Mrs. O’Malley
1. Do you moderate any clubs or coach any sports?
Yes, I am one of the Freshman Girls’ Basketball coaches.
2. Where were you before coming to Nazareth?
I taught for two years at Luther North in Chicago and last year was a long term sub at Neuqua Valley in Naperville.
3. If you weren’t a teacher, what job would you like to have?
Writer
4. What is your favorite song?
“Hysteric” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. It was my husband and my first dance at our wedding last year.
5. What is your favorite movie?
Again, it’s so tough to pick one favorite! But I’ve always loved Beauty and the Beast.
6. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you like to live?
Hawaii or Spain
7. What is your favorite part about working at Nazareth so far?
I have enjoyed the community atmosphere of a Catholic school. All of the faculty and staff are so great to work with and I love all of the student school spirit.
8. If you were able to have lunch with any person, dead or alive, who would it be?
Jesus.
9. Ninjas or Pirates?
Ninjas.
Ms. Mineo
1. Do you moderate any clubs or coach any sports?
I currently do not moderate any clubs or coach any sports at Naz. However, I plan on getting more involved as opportunities present themselves, and hope to again one day coach girl’s track and field.
2. Where were you before coming to Nazareth?
Before Nazareth I taught in several different places. I was once a middle school teacher, a high school reading specialist and even a part time technology instructor for K-8th grade. Last year I was a permanent sub in the English department at St. Ignatius College Prep.
3. If you weren’t a teacher, what job would you like to have?
I would like to be a party planner. I enjoy planning things and bringing people together.
4. What is your favorite song?
I don’t have a favorite song. I couldn’t live without music, and that includes Classic, Country, Christian AND show tunes J
5. What is your favorite movie?
“A Muppet Christmas Carol”…..hilarious.
6. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you like to live?
Boston, Massachusetts. It is beautiful and full of history.
7. What is your favorite part about working at Nazareth so far?
The school spirit. The student section at games is awesome and I was excited to see the enthusiasm during spirit week and at the homecoming pep rally.
8. If you were able to have lunch with any person, dead or alive, who would it be?
Jesus
9. Ninjas or Pirates?
Totally Pirates.
Mr. Schneider
I teach two Religion 1 classes and three Old Testament classes.
I always wanted to help people, where I could make a difference in people’s lives. Like social work.
A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
Mr. Holland’s Opus
Paris, France. From the time I’ve spent there it’s just an amazing place.
The students here are a lot of fun and they keep the class full of life while I’m teaching. Also, my fellow teachers are extremely helpful.
1. Do you moderate any clubs or coach any sports?Currently, I am the marching band director, but later this month I will begin sponsoring the
Nazareth Jazz Ensemble. There may be coaching in my future too.
2. Where were you before coming to Nazareth?
Before joining Nazareth, I was teaching in the Plainfield School District at the middle and high
school levels.
3. If you weren’t a teacher, what job would you like to have?
I’d love to be a professional golfer on the PGA Tour. In my opinion, it doesn’t get much better
than playing golf for a living.
4. What is your favorite song?
Favorite music changes on a day to day basis for me, but if I had to make an all-time choice it
would have to be “Ants Marching” by the Dave Matthews Band.
5. What is your favorite movie?
I’m a big fan of comedies, I’d have to say “I love you, man” with Paul Rudd and Jason Segel.
6. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you like to live?
Life doesn’t get much better than Chicago in the summer. I would definitely want to live
somewhere warm; I don’t handle cold weather well.
7. What is your favorite part about working at Nazareth so far?
Teaching in a positive and dynamic environment. Oh, and Bosco Sticks on Friday!
8. If you were able to have lunch with any person, dead or alive, who would it be?
I’d love to have lunch with Adolph “Bud” Herseth. He sat in the Principal Trumpet seat with the
Chicago Symphony for over 52 years. He only lives about 20 minutes from Nazareth!
9. Ninjas or Pirates?
Pirates.
S. Mary Jo • Oct 20, 2011 at 10:04 pm
Yes indeedy, we do.
Deborah Tracy • Oct 14, 2011 at 11:12 am
We love all of our new faculty and staff!