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“Teaching is a noble profession that shapes the character, intellect, and souls of future generations.”
 -St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

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Our Daily Goal

"Our daily goal is to achieve academic excellence rooted in our Catholic faith. As a Christian community, we foster an environment that is centered on the development of each child according to his or her spiritual growth and intellectual ability. We are honored to serve our remarkable students and maintain a vigilant and consistent atmosphere focused on cultivating a sense of community."
-Bob Tyrell, Principal

Queen of Apostles follows                      &               guidelines in regard to their staff and hiring process. 

Meet The Staff

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Rev. Eduardo Flores

Pastor

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Mrs. Alondra Spesia Secretary 

a.spesia@queenofapostlesjoliet.net

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Mrs. Meredith Pharo, Kindergarten

m.pharo@queenofapostlesjoliet.net

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Mrs. Stephanie Pichardo, Third Grade

s.pichardo@queenofapostlesjoliet.net

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Mrs. Celeste Jay, Sixth Grade Homeroom 

Middle School Math & Science

j.swiderski@queenofapostlesjoliet.net

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Miss Monica Antunez, Kindergarten-5th Grade Religion Teacher

​m.antunez@queenofapostlesjoliet.net

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Mrs. Missi Papesh, Classroom Aide

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Mr. Bob Kramerich, Maintenance

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Rev. Gregory L. Alberts

Parochial Vicar

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Mrs. Mary Szalinski, Secretary

m.szalinski@queenofapostlesjoliet.net

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Mrs. Michelle Nahorski, First Grade

m.nahorski@queenofapostlesjoliet.net

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Mrs. Gia Zelenak, Fourth Grade

g.zelenak@queenofapostlesjoliet.net

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Mrs. Alicia Giffin, Seventh Grade Homeroom

Middle School Reading & Language Arts

c.jay@queenofapostlesjoliet.net

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Mrs. Heidi Chignoli, Classroom Aide

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Ms. Jennifer Swiderski, Technology 

j.swiderski@queenofapostlesjoliet.net

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Mrs. Jaclyn Vittorino, School Counselor

j.vittorino@queenofapostlesjoliet.net

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Mr. Ross Rodriguez, Maintenance

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Mr. Bob Tyrell, Principal

btyrell@queenofapostlesjoliet.net

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Mrs. Tina Chin, Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten

t.chin@queenofapostlesjoliet.net

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Mrs. Jennifer Ruiz, Second grade

j.ruiz@queenofapostlesjoliet.net

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Miss Catherine McGinnis Fifth Grade

c.mcginnis@queenofapostlesjoliet.net

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Mr. Christian Spesia, Eighth Grade Homeroom

Middle School Religion & Social Studies

a.giffin@queenofapostlesjoliet.net

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Mrs. Stephanie Piazza, Classroom Aide

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Mrs. Jennifer Marino, Gym

j.marino@queenofapostlesjoliet.net

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Miss Ella Passehl, Food Service Coordinator

e.passehl@queenofapostlesjoliet.net

Queen of Apostles Catholic Church - Main Campus

18 Woodlawn Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435

(779) 205-3985 (Parish Office)
(815) 630-4404 (School Office)

For address information of our other campuses, click here.
All parish business is handled by the parish office at the Main Campus.

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