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Administration Headmaster's Office Mr. John K. Milroy was appointed the first lay Headmaster of Marmion Academy on July 1, 2003. Prior to his appointment as Headmaster, Mr. Milroy served as the Academy’s Associate Headmaster (2001-2003); Theology Instructor/Department Chairman (1995-2004); Director of Student Retreats (1997-2000); Director of College Guidance (1993-97) and Director of Enrollment (1991-93). Milroy earned a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from North Central College in Naperville and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Eastern Illinois University. He has also done graduate work in Catholic Studies at Loyola University, Chicago. Prior to joining Marmion Academy, Milroy served as the Director of University Admissions at Aurora University, Aurora, Illinois In addition to his teaching and administrative experience, Milroy has a special appreciation of Marmion's history and traditions. The Milroy family of Batavia is a three-generation Marmion family. John is a 1979 graduate; John's father, Bernard J., Sr. is a 1938 graduate; two brothers, Bernard J., Jr. and Timothy, are graduates of 1969 and 1987 respectively; and John's son, John K., Jr. is a 2004 graduate of Marmion. John and his wife, Susan, reside in Batavia.
Marsha started at Marmion in January 2001 as Secretary to the Headmaster. She and husband Doug have 4 children; Marmion grads Michael ('98) and David ('99), Kate (Rosary '01) and Sarah (Rosary '05). Dean of Students
Tony Tinerella is in his 17th year at Marmion. He is an Assistant Football Coach and started the Biology and Weight Lifting Clubs, which he currently moderates and has changed the Biology Lab into a living lab with ponds, waterfalls, 15 aquariums, Bird Aviary with Mackaws and Cockatiels, have turtles, salamanders, and crayfish. The Biology Club also has set up a 300 gallon saltwater aquarium in the hallway outside the Art Gallery. He is in charge of care and maintenance of all the above mentioned. Tinerella has been in charge of the Weight Room and Weight Room equipment since he began at the Academy. He received his Associates Degree in Science from College of DuPage, Bachelors of Biological Science from Illinois State University and Masters in Education Administration from North Central College (June '07). His professional memberships include: National Association of Biology Teachers. Teaching Philosophy: My teaching style is one that incorporates lecture and discussion with an emphasis on developing upper cognitive level thinking. I like to have a 'college' style classroom environment which puts a lot of pressure on the students to do outside the classroom studying. I also try to foster a sense of Christian Values and caring for others both in the classroom and on the playing field. I push my students to be the best they can be through hard work and effort! Tinerella has been married for 10 years and has 3 beautiful children.
Dean is in his 6th year at Marmion. He is teaching courses in Astronomy/Meteorology, Anatomy/Physiology and Geography/Geology. Dean started up Marmion's wrestling program in 2002. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Indianapolis and joined Marmion with fourteen years of teaching and coaching experience at the high school level. Dean and his wife Renea have a two year old daughter Maggie. Connie started at Marmion in the Dean of Students Office in August, 1989. Connie's husband and two sons are Marmion graduates - Dave '59, Eric '94 and Jason '97. Academic Dean
Julie Garofalo joined the Marmion faculty in 2004 as the Director of College Guidance. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from Western Illinois University and a Masters of Business Administration from Benedictine University. Since 1983, she has been a faculty member of the graduate school at Benedictine University, teaching courses in Strategic Information Technology Management and Strategic Management. Garofalo served as the Director of the Master of Science Program in the Management of Information Systems at Benedictine. Most recently, she has been self-employed as an independent consultant, trainer and lecturer. Garofalo has served as a long-term substitute teacher at Rosary High School and has been a frequent guest-speaker at Aurora Central Catholic High School on issues related to the college admission and financial aid process.
Sherry Brown joined the Marmion staff on August 1, 2005. She works in the Academic Dean's office. She has three children; two daughters and a son, Michael, who is currently a senior at Marmion.
College Guidance
Dan Thorpe is in his second year as Marmion's Director of College Guidance. Last year, the Class of 2007 earned $7.5 million dollars in college scholarships and grants. He joined the Marmion faculty two years ago as a Social Studies instructor and Head Football Coach. Prior to joining the Marmion staff, Coach Thorpe was a guidance counselor and the Head Coach at Notre Dame Cathedral Latin School (Chardron, OH). Coach Thorpe has over 20 years of coaching and teaching experience; he earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin at Steven’s Point and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin at River Falls. In addition to his teaching and coaching responsibilities, Coach Thorpe will serve as the manager/moderator of the weight room and weightlifting club. Admissions Bill Dickson, Director of Admissions
Stephanie began working in the Admissions Office in June of 1999. She had two sons graduate from Marmion Adam '99 and Matt '01.
Development
Fr. Charles has been in teaching/administering at the Academy since 1968 (36 years). Duties have included Theology and Sociology teacher (11 years); teacher and Associate Director of Development and Alumni Director (14 years). He is currently Director of Development (20 years) for Marmion Abbey, Marmion Academy and Priory of San Jose, Guatemala.
Dan came to Marmion Academy in 1995 after working for the Boy Scouts of America as a Finance Director of a local Boy Scout Council. He began as Director of Annual Fund and Publications. In 2001, he became Director of Alumni Relations/Annual Fund. Dan graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1971. He has two grown sons and is married to Nancy (33 years).
Madelyn joined the Marmion Development Office in June 2001. Her responsibilities include The Marmion Magazine and Alumni News, media relations and Marmion Website. She is a Rosary grad ‘95 and graduated cum laude from the University of Central Florida with a B.A. in Public Relations and Advertising. Her three brothers attended Marmion; Jim Freid-Studlo ‘97, Tim Studlo '05 and Peter '08.
Carmen has joined the Marmion Academy staff as the Associate Director of Development. He is the father of Marmion alumnus, Adam Freda '01 and has over thirty-five years of professional experience, most notably at Mooseheart Child City and School, where he was employed for twenty-seven years. Following a long tenure as Elementary School Principal and the Director of Athletics, Carmen served as the facility's Superintendent the final seven years. After his career in education, Carmen then held the position of Director of Training and Documentation at both Lucent Public Safety Systems and Intrado.
Tom joined Marmion in October 1996 as Associate Director of Development/Campaign Co-Director. He came to Marmion with more than 30 years of development experience at the high school and college level. Special interest in estate and planned giving. Currently a part time staff member. Tom is a graduate of Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI.
Pat Hoss has worked in the Development Office for 35 years. Pat and husband Ted, a retired English teacher, have 5 children (Michael '85) and 13 grandchildren (Brian '09).
Donna Bohr is in her17th year at Marmion. Her husband and sons are Marmion graduates, Jim '66 and sons Nick '93 and Ted '97.
Treasurer's Office
Jeff Walan, a 1961 graduate of Marmion, joined the administration in 1999 as Treasurer of the Academy. Walan received his BBA in Finance from Loyola University, Chicago.
Kathy joined Marmion staff on July 8, 1991. She has worked in the Treasurer's office for the past 7 years.
Karl Greiter, Associate in Tresurer's Office Campus Ministry
Judy Kosky has been at Marmion for 12 years. In addition to facilitating Life Groups, teaching sophomore health class, Kosky is involved with Campus Ministry--Kairos, Christian Life Committee, and the Wellness Team. She received her BS from Depaul University and MS from Illinois Benedictine College. She also has counseling experience in parish setting, agency and private practice.
Hammes Bookstore Carrie Gissel , Hammes Bookstore Manager
Decio Library Print Shop Anita Juarez , Supervisor Transportation
Mike organizes the transportation needs of the students from train pickups to sporting events. Mike is the father of Matt ‘02, Joe ‘06; the son of Mark ‘33; brother of Tim ‘58, Jack ‘60 and Bob ‘63; and the uncle of Brian ‘83. Maintenance Jim Carlson Don Clemen Manuel Juarez Tom Lentz Receptionist Bettie Hurtt has been the "voice" of Marmion for over 30 years. She handles all incoming telephone calls and visitors and all mail services. |
Mike
Mitchell, Director of Transportation 
