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Maryville Academy’s trade school expands to new location

Maryville Academy's Jen School, renamed the Charles H. Walsh Sr. Academy and Career Tech High School, moved to 6935 W. Touhy Ave., in Niles. Students at the new Walsh Academy work with job coaches in a variety of programs such as gardening/horticulture, janitorial work, animal training/grooming, bicycle repair/maintenance, furniture repair, basic wood working, graphic design, publishing and podcasting on Jan.18, 2024. Walsh Academy provides specialized academic, therapeutic and Career Technical Education opportunities for adolescents experiencing intellectual, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges that can potentially limit their life success. Students are served in uniquely designed classrooms to maximize effectiveness across the continuum of age and disability type. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Ann Craig, principal and director of educational services, looks over a wall displaying school values near the gym on Jan. 18, 2024. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Teacher Stavros Kouriabalis makes some suggestions to student Diego Garcia in the computer lab. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Student Joshua Hodge watches his design come to life in a 3D printer in the computer lab. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Mark Trerotola teaches students how to write strong sentences. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Victoria Hernandez and Derek Damen listen to the teacher in a writing class. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Ann Craig, principal and director of educational services, works with students Alex Orozco and Kelvin Lugo-Reyes sharpening their writing skills. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A wall of hands of current and former students are displayed in one of the hallways. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Chef Zachary Greer assists students Ruslan Martin and Corey Meeks in making steak tacos from scratch in the kitchen. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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