Our Faculty & Staff
Latin students are inspired and supported by exceptional faculty and staff.
Two qualities our faculty and staff share are an unmistakable warmth and affection for their students and a commitment to ensuring that everyone feels successful. The relationships that students build with each other, their teachers, coaches, counselors, advisors and deans are at the heart of the Latin experience.
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Lena Silerzio
Titles:
Lower School Teacher - SK
Degree(s):
B.S. Illinois State University
M.S. Dominican University
M.S. Dominican University
Departments:
Lower School
Karl Sissman
Titles:
Director of Philanthropic Strategy
Degree(s):
B.M. Miami University
MBA The University of Chicago
MBA The University of Chicago
Departments:
Development and Alumni Relations
Milena Sjekloca
Titles:
Upper School History Teacher, Upper School History Chair
Degree(s):
B.A. University of Illinois, Chicago
M.A. University of Illinois, Chicago
MAT University of Illinois, Chicago
M.A. University of Illinois, Chicago
MAT University of Illinois, Chicago
Departments:
History and Social Studies, Upper School Division
Tania Smith
Titles:
Upper School Languages Teacher - French
Degree(s):
M.A. University of Illinois in Chicago
B.A. University of Pamplona Colombia
B.A. University of Pamplona Colombia
Departments:
Languages, Upper School Division
Sherilyn Snopek
Titles:
Lower School Librarian, LS DEI Coordinator
Degree(s):
B.A. National Louis University
M.S. Chicago State University
M.S. Chicago State University
Departments:
Lower School, Library, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Annessa Staab
Titles:
Associate Director of Enrollment Management
Degree(s):
B.A. University of Kansas
M.Ed. Vanderbilt University
M.Ed. Vanderbilt University
Departments:
Enrollment Management
Glenn Stamas
Titles:
US/MS Physical Education Teacher
Degree(s):
B.S. Keene State College
M.S. University of Northern Colorado
M.S. University of Northern Colorado
Departments:
Physical Education, Middle School
Laura Steenveld
Titles:
Middle School Performing Arts Teacher
Degree(s):
B.S.Ed. Northern Illinois University
MSI Northeastern Illinois University
MSI Northeastern Illinois University
Departments:
Performing Arts, Middle School
Stephanie Stephens
Titles:
Upper School History Teacher
Degree(s):
B.A. Lawrence University
M.A. Wesleyan University
M.A. Wesleyan University
Departments:
History and Social Studies, Upper School Division
Andrew Stroup
Titles:
Upper School Math Teacher
Degree(s):
B.A. Grinnell College
MSED Northwestern University
MSED Northwestern University
Departments:
Mathematics, Upper School Division
Kara Sullivan
Titles:
5th Grade History and Social Studies Teacher
Degree(s):
B.A. College of the Holy Cross
MEd DePaul University
MEd DePaul University
Departments:
History and Social Studies, Middle School
Freddie Swinson
Titles:
Upper School Math Teacher
Degree(s):
B.S. Central Michigan University
Departments:
Upper School Division
Michael Szczepanek
Titles:
Chief Financial Officer
Departments:
Finance and Operations, Business Office, Senior Administration
Jennifer Taylor
Titles:
Senior Associate Director of College Counseling
Degree(s):
B.A. Drake University
M.A. Columbia College Chicago
M.A. Concordia University
M.A. Columbia College Chicago
M.A. Concordia University
Departments:
College Counseling, Upper School Division
John Taylor
Titles:
5th Grade Math Teacher
Degree(s):
B.A. University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison
Departments:
Mathematics, Middle School
Kasey Taylor
Titles:
Interim Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Degree(s):
B.A.
Departments:
Lower School, Languages, Senior Administration, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Ellie Thurber
Titles:
Academic Affairs Coordinator
Degree(s):
B.A. Elmhurst University
GradCert Elmhurst University
GradCert Elmhurst University
Departments:
Academic Affairs
Bliss Tobin
Titles:
Lower School Director
Degree(s):
B.A. Yale University
MEd University of Chicago
MEd University of Chicago
Departments:
Lower School, Lower School Office, Senior Administration
G Trupp
Titles:
Middle School Librarian
Degree(s):
B.A. in Linguistics and Languages, Swarthmore College
M.S. in Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.S. in Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Departments:
Library, Middle School
Elizabeth Underwood
Titles:
Upper School Learning Resources Teacher
Degree(s):
B.A. Clemson University's Honors College
M.A. Northwestern University
M.A. Northwestern University
Departments:
Learning Resources, Upper School Division
Chantel Urquiza
Titles:
Lower School Assistant
Degree(s):
B.S. University of Illinois at Chicago
Departments:
Lower School, Lower School Office