A. in Music Education from Governors State University
(708) 458-7600, Ext. 4448
kanclerb@queenofpeacehs.org

Kathryn McNulty
Fine Arts
B.F.A. in Art Education from the University of Illinois
(708) 458-7600, Ext. 4475
mcnultyk@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. 4481
vordererl@queenofpeacehs.org

Language Department

Carmen Beltran
Spanish
B.A. from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
MA from University of Chicago                               
(708) 458-7600, Ext. 4402
beltranc@queenofpeacehs.org

Vanesa Garcia
Spanish
B.A. from University of Illinois at Chicago
(708) 458-7600, Ext. 4482
garciav@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. 4417
haskinst@queenofpeacehs.org

Yanfei Hu
Mandarin Chinese
B.A. from Northwest University
(708) 458-7600, Ext. 4409
hux@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. 4437
jancysj@queenofpeacehs.org

 

 

 

Mathematics Department

Judy Canning
Mathematics
B.A. from Lewis University, M.S. in Mathematics from Chicago State University
(708) 458-7600, Ext. 4414
canningj@queenofpeacehs.org

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. 4407
gamboaj@queenofpeacehs.org

Joann Lapinskas
Mathematics
B.S. from Northern Illinois University, M.S. from Governors State University
(708) 458-7600, Ext. 4449
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. 4474
smitha@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. 4418
amadork@queenofpeacehs.org

Gina Rocco
Science
B.S. in Biology from Elmhurst College                                             
(708) 458-7600, Ext. 4420
roccog@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. 4473
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. 4442
wolskin@queenofpeacehs.org

Social Studies Department

Joyce Cruse
Social Studies
B.A. in Social Science from DePaul University, M.A. in History from University of Iowa
(708) 458-7600, Ext. 4410
crusej@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. 4433
owensk@queenofpeacehs.org

Judy Zitlow
Social Studies
B.A. from Dominican University, M.A. in Urban Studies from Loyola University
(708) 458-7600, Ext. 4480
zitlowj@queenofpeacehs.org

Spectacular Staff

"Here at Peace, the teachers are very welcoming and make it a fun environment for all of their students. They are always there to help anyone in need, and it is comforting to know that I have a dean and counselors I can always talk to.”

-Patricia Puente ‘09 (left)