Faculty & Staff

Mrs. Kathy Elbert has been part of the Kindergarten team since 1987. She believes in Catholic education and enjoys teaching religion, values, and academics to young children. She is especially proud to see FHC students become successful young adults.

Daniel Fleming graduated from Ball State University with bachelor's degrees in Television Production and English Studies. Shortly afterward, he completed a teacher program and began teaching eight years ago in Indianapolis, Indiana. His passion for technology and knowledge of programs led him to the computer lab. Now, living in the Chicago suburbs, Daniel comes to FHC ready to share his passion and teach students the multiple ways to use technology efficiently and correctly.

Ms. Healy is a FHC graduate and attended Loyola Academy. She recently graduated with honors from the Miami University in Ohio where she completed her student teaching as a 2nd grade teacher. Ms. Healy has been a member of our FHC community for many years and we look forward to having her on our team.

Mrs. Infante graduated from DePaul University with a degree in Elementary Education and has an extensive background in Early Childhood. She was a Kindergarten teacher for many years at St. Margaret Mary School. Her teaching journey led her to Faith, Hope and Charity as a 1st Grade teacher for 3 years and after a short time away, she is thrilled to be rejoining the Faith Hope community as a First Grade teacher once again. She will continue to build and nurture a strong foundation and love of learning for First Grade students. 

Anna Pressman earned her Master's degree in speech pathology from
Northwestern University, with a specialty in early intervention. She previously worked as a speech pathologist for Glencoe and Winnetka Schools (including Faith Hope, Sacred Heart and North Shore Country Day). She also teamed with Dr. O'Koon to perform speech and language evaluations as part of the neuropsychic evaluation process. Most recently she joined Kathy Tambornino full time in the Learning Lab to support students in achieving academic success. She resides with her husband and four children in Kenilworth (two in college, a junior at New Trier and an 8th grader at Joseph Sears School. She is excited to embark upon another successful school year. 

Miss Price grew up in Winnetka and attended Crow Island through New Trier High School before Miami University, where she studied Integrated English Language Arts Education. She currently lives in Wilmette with her cat Jojo and enjoys reading and running daily. She is thrilled to be teaching on the North Shore and to give back to the community that guided her.

I am Terrence Spurlin, and I am thrilled to embark on this educational journey with you. This is my first-year teaching. I bring a genuine enthusiasm for fostering knowledge, curiosity, and personal development in my students.

I hold a Master of Arts in Teaching from Kansas State University. I interned through the Rural Education Center (REC) and student taught for a year in Riley, Ks. Beyond academics, I firmly believe in cultivating essential life skills such as critical thinking, effective communication, and collaboration. My classroom is a safe space for exploration, where mistakes are seen as opportunities for growth, and where every student's voice is valued.

I am genuinely excited to join you on this educational adventure, where we will learn, grow, and inspire each other. Let's embark on a journey of discovery together!

Dr. Stirling received his BMus from the University of London, a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from the University of East Anglia, a Masters in Music Education from NEIU and a Doctorate (DMA) in Choral Conducting and Organ Performance from UIUC. He has been an active teacher, composer, conductor and clinician for over 20 years across all levels of education. For the past 11 years Dr. Stirling has been privileged to be the Director of Music at Ss. Faith Hope and Charity Parish. He is looking forward to sharing his love of music and the arts with the students at FHC. 

Mrs. Kelly Kiefer Sullivan is an FHC graduate and attended New Trier High School and Tasis, England. She attended Southern Methodist University with a B.A. in Advertising and a B.S. in Psychology. She has an M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the Chicago School where she was a Teaching Assistant. Kelly worked as a Teachers Aide at The Montessori School of Lake Forest and taught at the Lake Forest Dance Academy. Kelly was a  recruiter for several years with Korn/Ferry and Russell Reynolds and most Recently Randall Partners, LLC. Kelly was a Substitute Teacher at FHC last year and is thrilled to be joining the FHC Community as a Middle School Religion Teacher. She currently resides in Winnetka with her two children who are currently students at FHC. 

Mrs. VanderPal received her Bachelor’s Degree from Northern Illinois University and her Master’s Degree from Northeastern Illinois University. She taught at All Things Bright & Beautiful for 12 years, and spent 11 summers as a camp art teacher, and 4 years as a camp director before coming to FHC. In 2018, she co founded Imagine Day Camp. Mrs. VanderPal chose a career in teaching because she wanted to play a role in creating a learning environment that facilitates and nurtures a child’s love of learning.