As we learn, we will pray;
As we pray,
we will believe;
As we believe,
we will love;
As we love, we will serve.
Preschool
Kindergarten First Second
Third/Fourth Fifth/Sixth Seventh/Eighth
Specials
Mike Shukis - Principal - principal@stjoeharvard.org
Gayle Heithoff - Office Manager - schooloffice@stjoeharvard.org
Teri Platt - Secretary
Mrs. Jill Watermann - Preschool - jwatermann@stjoeharvard.org
Mrs. Susan Standish - Kindergarten - sstandish@stjoeharvard.org
Susan Standish has been teaching for over 30 years, and 21 of those years she has spent at St. Joseph's Catholic School. She has taught Kindergarten for the past 18 years. She is happy to have begun teaching Algebra a few years ago. "I am delighted to have the opportunity to teach Algebra in Eighth Grade to the students that i had in Kindergarten." She is a graduate of Northern Illinois University earning a Bachelor's Degree and a master's Degree in Education. She has a minor in both Mathematics and English. She has taken additional course work through the University of Illinois, Northeastern Illinois University, Aurora University, McHenry County College and others.
Susan is married and has three grown children and five grandchildren. She farms with her husband, primarily, in the Union/Marengo area. She is an Illinois Real Estate Salesperson and a Certified Real Estate Appraiser.
Mrs. Mary Ann Connley - First & Second Grade - mconnley@stjoeharvard.org
Mary Ann Connley has taught First Grade since 1999. She is a graduate of St. Joseph's School, Marian Central High School and Mundelein College. Previously she taught Third grade at St. Joseph's and preschool at Kids Unlimited Preschool in Woodstock. She is a member of St. Mary Parish, Woodstock, where she served as market Day Chairman and as a member of the Home and School Association Board. She enjoys reading, gardening and spending time with her husband and three adult sons.
Mrs. JoAnn Seyller - Third Grade - jseyller@stjoeharvard.org
Ms. Nicole Sporlein - Fourth Grade - nsporlein@stjoeharvard.org
"Hello, my name is Ms. Nicole Sporlein and I can not be happier to become part of the St. Joseph family. I was born in Chicago, attended high school in Antioch, and currently live in Lake Villa, IL. I graduated with my Bachelors of Education from Northern Illinois University in the winter of 2007. After my graduation I worked in the Lincolnshire school distrct as a substitute teacher. In my free time I love to cheer on the Chicago Cubs. As a teacher I promise to do my best to create a fun and interactive learning environment."
Ms. Hillary Russell - Fifth/Sixth Grade - hrussell@stjoeharvard.org
The oldest of five children and a graduate of Catholic schools, Ms. Russell enjoys the family atmosphere and the freedom of creativity offered at St. Joseph's School. in addition to teaching Religion to her 5th - 6th grade homeroom class, Ms. Russell also teaches Language Arts and Social Studies to students in grades 5 - 8. Advising the student newspaper and directing the school musical keep Ms. Russell busy throughout the school year. She enjoys music and sharing her talents with students. She also enjoys quotations and tries to always remember the following message from Jane Addams as she enters the classroom daily. "America's future will be determined by the home and school. The child becomes largely what he is taught; hence we must watch what we teach and how we live."
Mrs. Julie Stark - Seventh/ Eighth Grade - jstark@stjoeharvard.org
"I teach math and science to fifth through eighth grade. I graduated from Northern Illinois University where I received my Bachelor of Education. After graduating I spent some time in the McHenry school district. I moved to California for a short time only to realize that I couldn't be that far away from my family. I have spent the past few years working as an assistant director in a preschool setting. I have just recently married this past October, and my husband and I live in McHenry. I am very excited to be a part of the staff here at St. Joseph's and getting a chance to meet each of your families."
Mrs. Susan Smith - Teachers Aide
Mrs. Linda Munch - Teachers Aide
Mrs. Vera Jesionowski - Teachers Aide
Mrs. Jennifer Garrels - PE
Mrs. Pam Camp - Music
Mrs. Becky Kramer - Library
Ms. Melissa Byrne - Technology/Resource
Mrs. Faye Linhart - Chef
Mr. Leo Wanatowicz
Mike Shukis - Principal - principal@stjoeharvard.org
Gayle Heithoff - Office Manager - schooloffice@stjoeharvard.org
Teri Platt - Secretary
Mrs. Jill Watermann - Preschool - jwatermann@stjoeharvard.org
Mrs. Susan Standish - Kindergarten - sstandish@stjoeharvard.org
Susan Standish has been teaching for over 30 years, and 21 of those years she has spent at St. Joseph's Catholic School. She has taught Kindergarten for the past 18 years. She is happy to have begun teaching Algebra a few years ago. "I am delighted to have the opportunity to teach Algebra in Eighth Grade to the students that i had in Kindergarten." She is a graduate of Northern Illinois University earning a Bachelor's Degree and a master's Degree in Education. She has a minor in both Mathematics and English. She has taken additional course work through the University of Illinois, Northeastern Illinois University, Aurora University, McHenry County College and others.
Susan is married and has three grown children and five grandchildren. She farms with her husband, primarily, in the Union/Marengo area. She is an Illinois Real Estate Salesperson and a Certified Real Estate Appraiser.
Mrs. Mary Ann Connley - First & Second Grade - mconnley@stjoeharvard.org
Mary Ann Connley has taught First Grade since 1999. She is a graduate of St. Joseph's School, Marian Central High School and Mundelein College. Previously she taught Third grade at St. Joseph's and preschool at Kids Unlimited Preschool in Woodstock. She is a member of St. Mary Parish, Woodstock, where she served as market Day Chairman and as a member of the Home and School Association Board. She enjoys reading, gardening and spending time with her husband and three adult sons.
Mrs. JoAnn Seyller - Third Grade - jseyller@stjoeharvard.org
Ms. Nicole Sporlein - Fourth Grade - nsporlein@stjoeharvard.org
"Hello, my name is Ms. Nicole Sporlein and I can not be happier to become part of the St. Joseph family. I was born in Chicago, attended high school in Antioch, and currently live in Lake Villa, IL. I graduated with my Bachelors of Education from Northern Illinois University in the winter of 2007. After my graduation I worked in the Lincolnshire school distrct as a substitute teacher. In my free time I love to cheer on the Chicago Cubs. As a teacher I promise to do my best to create a fun and interactive learning environment."
Ms. Hillary Russell - Fifth/Sixth Grade - hrussell@stjoeharvard.org
The oldest of five children and a graduate of Catholic schools, Ms. Russell enjoys the family atmosphere and the freedom of creativity offered at St. Joseph's School. in addition to teaching Religion to her 5th - 6th grade homeroom class, Ms. Russell also teaches Language Arts and Social Studies to students in grades 5 - 8. Advising the student newspaper and directing the school musical keep Ms. Russell busy throughout the school year. She enjoys music and sharing her talents with students. She also enjoys quotations and tries to always remember the following message from Jane Addams as she enters the classroom daily. "America's future will be determined by the home and school. The child becomes largely what he is taught; hence we must watch what we teach and how we live."
Mrs. Julie Stark - Seventh/ Eighth Grade - jstark@stjoeharvard.org
"I teach math and science to fifth through eighth grade. I graduated from Northern Illinois University where I received my Bachelor of Education. After graduating I spent some time in the McHenry school district. I moved to California for a short time only to realize that I couldn't be that far away from my family. I have spent the past few years working as an assistant director in a preschool setting. I have just recently married this past October, and my husband and I live in McHenry. I am very excited to be a part of the staff here at St. Joseph's and getting a chance to meet each of your families."
Mrs. Susan Smith - Teachers Aide
Mrs. Linda Munch - Teachers Aide
Mrs. Vera Jesionowski - Teachers Aide
Mrs. Jennifer Garrels - PE
Mrs. Pam Camp - Music
Mrs. Becky Kramer - Library
Ms. Melissa Byrne - Technology/Resource
Mrs. Faye Linhart - Chef
Mr. Leo Wanatowicz
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