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Mrs. Lillian
Buckley - Principal |
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B.A. in Education from the University of
St. Francis. M.A. from the University of
Illinois & Loyola University. Type 75
certification in Administration &
Supervision and 09 in secondary
education. Board member of Propagation of Faith Holy
Childhood Association. VISTA Volunteer,
worked with families of abused children
to provide educational and recreational
opportunities. Member of National
Catholic Education Association (NCEA),
Archdiocese of Chicago Principal’s
Association Coordinator of
Religious Education, graduate of the
Field Ambassador Academy. Continued
participation in classes/workshops
focusing on curriculum and development.
EXPERIENCE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Taught at
Holy Cross & St. David schools for 9
years (grades 6-8). Principal for 20
years at SS. Cyril & Methodius School in
Lemont. Principal of Bridgeport Catholic
Academy since 2002. Makes
administrative, curricular & budgeting
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Mrs. Mary
Pat Palumbo - 8th Grade |
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B.A. in History, minor in Sociology from
the University of St. Francis. Illinois
Certification in secondary education. 18
hours earned from DePaul University for
a MA degree. Wrote a portion of the
paper “The Building of Chicago-Choices
and Changes” which was published in the
Chicago Tribune Education Services.
Participant in the NEH sponsored project
“Personal Profiles of Chicago’s Economic
History”, earned credit hours in
Developmental Education and
Neurodevelopmental Learning.
EXPERIENCE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Taught Intermediate & Junior High grades
at Nativity of Our Lord. Organized and
coached a student team to participate in
the T.V program “Know Your Heritage”,
served as a Mission Coordinator & CCD
instructor. Began teaching Intermediate
grades and Junior High at BCA in 1985.
Moderator of National Current Events
Team, co-directs the Literacy Magazine
and serves at the Social Studies
Coordinator. Served as an Assistant
Principal, Junior High Coordinator,
Eucharistic minister and curriculum
evaluation team. Prepared students for
the sacrament of Confirmation, the 8th
grade U.S. Constitution Test and
coordinated Graduation ceremony &
activities. |
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Mrs. Gina
Geisert - 7th Grade |
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Geisert's Blog
Grade 7 NewsWiki |
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B.A. in Elementary Education with a
concentration in History and a M.A. in
Language & Literacy from Roosevelt
University. Dual Illinois certification,
Type 10 and Type 3 with a Middle School
Endorsement.
EXPERIENCE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Began teaching at BCA in 1998 (grades
4-7). Coordinated Student Council
activities and Environmental Club
projects. Member of the School
Intervention Team (ICEP) Member of
International Reading Association and
Illinois Reading Council. |
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Ms. Victoria
Hopper - 6th Grade |
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Hopper's Blog |
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B.A. in Elementary Education from the
University of Illinois at Chicago.
Illinois State certification in
secondary education (Type 09); certified
to teach grades 6-12; continued education through
participation in Archdiocesan workshops
and classes covering various subjects
taught at the elementary level.
EXPERIENCE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Began teaching 3rd
grade 6-8 at St. Ann School in 1983.
Has taught Language
Arts/Reading for grades 6-8 at Mary, Seat of Wisdom
School. Taught Sylvan after school
program to middle school students and
Title 1 teacher at BCA for 2 years.
Mentor for new teacher, served as
assistant principal, member of the Liturgy Committee,
moderator of school newspaper, assists with the children's choir, coordinator for the
Mission Program. past nominee for the
Golden Apple Teacher Award. |
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Ms.
Ann Bulanda - 5th Grade |
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Bulanda's Blog |
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B.A. in Mathematics from the University
of St. Francis. Currently working on
M.A. in Elementary Education with a
middle school endorsement from
National-Louis University.
EXPERIENCE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Began teaching at BCA in 2006.
Math Coordinator, Supervisor of after school tutoring,
Tech Co-coordinator, and Student Council
Moderator. |
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Mrs. Barb Stack - 4th Grade
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B.A. in Elementary Education, minor in
Psychology and Math/Science from
National College of Education (National
Lewis University), member of Kappa Delta
Pi (National Education Honor Society).
Certification in Elementary Education.
(K-9) Continued education at
Archdiocesan workshops covering Science,
Math, English & Computers that are
offered by the Archdiocese.
EXPERIENCE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Taught in Burbank School District 111,
headed the Remedial/Enrichment Program
at Nativity of Our Lord School. Student
Council Moderator and Science Department
Chairperson. Teacher at Bridgeport
Catholic Academy since its inception in
1985. |
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Ms. Rose Orchowski
- 3rd Grade
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B.S. in Education from Chicago State
University with dual certification in
Elementary Education (K-9) and EMH
(K-12). Cum Laude Honors, member of
Kappa Delta Pi (Honor Society in
Education). 1991 recipient of the Heart
of the School award.
EXPERIENCE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Taught for the Chicago Board of
Education (1year) at Bradwell & Lawson
Elementary Schools (EMH classroom), Our
Lady of Guadalupe School (5 years).
Began teaching at BCA in 1985. Taught
Sylvan after school program to middle
school students, served on Yearbook
Committee and as Primary Unit
Coordinator. Currently involved with
Social Committee, serving as Testing &
Math Coordinators. Co-Author of Science
Curriculum, member of School
Intervention Team. (ICEP) |
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Mrs. Lisa Grabowski - 2nd Grade |
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B.A. in Elementary Education with a
minor in Early Childhood Education from
St. Xavier University. Illinois State
Certification in Elementary Education.
EXPERIENCE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Taught 2nd grade at St. Ethelreda (1
year), began teaching at BCA in 1985
presently teaching 2nd grade (grades 4-8
previously). Served as Assistant
Principal and on Social Committee. Past
nominee for the Heart of the School
award and belonged to the National
Catholic Education Association (NCEA). |
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Ms. Fran Halisz - 1st Grade |
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Graduated with honors from Northeastern
Illinois University with a B.A. in
Elementary Education. Dual Illinois
certification in Elementary
Education(K-9) and EMH (K-12). Past
nominee for the Heart of the School
award. Volunteered at CCIL in their
residential program. Member of the
National Catholic Education Association
(NCEA).
EXPERIENCE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Taught at St. Mary of Perpetual Help
(grades 1, 4, 5). Grade One teacher at
Bridgeport Catholic Academy since its
inception in 1985. Previously worked as
a day camp counselor and a private
tutor. Taught summer school at BCA, Our
Lady of Pompeii & Children of Peace.
Served on Mission teams, Yearbook
committee, Primary Unit and Television
Coordinators and has been involved with
curriculum planning. Currently involved
with liturgy planning, social committee
and is a former representative for Home
& School. Past coordinator for "Rainbow
for all God's Children" which helps
children deal with divorce, death and
other losses. |
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Mrs. Mary Ellen Karpinski - Kindergarten |
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B.S. in Education from Northern Illinois
University. Dual Illinois certification
in Elementary education and Special
Education. Additional classes towards a
Master’s Degree in Reading have also
been taken.
EXPERIENCE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Taught 1st grade at the former St. Peter
& Paul School for 6 years. Substituted
and tutored at BCA prior to returning in
1999 to teach Kindergarten. Student
Council & fundability Coordinators. |
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Mrs. Joanna Slawson - Pre K4 & Computers |
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B.A. in
Early Childhood Education from Illinois
State University. Illinois certification
in Early Childhood Teaching, Dean’s
List, member of NAEYC.
EXPERIENCE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Taught children under the age of three
at a NAEYC accredited child care center
for the past year. Accumulated over 180
hours of clinical experience with
children. Volunteer for Partners in
Reading program through Illinois State
University. Computer teacher for grades
Kindergarten through 8th
grade. |
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Mrs. Jackie Lagoni - Pre K3 |
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B.A. in Unified Early Childhood
Education with a Reading Endorsement
from Loras College. Illinois
certification in Early Childhood
Teaching and certified by Archdiocese of
Chicago as a Teacher Catechist. Member
of the International Reading
Association.
EXPERIENCE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Taught
Kindergarten and worked as Director of
Children's Campus, Inc. Child Care
Center from 2004 through 2007.
Instituted the first Father/Daughter and
Mother/Son nights, Book Fair. In a
statewide preschool of the year
competition received a second place
award. Yearbook co-coordinator at
Bridgeport Catholic Academy. Tutors
reading for second grade at Bridgeport
Catholic Academy. |
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Fr. Joseph Altman, Pastor Nativity
of Our Lord Religion |
Fr. John Parker, Pastor
All
Saints-St. Anthony Religion |
Mrs. Codina,
Aide
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Mrs. Czubaja,
Lunch Program |
Mrs. Dybas,
Aide |
Mrs. Earley,
Aide |
Mrs. Eier,
Physical Education |
Mrs. Farnan,
Aide / Art |
Mr. Garcia,
Custodian |
Mrs. Grek,
Aide |
Mrs. Herrera,
Aide / Spanish |
Mrs. LiFonti,
Administration |
Mr. March,
Title 1 |
Mr. Marion,
Music |
Mrs. Molloy,
Aide |
Ms. Samulis,
Resource Teacher
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Mrs. Shviraga, Administration |
Mrs. Trentz,
Aide |
Ms. Valenta,
Computers &
Technology |
Mrs. Zapata,
Aide |
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Last Updated on
12/15/2011 |
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