Phyllis Cavallone, principal of St. Therese Chinese Catholic School, 247 W. 23rd St., will receive the 2017 Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Award from the National Catholic Educational Association for dedication and commitment to excellence. The annual award honors those who have demonstrated a strong Catholic educational philosophy as well as exceptional ability, dedication and results. When Cavallone was hired 12 years ago, the school was in danger of closing because of low enrollment. After years of hard work, St. Therese was awarded the National Blue Ribbon in 2011 for overall academic excellence and progress in closing achievement gaps. The school has been recognized for its innovative use of technology, a challenging curriculum that features high school-level math and both Spanish and Mandarin education for all grade levels. “Parents and parishioners know my message, that their child’s education is best augmented when it is wrapped in Catholic values and principles,” Cavallone said.
St. Ann School receives $97,000 from Big Shoulders Fund St. Ann School Principal Kathleen Fox credits a school culture that emphasizes ongoing learning and making sure each students feels that they are known and valued for its growth in test scores and other academic measures.
Students at Chicago Jesuit Academy learning culinary skills On a Tuesday afternoon in January, about 20 students in fifth through eighth grade at Chicago Jesuit Academy, 5058 W. Jackson Blvd., crowded around Chef Sebastian White at a table in the cafeteria for their weekly culinary lesson.
St. Ferdinand students pack 300 lunches for people in need Students at St. Ferdinand School took time out from their classes on Jan. 27 to make 300 packed lunches to feed people in Chicago over the next 24 hours.