School Advisory Board

List of 9 members.

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  Megan Anderson 

  Bio

  FAMILY INFORMATION

  Patrick Anderson - husband
  Children: Lucy - Freshman in High School and William - 4th grade
  
  NUMBER OF YEARS IN PARISH
  12 years

  
  EDUCATION PROFILE & BACKGROUND

  B.A. in Economics, Michigan State University

  Certified Career Coach, Coach U.

  After graduating from Michigan State University with a degree in Economics, I spent time working in litigation consulting practices in Washington D.C. and Chicago, respectively.  I shifted my professional focus to Human Resources where I really found a passion in career development and coaching and became a Certified Executive Career Coach.  It was a very rewarding experience to be able to help other professionals in their careers.  When we started our family, I wasn’t ready to stop working but knew I wanted more flexibility, so I started and ran my own boutique coaching firm for several years.  In 2013, I decided to take all the skills I learned during my almost 20 years as a professional in Corporate America and focus them 100% on being the Chief Executive of the Anderson Household.  What an amazing experience this has been!

   

  OCCUPATION

  Head of the Anderson household

  Active Volunteer in the OLPH School and Parish

   

  ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

  • Skiing, Paddle, Tennis, Golf, Running
  • Guild 35 Co-Leader (2022-2023; 2019-2020)
  • OLPH School Enrollment Committee
  • Co-chair for OLPH School Book Fair
  • Lead Coordinator for OLPH’s Befriend-A-Family Program
  • OLPH Parish Sharing Ministry - Weekly Volunteer delivering food to local food pantries
  • Altar Server Trainer for OLPH - assist with training 3rd-8th grade altar servers

   

  EXPERIENCE OR SKILLS THAT MAY BE USEFUL FOR BOARD COMMITTEES

  I have been blessed with the opportunity to witness and be involved in my children's academic and spiritual growth received through their education at OLPH.  From the time my daughter started preschool in 2012 through today, I have observed the dedication that the OLPH teachers and staff demonstrate day-in and day-out to guarantee the success of the children.  I have also seen the tremendous level of commitment and involvement that families provide to the school, undoubtedly, contributing to its success.  With this in mind, I was determined to become very involved in the school.  I have spent time volunteering as a room parent for both Lucy’s and William’s classes, supervising lunch duty, providing tours of the school to prospective families, acting as Co-Chairperson for the annual Book Fair and I am a member of the Enrollment Committee.  While I thought working in Corporate America would prepare me well for any role, let me tell you (as can any parent who has also done so), time serving lunch duty with kindergarten, first or second grade boys, is truly an experience that can prepare you for anything…whew!  I am also involved in the Women’s Club where I previously served, and am serving again, as Co-leader of Guild 35; I volunteer for the parish’s Sharing Program, doing weekly deliveries of food to local food pantries; and I also recently assumed the role of leading the parish’s Befriend-A-Family Program.

   

  REASON FOR WANTING TO SERVE ON THE BOARD
  

  The years I have spent volunteering both at the School and the Church, as well as having two children attending OLPH, one close to completing her time as a Warrior, and the other just beginning his, provide me with the ability to truly be in a position to understand and appreciate the mission, goals and requirements of the school and the perspectives of its staff.  I am also able to understand and relate to the expectations of the parents and students.  My goal in serving on the Board is to further create opportunities to enable OLPH to remain the strong school that it is.  I will bring my passion and new ideas forward to make an impact on today’s learners and our future Warriors.  It is with this passion that I am seeking the privilege of being named to the School Advisory Board.  I am anxious for the opportunity and to get started!
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  Amy Bond 

  Bio

  FAMILY INFORMATION
  Jordan Bond - husband
  Children: Addison - 6th Grade, Jack- 3rd Grade 
  
  

  NUMBER OF YEARS IN PARISH
  6 years. Moved from California to Glenview in Jan. 2017. I am a member of Guild 21 and helped create the first Movie & Mingle Night.
  
  EDUCATION BACKGROUND 
  Grew up in California in a small town, La Cañada Flintridge near Pasadena, home of the Rose Bowl
  B. B. A., University of San Diego (Jesuit School)
  M.B.A., University of Southern California, Marketing
  
  

  OCCUPATION
  Marketing professional for over 20 years in sectors including Hospitality, Real Estate, Banking/Finance, and Healthcare.
  Currently VP of Marketing for Synchrony leading Healthcare Clients, including long-term and short-term strategy planning, PR, business development, account-based content & email marketing, paid digital & social lead gen, website, product launches, consumer marketing, and marketing client management & retention.
  
  

  ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
  I am passionate about my family and I enjoy hanging out with my family & friends. I love to travel (prior to COVID). I enjoy Pilates and just started golf and paddle. I am guilty of watching reality TV including my family’s favorite, “Survivor.” And yes, don’t hate me, but as a California native, I do root for the USC Trojans, Lakers, and Dodgers at sporting events, but … I have grown to love going to Northwestern and Cubs games as well over my years in Chicago.
  
  

  EXPERIENCE OR SKILLS THAT MAY BE USEFUL FOR BOARD COMMITTEES 
  •    Marketing communications and PR career experience 
  •    Fundraising for the American Heart Association, Pasadena Jaycees, and Jr. League of Pasadena and Jr. League of Orange County 
  •    Event planning and management across my career and personally
  •    Strategic ideation, business planning and executional timelines  
  •    CRM development via Salesforce and usage of Marketing Cloud and automated email journeys 
  •    Digital product builds and agile process including web sites, native apps, and digital payment products
  
  

   

  REASON FOR WANTING TO SERVE ON THE BOARD

  I am a working mom, love my kids and am so grateful they attend OLPH and getting a spiritual education. When we moved to Chicago from California over four years ago it was a big change. The school and the parish have been incredibly supportive of our family over these years and I want to give back. We feel blessed by our friends and the community, (especially this past year with COVID). We have been impressed by the school and the Advisory Board and I hope to help continue to make this an incredible community and education for our kids.
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  Kelly Gill 

  Bio

  Family Information
  Tony Gill-husband
  Children: Grace- 6th Grade and Patrick - 4th Grade 
   
  Number of years in the parish
  9 years

  
  Education Background
  B. A., Accounting, University of Notre Dame
  Masters, Accounting, University of Notre Dame
  
  

  Occupation
  Tax Partner, Deloitte

  
  Activities and Interests
  •    Guild 35 member for the last 8 years holding several positions, such as, Treasurer, Befriend a Family Chair
  •    Golf Civic Association Treasurer for 3 years, helping to coordinate various community activities and events
  •    When I am not at the rink watching kids’ hockey, you can find me attempting to garden in my backyard or crafting various projects

  
  Experience or Skills that may be useful for Board Committees
  As a tax and accounting professional I have an analytical approach to business affairs that will be useful in evaluating various financial matters for the school.  Additionally, my experience in leading teams and coordinating efforts to problem solve for clients has given me a set of skills that can help the Board continue to garner positive outcomes for the benefit of OLPH school.
  
  

  Reasons for wanting to serve on the Board
  We moved from District 34 to OLPH this year and instantly fell in love with everything OLPH!  This is a school that provides a hugely engaged faculty and parent community, of which we have jumped into with both feet.  I have been continually impressed with the level of support and commitment shown by the Board and believe I can help to continue that tradition.  I also think it would be great to increase the female representation on the Board.
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  Nick Hirtzig 

  Bio

  FAMILY INFORMATION

  Spouse:  Joanne (Cookie)

  2 grandchildren at OLPH, Alexis - 8th grade and Gabriel - 5th grade.
  7 other grandchildren out of state.

   

  NUMBER OF YEARS IN PARISH
  24 years
  
  

  EDUCATION & BACKGROUND

  B.S. from DePaul University.

  Raised on the north side of Chicago.  Attended St. Gregory grammar school, DePaul Academy H.S., and then DePaul University.

   

  OCCUPATION

  Retired as Divisional Sales Director at Whirlpool.

   

  ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

  Coaching, golf, traveling, and spending time with my grandchildren.

  Played four years at DePaul University for the varsity basketball team.  Needless to say, my favorite team.

   

  EXPERIENCE OR SKILLS THAT MAY BE USEFUL FOR BOARD COMMITTEES.

  Past president of Regina H.S. Booster Club.

  Past member of St John Brebeuf athletic board.

  Active member of OLPH Men’s Club.

  Current 7th-grade basketball coach at OPLH. Six seasons total

   

  REASON FOR SEEKING TO SERVE ON THE BOARD

  I would enjoy working with people for the potential improvement, and good for the children, and the school.
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  William Macfadden 

  Bio

  FAMILY INFORMATION
  Kilby Cantwell Macfadden-wife
  Children: Nora-6th Grade, Mary- 5th Grade, Tommy- 4th Grade 
   
  NUMBER OF YEARS IN PARISH
  Kilby and I were married at OLPH in 2007. I went through RCIA that year at Old St Pat’s in the city, and then when we moved back to Glenview in 2011, and I officially became a parishioner at OLPH.
  Kilby has been a parishioner since being baptized at OLPH in 1982.
  
  

  EDUCATION BACKGROUND
  B.S.B.A., General Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2005
  M.B.A., Business Administration, University of Chicago Booth School of Business 2015
  
  

  OCCUPATION
  Senior Trader, Chicago Trading Company
  
  

  ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
  Youth Soccer & Basketball Coach, Paddle Tennis, Indoor Cycling, (mediocre) Golf

  Experience or Skills that may be useful for Board Committees
  •    Currently serving as the Treasurer for the Glenview Public Library Foundation Board
  •    AYSO Regional Board Member
  •    Former member of the Glenview Long Term Planning Commission

  
  

   

  REASON FOR WANTING TO SERVE ON THE BOARD

  I have been a part of the Glenview community my entire life. My parents grew up in the area, were married at OLPH, and moved my family to Glenview when I was 4 years old.

  Kilby and I moved to Las Vegas, Nevada for 2.5 years for work and during that time our children were in all-day private school. Upon returning to Glenview, we wanted to keep all of them in all-day school, and the easiest way to do that was to enroll them at OLPH. Candidly, when we made that decision, I figured it would be a solution for a year or two and we would move them to District 34 because that is where we went as children.

  However, I quickly discovered the spirit of community that makes OLPH so special. Our kids absolutely love going to school each and every day. They are Warriors through and through. I’ve been incredibly impressed with the teachers they have had because these educators are mission driven and truly care about our kids. I value that their school experience is grounded in their faith.

  Moreover, the way that the OLPH School community has banded together and responded to the challenges of the last year has inspired me to want to serve.

  Simply put, I feel compelled to volunteer to help sustain the institutions that I feel define our community and make it so special. OLPH is without question one of those institutions. I know my unique experiences will enable me to be of service to the school and the school community that means so very much to our family.
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  Jaime  Passaglia  

  Bio

  FAMILY INFORMATION
  Justin Silver - husband
  Children: Ryan- 6th grade, Austin - 3rd grade, Tyler - Pre-k 4

   

  NUMBER OF YEARS IN PARISH
  6 years

   

  EDUCATION & BACKGROUND
  Bachelor in Science in Kinesiology from University of Illinois, Champaign. Doctorate of Physical Therapy: Northwestern University

  
  OCCUPATION
  Pediatric Physical Therapist, Regional Director of Chicagoland Peds, Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, President and owner of Little Steps Florida. Business owner, pediatric therapist, and mom

  
  ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
  I am an avid runner. I coach soccer and love to play soccer, but most enjoy watching my kids play the game. I love reading and traveling. I serve on several committees through work, focusing on committee outreach and service.

  
  EXPERIENCES OR SKILLS THAT MAY BE USEFUL FOR THE BOARD COMMITTEES
  I have been in the healthcare industry as both a provider and director for the majority of my career. Under the challenges that the ever-changing healthcare system has faced with COVID, I have created action plans and financial plans to support an unknown future. I have implemented strategies to allow children therapeutically and academically to grow with an ever-changing world. As a business owner, I have led my team through good times and bad and learned to quickly pivot and come up with solutions that best suit the needs of our clients while making sure the business continues to thrive. Working through budgets, marketing plans and P&L’s, to continue to keep a business growing and strong is an additional skill set that will aid
  
  

   

  REASON FOR WANTING TO SERVE ON THE BOARD

  I believe that I have a lot to contribute from the health and wellness perspective, therapeutic approach and intervention to continue to meet the needs of the children with this ever-changing world. I strongly believe that OLPH is the heart of the community, and I want to continue to watch the community, children, and school grow and thrive. Through my experience as a business owner and health care provider, I can combine the two and work with others to overcome challenges, find solutions and continue to assist in the growth of OLPH. I love OLPH and all that it stands for and I would love to give back for all that it has given to my family.

   

   
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  Matt Ryder 

  Bio

  FAMILY INFORMATION
  Spouse: Alainna Ryder

  Children: Luke - 3rd grade, Nathan - 1st grade , Bennett (1.5)

  
  NUMBER OF YEARS IN PARISH
  2
  
  EDUCATION & BACKGROUND
  Have worked in education for the past 10 years. Taught middle school and high school math for
  5 years and have been a High School Athletic Director for the past 5 years.
  
  OCCUPATION 
  

  High School Athletic Director/Administrator-Maine South HS (Park Ridge)
  
  

  EXPERIENCE OR SKILLS THAT MAY BE USEFUL FOR BOARD COMMITTEES

  I have been working as an Administrator at the High School level for the past 5 years and can provide valuable experience and insight surrounding school procedures and safety guidelines.
  
  

  REASONS FOR SEEKING TO SERVE ON THE BOARD
  OLPH is a great school and has been a great place for my children to learn and grow over the past 2 years. Any way that I can assist in helping OLPH continue to grow as well as continuing to improve our safety measures around the campus, I am more than willing to assist.

  
  
  
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  Nathan Lamb 

  Bio

  FAMILY INFORMATION

  Spouse: Erin Lamb

  Children: Elle - 5th Grade, Lafe - 2nd Grade

  
  Number of years in parish: 9 Years

   

  EDUCATION PROFILE & BACKGROUND

  Saint Louis University-Bachelor of Science-Finance-2003

   

  OCCUPATION

  Senior Vice President

  CBRE- Advisory and Transaction Services

   

  ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

  My greatest joy in my free time is spending time with my family.  I can be found on many weekends coaching my kid’s baseball/softball/basketball teams, volunteering at the OLPH Basketball Clinics, or just playing with my kids in the yard.  I enjoy being outside whenever I can, playing golf in the summer or Paddle tennis in the winter.  I love traveling to new places and giving my kids the chance to explore different cultures and experiences.

   

  EXPERIENCE OR SKILLS THAT MAY BE USEFUL FOR BOARD COMMITTEES

  My business involves constant negotiation of deals that must be a good solution for both parties, even when the needs and motivations of these parties are completely opposite.  I strive to constantly look at each problem or hurdle from all points-of-view to create the most effective and equitable solution.  Often this means working to find the creative or unorthodox option to ensure it truly is the best solution for everyone involved.  I believe my capability to problem solve and think outside the box will be an asset to the Board and it’s committees. 

   

  Furthermore, the time-sensitive nature, multiple moving parts, and variety of personality aspects of my work illustrates my ability to think quickly, work efficiently, and maintain calm and patience in a myriad of situations.  My aptitude for steadily managing variables on-the-fly will allow me to multi-task while instilling a voice of reason, even in the most hectic or chaotic circumstances. 

   

  Finally, because of my years of experience in helping my clients manage their budgets to achieve the results needed for their businesses, I understand how to decipher the fiscal aspects of a budget’s necessities versus wants to deliver optimal results.

   

  REASON FOR SEEKING TO SERVE ON BOARD

  The most straightforward, fundamental reason I can give for wanting to serve on the OLPH Board is this:  I just want to give back to a place that has given so much to my family.  OLPH School has allowed my children to develop, learn and grow into kind, and compassionate contributors to our community.  As parents we hope to be the primary influence in our children’s lives, however, we all know our children will absorb the influences of the “village” we create for them.  OLPH School is the Village we have chosen for our family, because we know it will help continue to guide my children as students and people, so that they can become the best versions of themselves. 
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  Karen Wirtschoreck 

  Bio

  FAMILY INFORMATION
  Gregg Wirtschoreck - husband
  Children: Tara, Class of 2019 & Luke, Class of 2023

   

  NUMBER OF YEARS IN PARISH
  6 years

   

  EDUCATION & BACKGROUND

  Cornell University (B.S. Industrial & Labor Relations)
  University of Notre Dame Law School (Juris Doctor)
  DePaul University College of Law (Masters of Law in Taxation
  
  OCCUPATION
  I am currently self employed, advising individual and small businesses on tax matters, preparing tax returns and providing legal and accounting assistance.

  
  ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
  I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, traveling to new places, swimming and watching sporting events.
  My prior volunteer positions include: OLPH Parent Club Treasurer, OLPH Room Parent, OLPH Mass Grade Leaders, Girl Scout Troop Leader, Teacher Appreciation Grade Leader, Team Parent Manager (multiple kids sports).

  
  EXPERIENCES OR SKILLS THAT MAY BE USEFUL FOR THE BOARD COMMITTEES
  I believe my experience as a lawyer, as well as my tax and accounting background, will be useful to help OLPH with legal and financial matters. Perhaps more importantly, I have two children who have graduated from OLPH.  I believe my experience as a parent gives me the ability to understand, appreciate and appropriately discuss and resolve with the Board many of the issues that may arise for OLPH School.
  
  

   

  REASON FOR WANTING TO SERVE ON THE BOARD

  I am seeking a position on the Board because I am grateful for the education, sense of community, religious guidance and growth provided by OLPH School to my family. I would like to help OLPH School continue as an exemplary school and the largest Catholic school in the Chicago Archdiocese. I am particularly grateful for the dedication of Dr. Mills and her team during Covid, when most children were learning online, OLPH students were learning in a classroom with their teachers and peers. I view serving on the Board as an opportunity to give back to the OLPH School community.