Our Faculty & Staff
Latin students are inspired and supported by an exceptional faculty and staff.
Two qualities our faculty and staff share: 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.
35%
current faculty members who have taught at latin for more than 10 years
24%
faculty members who identify as faculty of color
Something that I believe in is students don't care about how much you know until they know how much you care. And at Latin School, I feel like we know that teachers care about our growth and our success and that makes us want to learn and engross ourselves in our classes that much more.
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Meredith Shieh
Titles:
Lower School Teacher - Spanish
Degrees:
B.S. University of South Dakota
Departments:
Lower School, Languages
Cheryl Shrake
Titles:
Chief Development Office Coordinator
Degrees:
MLIS Dominican University
B.A. Alma College
B.A. Alma College
Departments:
Development and Alumni Relations
Lena Silerzio
Titles:
Lower School Teacher - SK
Degrees:
B.S. Illinois State University
M.S. Dominican University
M.S. Dominican University
Departments:
Lower School
Karl Sissman
Titles:
Director of Philanthropic Strategy
Degrees:
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
Degrees:
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
Carrie Smey
Titles:
Lower School Teacher - SK
Degrees:
M.Ed.
M.Ed. National-Louis University
M.Ed. National-Louis University
Departments:
Lower School
Tania Smith
Titles:
Upper School Languages Teacher - French
Degrees:
M.A. University of Illinois in Chicago
B.A. University of Pamplona Colombia
B.A. University of Pamplona Colombia
Departments:
Languages, Upper School Division
Sheri Snopek
Titles:
Lower School Librarian, LS DEI Coordinator
Degrees:
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
Degrees:
B.A. University of Kansas
M.Ed. Vanderbilt University
M.Ed. Vanderbilt University
Departments:
Enrollment Management
Glenn Stamas
Titles:
US/MS Physical Education Teacher
Degrees:
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
Degrees:
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
Degrees:
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
Degrees:
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, Middle School History and Social Studies Department Chair
Degrees:
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
Degrees:
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:
Upper School College Counseling
Degrees:
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
Degrees:
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:
Lower School Teacher - Spanish, LS DEI Coordinator, LS Specials Co-Chair
Degrees:
B.A.
Departments:
Lower School, Languages, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Ellie Thurber
Titles:
Academic Affairs Coordinator
Degrees:
B.A. Elmhurst University
GradCert Elmhurst University
GradCert Elmhurst University
Departments:
Academic Affairs
Bliss Tobin
Titles:
Lower School Director
Degrees:
B.A. Yale University
MEd University of Chicago
MEd University of Chicago
Departments:
Lower School, Lower School Office, Senior Administration
Elizabeth Underwood
Titles:
Upper School Learning Resources Teacher
Degrees:
B.A. Clemson University's Honors College
M.A. Northwestern University
M.A. Northwestern University
Departments:
Learning Resources, Upper School Division