Meet our Faculty and Staff

Ask Regina Dominican students why they love it here and the first thing they mention is the warm, friendly, and joyful environment. That all starts with our amazing faculty and staff.

We are incredibly proud of the people who educate and support your daughter during her four years at Regina Dominican. Not only do they embody the Dominican value of veritas and our personal value of caritas, but our faculty are passionate about modeling the Regina Dominican passion for "joyful learning."

Regina Dominican High School has been named to the Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Platinum distinction. We are the only high school in the North Shore with this level of distinction. Read more about it here.

Leadership Team

Krista Gallagher President

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B.A. - Duke University MBA- Kellogg School at Northwestern University
Dr. Kathleen Porreca Principal

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847-256-7660 x 228 M.A. English, M.A. Educational Administration, University of Illinois at Urbana Ed.D Educational Organization and Leadership, University of Illinois at Urbana
Fr. Petter Wojcik School Chaplain

B.A., Human Behavior & Philosophy- Catholic University of Lublin MBA- Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University MA, Theology- University of St. Mary of the Lake & Mundelein Seminary
Verna Allworth '77 Assistant Principal

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847-256-7660 x 250 B.A. English, St. Norbert College M.A. Educational Leadership, North Park University
Fred Donnelly Vice President of Finance & Operations

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847-256-7660 x 229 Bachelors of Business Administration, University of Notre Dame Masters of Business Administration, DePaul University
Joan Mulvihill Kitchie '77 Vice President of Advancement

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847-256-7660 x 224 B.A. English, Indiana University, Executive Education Certification, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Eleanor Schmerler-Rich '09 Vice President of Growth- Enrollment & Marketing

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847-256-7660 x 233 B.A. Political Science, University of Mississippi, M.S. Leisure Studies and Recreation Management, Oklahoma State University
Dr. Meghan Toomey Director of Mission Integration/Theology Teacher

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B.A. in Psychology from The College of New Rochelle; M.A. in Applied Developmental Psychology from Fordham University; M.A. in Systematic Theology from Union Theological Seminary PhD in Integrated Studies in Ethics and Theology- Loyola University Chicago

Administration

Marti Barthel Registered Nurse

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B.S.N. Loyola University, Chicago; M.S.N. Loyola University, Chicago
Christine Beeftink Guidance Counselor

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B.A. English and Speech Communication, Loyola University-Chicago M.A. Speech Communication, M.A. School Counseling, Northeastern Illinois University
Kristyne Cochrane Academic Programs Coordinator

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Trish De Preter Database & Advancement Services Manager

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University of South Dakota - B.S. History
Pattie Fuentes Director of Special Programs

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A.A. Harper College
Helene Genetos Senior Director of Advancement

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B.A. Art History, George Washington University M.A. Arts Management, American University
Bao Hoang Accountant

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847-256-7660 x 279 B.S. Accounting, Northeastern Illinois University
Desiree Jones Assistant Director of Enrollment- North Shore & Northwest Suburbs

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Julie Koenigsberger Leadership Institute Director

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B.A. English, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; M.S. Public Administration, University of Southampton,England
Kathleen G. Maher '80 Assistant to the Principal

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847-256-7660 x 227 B.S. Finance, Marquette University
Brian Mancuso Athletic Director

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847-256-7660 x 254 B.S. Social Science Education, Indiana State University M.A. Economic Education and Entrepreneurship, University of Delaware M.S. Athletic Administration/Kinesiology, Indiana University
Elizabeth McCann-Hoyt '09 Director of Alumnae & Parent Relations

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847-256-7660 x 252 B.B.A. Sport Management, Loyola University Chicago
Elizabeth Michalek Assistant Director of Enrollment- Chicago

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847-256-7660 ext. 223 B.A. Graphic Design - Grand View University
Kelly Ryan '05 Student Services Coordinator

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Northeastern Illinois University, B. A. Human Resource Development
Terese Sullivan Guidance Counselor

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B.S. Education, Illinois State University M.A. Guidance and Counseling, Northeastern Illinois University M.A. School Administration, Concordia University

Faculty

Nicolas Adamo Learning Specialist

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B.A. Broad Field of Social Sciences and Secondary Education, Carthage College
Jessica Barrett English Teacher

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BA, English, University of Vermont MA/English, University of Virginia MS.Ed, School of Education and Social Policy, Northwestern University
Paul Butkovich Science Teacher

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M.S. Education and Social Policy Northwestern University, Evanston, IL M.S. Chemistry University of Chicago Chicago, IL
Jamie Chan Art Teacher

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BA in Arts Education from DePaul University
Laura Hogan Chang '08

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M.A. Secondary Education, DePaul University
Heidi Eichler Science Teacher

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B.A. Biological Sciences, University of Chicago M.A. Teaching, National-Louis University
Kayla Ciesla Science Teacher

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Bachelors in Arts and Science in Biology-Northeastern Illinois University Masters in the Art of Teaching in Secondary Education-Northeastern Illinois University
Dr. Patrick Paul Hogan Latin, Etmology & Ancient Greek Teacher

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B.A. Classical Studies, Lawrence University M.A., Ph.D. Classical Studies, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
Kathleen Houston English Teacher

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B.A. English/Journalism, Salve Regina University M.A.T. English/Education, Fordham University
James Johnson Theology Teacher

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B.A. Religion, Davidson College M.A. Theological Studies, Loyola University
Colleen Kaferly Mathematics Teacher

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B.S. Secondary Math Education, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ESL Endorsement, Olivet Nazarene University
Laura Kaplan Mathematics Teacher

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B.S., University of Illinois Teaching Certificate, Eastern Michigan University M.Ed Michigan State University
Gabby Lowry Social Studies Teacher

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M.A. Secondary Education - Social Science DePaul University Chicago, IL
Milagro Lutz Spanish Teacher

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Ekaterina Lyons P.E. Teacher

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B.A. Dance Education/Physical Education Illinois State University Normal, IL
Andrew Michalek Social Studies Teacher

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B.A. Radio Broadcasting, Columbia College Chicago M.A. History, Roosevelt University M.Ed. DePaul University, Secondary Education
Ryan Pesole English Teacher

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BA in Teaching Of English- University of Illinois-Chicago
Noah Pligge Music Teacher/Director

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B.M. Music Performance, DePaul University
Anna Rosenberg Spanish Teacher

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BA Communications-Spanish and Justice Studies from Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame IN MSEd-Secondary Spanish, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Veronica Rusk Theology/Assistant Campus Minister

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B.A. Film and Digital Media/Women's and Gender's Studies, Loyola University-Chicago
Mary Schanel Stenson Mathematics Teacher/ Curriculum Leader

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Graduate Course Work, Northeastern Illinois Univeristy Graduate Course Work, University of Illinois B.S. Mathematics, DePaul University
Peter Smyrniotis Mathematics Teacher

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B.S. Statistics University of Missouri Columbia, MO
Samuel Stunkel Science & Engineering Teacher

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B.S. Physics North Central College Naperville, IL
Patricia Tomich Theology Teacher

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Wayne State University, MA - Anthropology Catholic Theological Union, MA - Systematic Theology Madonna University, BA
Annie Tully '92 English Teacher/Curriculum Leader

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M.A. English Education, University of Illinois-Chicago M.F.A. Creative Writing, University of Washington B.A. Rhetoric & Film Studies, University of Illinois
Alison Valadez Dance Teacher

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B.S., Dance Education; Illinois State University