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.
39%
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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Danielle Carlson
Class of 2006
Titles:
Aquatics Director
Degrees:
Colby College
M.Ed. DePaul University
M.Ed. DePaul University
Departments:
Athletics, Aquatics, Summer at Latin (Latin 360°)

Viviana Castellano
Titles:
Lower School Teacher - JK
Degrees:
B.A. DePaul University
M.Ed. DePaul University
M.Ed. DePaul University
Departments:
Lower School
Daley Chan
Titles:
Lower School Math Lab Teacher
Degrees:
B.A. Carleton College
M.A. Harvard University
M.A. Harvard University
Departments:
Lower School, Mathematics

Jesse Chehak
Titles:
Upper School Visual Arts Teacher
Degrees:
A.A. New York University
B.A Sarah Lawrence College
MFA University of Arizona
B.A Sarah Lawrence College
MFA University of Arizona
Departments:
Visual Arts, Upper School Division

Justin Clarke
Titles:
Assistant Director of College Counseling
Degrees:
B.A. Northwestern University
Departments:
College Counseling, Upper School Division
Steven Coberly
Titles:
Upper School Science Teacher
Degrees:
B.A. Brown University
J.D. University of Michigan Law School
J.D. University of Michigan Law School
Departments:
Science, Upper School Division

Kailey Cole
Titles:
Upper School English Teacher
Degrees:
B.A. Wheaton College
Departments:
English, Upper School Division

Nicole Collias
Titles:
US/MS Physical Education Teacher
Degrees:
B.A. Kent State University
Departments:
Physical Education, Middle School, Upper School Division

Julie Cousin
Titles:
Upper School Language Teacher - French
Degrees:
B.A. Université Denis Diderot - Paris 7
M.A. Université Denis Diderot - Paris 7
MEd DePaul University
M.A. Université Denis Diderot - Paris 7
MEd DePaul University
Departments:
Languages, Upper School Division

Timothy Cronister
Titles:
Director of Student Life
Degrees:
B.A. Haverford College
M.A. New York University
M.A. New York University
Departments:
Upper School Office, Student Life, Upper School Division, Senior Administration

Erin Crowley
Titles:
US/MS School Nurse
Departments:
Upper School Office, Nurse/Health Offices, Middle School

Ernesto Cruz
Titles:
Upper School History Teacher
Degrees:
MA St. John's College
BA Carleton College
BA Carleton College
Departments:
History and Social Studies, Upper School Division

Cat Curry
Titles:
Director of Latin 360°
Degrees:
B.S. University of Chicago
Departments:
Summer at Latin (Latin 360°), Senior Administration

Jennifer Damaska
Titles:
Executive Assistant to the Head of School
Departments:
Head of School Office, Senior Administration

Danielle Danz
Titles:
Lower School Teacher - 1st Grade, 1st Grade Academic Chair
Degrees:
B.A. University of Rochester
MEd University of California, Los Angeles
MEd University of California, Los Angeles
Departments:
Lower School

Perla De La Torre
Titles:
Middle and Upper School Counselor (8th/9th Grade)
Degrees:
MSW University of Chicago
Departments:
Counseling, Middle School, Upper School Division

Fiona Deeney
Titles:
Lower School Computer Science and Technology Integration Specialist
Degrees:
MAET Michigan State University
M.Ed. DePaul University
BFA School of the Art Institute Chicago
M.Ed. DePaul University
BFA School of the Art Institute Chicago
Departments:
Lower School, Computer Science

Michael Demopoulos
Titles:
Middle School Technology Coordinator
Degrees:
B.S. DePaul University
Departments:
Technology, Middle School
Aubery DeNard
Titles:
Lower School Teacher - PE
Degrees:
B.A. Dominican University
Departments:
Lower School, Physical Education

Richard Dickinson
Class of 1998
Titles:
Middle School Dean of Students
Degrees:
Doctor of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision
M.A. Community Counseling
Bachelor's Degree
M.A. Community Counseling
Bachelor's Degree
Departments:
Counseling, Middle School, Middle School Office
Ingrid Dorer Fitzpatrick
Titles:
Director of Academic Initiatives, Upper School History and Social Studies
Degrees:
B.S. Loyola University
M.A. Loyola University
M.A. Loyola University
Departments:
Academic Affairs, History and Social Studies, Upper School Division

Melissa Dowling
Titles:
Upper School Science Teacher, Upper School Science Department Chair
Degrees:
B.S. Valparaiso University
MEd Valparaiso University
MEd Valparaiso University
Departments:
Science, Middle School, Upper School Division