Sr. Maria Christi Nelson, O.P.
Principal

Magdalen College
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

University of Southern Mississippi
Masters of Elementary Education
Masters of Educational Administration

Years Experience: 19 Joined SJCS in 2013

sr. Mary André, O.P. Assistant principal middle school religion

University of Notre Dame Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

Catholic University of America Master of Arts in Education

Maddona University Master of Arts in Catholic School Leadership

Years Experience: 7 Joined SJCS in 2022

Mrs. Jill Lindsey 
development & admissions director

Loyola University of Baltimore 
Bachelor of Arts in
Communications and Media

Years Experience: 14 Joined SJCS in 2010

Mrs. Nhora Strickler
Administrative assistant

Illinois Central College

Years Experience: 4 Joined SJCS in 2019

clare rose school mascot

SJCS Rectory & Convent

Years Old 7.5 Joined SJCS in 2015

Mrs. Julie Stedwill
3-Year-Old Preschool

Creighton University
Bachelor of Science
in Elementary Education
and Theology

Our Lady of the Lake University
Masters of Marriage and Family Counseling

Years Experience: 15 Joined SJCS in 2014

Mrs. Heather Shane
4-Year-Old Preschool & Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Director

Christendom College Bachelor of Arts in History

CGS Certification Levels I & II

Years of experience: 17 Joined SJCS 2018

Mrs. Nicole gilkeson pre-K 4 assistant

Illinois Central College

Joined SJCS in 2021

MRS. LAURA ORTEGA PRE-K 4 CLASSROOM AIDE

Chilpancingo Autonomous University of Guerrero - Mexico Early Elementary Education Degree

Years Experience: 13 Joined SJCS in 2009

Mrs. sherri magner preschool part-time preschool aide

Nebraska Wesleyan; University of Nebraska Medical Center Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Years Experience: 2 Joined SJCS in 2019

Sr. Marie bernadette, O.P.
Kindergarten A

Eastern Michigan University Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Double Minor in Science and Math

Years Experience: 6 Joined SJCS in 2023

Mrs. Sue Culp
Kindergarten B

Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Specialization in Middle School, Language Arts, and Math

Years Experience: 13 Joined SJCS in 2018

Mrs. Gina Kouri 
First Grade A

Creighton University 
Bachelor of Science
in Elementary Education

Years Experience: 21 Joined SJCS in 2016

Mrs. KrisTina Major
first Grade B

University of Toledo 
Bachelor of Science
in Elementary Education
Specialization in Mathematics

Years Experience: 38 Joined SJCS in 2011

Sr imelda marie,o.p.
Second Grade Aj

Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor in Elementary Education & Integrated Science

Univ. of Southern Mississippi Masters in Science Education

Years Experience: 10 Joined SJCS in 2022

Miss tally sevier
second grade B

Bradley University Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Years Experience: 5 Joined SJCS in 2019

Miss Anna taylor
Third Grade

Bradley University Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Years Experience: 7 Joined SJCS in 2016

Miss Katie Marx
3rd grade aide & Aftercare Director

Saint Louis University

Years Experience: 7 Joined SJCS in 2016

Mrs. amy coulter
4th Grade homeroom 4th/5th grade math, religion,Science

Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with Math Endorsement

Years Experience: 7 Joined SJCS in 2018

ms. monica robotham 4th grade aide

Valparaiso University Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Years Experience: 3 Joined SJCS in 2020

mrs. katie schmidt
5th Grade homeroom 4th/5th grade ela & Social studies

St. Ambrose University Bachelor of Arts in Education with endorsement in Language Arts

Years Experience: 7 Joined SJCS in 2020

Miss Elisabeth Grace - 5th grade aide

Pensacola Christian College Bachelor and Masters of Science in Music Education

Years Experience: 6 Joined St. Jude in 2022

Miss Antonia Mullens
6th Grade & Middle School Math

Eureka College
Bachelor of Science in Education

St. Xavier University
Masters in Education & 
Leadership

Years Experience: 21 Joined SJCS in 2014

Mrs. Kendra Varnold 7th Grade middle school english language arts

Eastern Illinois University Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Master of Arts in Reading Endorsement in MS English

Years Experience: 18 Joined SJCS in 2023

Mr. alberto vargas 7th grade & middle school science

St. Ambrose University Bachelor of Science in Education with K-12, ESL & K-8 Reading Endorsements

Years Experience: 2 Joined SJCS in 2023

Miss amelia misiak 8th grade & Middle school social studies

Illinois State University Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education

Years Experience: 9 Joined SJCS in 2019

Mrs. Jennifer brose enrichment & 8th grade

Purdue University Bachelor of Science in Food Science

Years Experience: 5 Joined SJCS in 2018

Dr. Michael Lukich MIddle school enrichment/stem

Bradley University Bachelors & Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering University of California, Los Angeles PhD Control Systems Engineering

Years Experience: 5 Joined St. Jude 2019

Janice Lukich Middle school enrichment/stem

Bradley University Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of California Los Angeles Masters of Science Computer Engineering

Years Experience: 5 Joined St. Jude in 2019

Mrs. Lourdes robles-lugo K-8th Spanish

Cetys University Mexico Bachelor of Science Computer Science Engineering

Years Experience 6 Joined SJCS in 2023

Mr. nick anderson pre K-8 physical education

Arizona State University Bachelors in Public Policy & Public Service with a focus in Homeland Security & Emergency Management

Years Experience: 3 Joined SJCS in 2021

mrs. jennifer miller events coordinator & office assistant

Eastern Illinois University Bachelors in Family & Consumer Sciences

Years Experience: 3 Joined SJCS in 2021

Mrs. Sarah Hansen K-4th music & 5th-8th band director

Illinois State University Bachelors of Arts in Music Education

Years Experience: 13 Joined SJCS in 2016

Mr. Andrew Earnest
Music director
Choir Director

St. Joseph's College
Bachelor of Arts
in Vocal Applied Music

Years Experience: 17 Joined SJCS in 2016

Mrs. maureen lervaag Catechesis of the good shepard aide

Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville Bachelor of Science

Years Experience: 3 Joined SJCS 2021

Mrs. jody tockes art 2nd-8th

Bradley University Master of Arts in Education

Years Experience: 10 Joined SJCS in 2021

mrs. carol harn art kinder & 1st

Illinois State University Bachelor of Science in Education; Masters in Educational Strategies

Years Experience: 37 Joined SJCS in 2021

Mrs. michelle baker, LCPC part-time School counselor

Bradley University Masters in Counseling, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Joined SJCS in 2021

Mrs. christine field interventions

Northwestern University  Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Temple University 
Masters of Science
in Special Education

Years Experience: 27 Joined SJCS in 2016

Mrs. Margo Tony interventions

Illinois Central College
Associates Degree in Child Development

Years Experience: 15 Joined SJCS in 2017

Mrs. connie keene interventions

Southeast Missouri State University Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Years Experience: 2 Joined SJCS in 2021

Mrs. Mary pat dooley interventions

Boston College Bachelor of Arts English Tufts University Master of Arts in School Psychology & Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in School Psychology

Years Experience: 9 Joined St. Jude in 2023

mrs. norma sanchez kitchen manager

Years Experience: 15 Joined SJCS in 2021

mrs. Nicole Rusk kitchen assistant

Years Experience: Joined SJCS in 2024

mrs. jana anderson lunchroom coordinator

Years Experience: 2 Joined SJCS in 2022

mr. joseph khoury athletic director

Years Experience: 3 Joined SJCS in 2019

jeff smith maintenance

Years Experience: 3 Joined SJCS in 2020

mr. mose shaw custodian

Years Experience: 33 Joined SJCS in 2012