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Social Science Department
Mr. Newport, who taught at Marmion from 1969-81, rejoined the faculty in 2001. He returned to the Academy after taking early retirement after 19 years as sales training manager at Cooper Industries. Newport received his B.S. in Education from Quincy University and has done graduate work at Northern Illinois University and Aurora University. Mr. Newport was made an Honorary Alumnus of Marmion in 2009 and received the Alumni Association's Centurian Award for his dedication to the Academy.
Mr. Burno joined the Academy's Social Studies Department and the Athletic Department as Marmion's Head Basketball Coach in 2008. Mr. Burno most recently served as an account executive and head of the Sports & Entertainment Division of Wachovia Financial (Chicago, IL), managing the financial accounts of professional athletes and entertainers. Coach Burno earned a B.A. Degree from DePaul University while also filling a vital role on the Blue Demon men's basketball team. He has the distinction of being the only Blue Demon to serve as a team captain for three years.
Mr. Rakow joined Marmion in 2006 as an instructor in the Social Sciences department. He is a 2005 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Plattville, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences-history. After leading the Cadets to their first Regional Championship since 1969. He was named Baseball Coach of the Year by both the Daily Herald and the Kane County Chronicle. David is also the Sophomore Football Head Coach.
Fr. Joel has been a teacher at the Academy since 1976. He received his B.A. Degree from Saint Procopius College, M.A. Degree in History from University of Notre Dame, and S.T.B. and S.T.L. Degrees from Pontifical University of Sant'Anselmo, Rome, Italy. He has written numerous articles on monastic history and spirituality and is author of The Benedictine Order in the United States: An Interpretive History (The Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN 1990) Has written homily reflections for Markings magazine, 1997-2002. Teaching Philosophy: I have a love for the disciplines of both history and theology. I have always used the Socratic method of teaching and feel that I am called to challenge and stretch the students in my class. I hope to transmit to my students a model of Christian and monastic life that will be of service to them for many years to come. One of the great satisfactions I have found over the years has been encountering former students who have returned and told me how valuable and formative they found my classes as they entered college and graduate school. |
