Principal's Message
On behalf of the entire leadership team, I would like to welcome everyone to Glenn Westlake!
As the only middle school in District 44, we are proud to be the final destination for all of our students before they take the next step on their life’s journey. At Westlake, we are committed to providing the best possible academic, social, co-curricular, and extra-curricular opportunities for all students. Although we have roughly 1,000 students, we create smaller, more intimate environments through our “school within a school” philosophy by breaking all our grade levels into three different teams of roughly 100 students. This teaming concept allows us to focus more fully on our students’ academic, emotional, and social needs.
One of our main initiatives is creating meaningful connections with one another as well as other schools in the district. We are always looking for innovative and authentic educational opportunities that connect our students to the larger Lombard community. Additionally, we are committed to celebrating and showcasing all the good things our students and staff do daily. In fact, every Friday, you will see highlights from the week in our Wildcat Weekly newsletter, which is just another way for us to create meaningful connections with all our families.
Our leadership team welcomes constructive feedback in order to provide the best possible experiences for all our District 44 families, so please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or ideas. I know how proud this community is of its schools, and I want to continue to partner with you as we work to provide your children opportunities worthy of that pride!
Yours truly,
Mike Kettwig
Principal
Mike Kettwig
Glenn Westlake Principal
mkettwig@sd44.org
630-827-4513
Annette Hanson
Assistant Principal
ahanson@sd44.org
630-827-4093
Hayley Schmelzle
Assistant Principal
hschmelzle@sd44.org
630-827-4552
Bonnie Schwieterman
Assistant Principal
bschwieterman@sd44.org
630-827-4585
Maura Ferry
Assistant Director of Special Services
mferry@sd44.org
630-827-4122
Our Staff
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
6th Grade
Cheetah Team
ELA - Leslie Algozin
ELA - Kyle Lickel
Math - Marge Wagner
Science - Nicole Bailey
Social Studies - Karlyn Mandley
Resource - Callie Sealock
Cougar Team
ELA - Terri Bossons
Math - Christine Schrom
Science - Megan Caruso
Social Studies - Kathy Dietz
Jaguar Team
ELA - Heidi Cristina
Math - Andrea Taylor
Science - Shannon Weber
Social Studies - Stephanie Volke
Resource - Marissa Connett
Multi-Team
EL Specialist - MiKayla Kasparian
LSS - Angela Fabiano
Math Lab - Michael Bovard
Math Lab - Melissa Lachcik
MIP - Jennifer Zydlo
Multi-Subject - Tim Anderson
Multi-Subject - Meghan Zmijewski
7th Grade
Leopard Team
ELA - Priya Duphare
Math - Katie Anderson
Science - Odd Roar Steinbakk
Social Studies - Dana Berning
EL Specialist - Kathleen Irion
Lynx Team
ELA/Social Studies - Gina Abbinanti
ELA/Social Studies - Andrea Grimm
Math - Marissa Lettieri
Science - Doug Algozin
Social Studies - Mollie Rawleigh
Resource - Ann Soto
Resource - Elizabeth Miller
Resource - Krista Sullivan
Panther Team
ELA - Amy Martini
Math - Nicole McFadden
Science - Amanda Wilson
Social Studies - Priya Duphare
Social Studies - Mollie Rawleigh
Resource - Elizabeth Miller
Resource - Ann Soto
Multi-Team
LSS - Julie Dunham
Math Lab - Michael Bovard
Math Lab - Melissa Lachcik
Math & Science- Jill Valente
MIP - Dee Arndt
Multi-Subject - Tim Anderson
Multi-Subject - Meghan Zmijewski
8th Grade
Blackcats Team
ELA - Wendy von der Linden
Math - Tom Surdam
Science - Courtney Hanssel
Social Studies - Courtney Pittman
MIP - Allison Petros
Bluecats Team
ELA - Patrice Klein
Math - Carolyn Tysse
Science - Randie Johnson
Social Studies - Kathy DeFeo
Resource - Alayne Howard
Silvercats Team
ELA - Colleen Johnson
Math - Barb Yount
Math/Science - Margaret Carpio
Science - Hailey Bowler
Social Studies - Matt Hrubesky
Resource - Jeannine Kozak
Multi-Team
LSS - Nicole Dasbach
Math Lab - Michael Bovard
Math Lab - Melissa Lachcik
Multi-Subject - Tim Anderson
Multi-Subject - Meghan Zmijewski
SPAC
Jaclyn Blake
Britelle Smith
Explore
Art - Michelle Hoganson
Band- Nick Martin
Broadcasting, Creative Writing - Kyle Lickel
Culinary Arts - Mike McGrath
General Music & Choir - Deb Ahlgrim
iTech, Photo Tech - David Nguyen
Orchestra - Joanna Schultz
PE & Health - Daniel Clivaz
PE & Health - Jennifer Dyer
PE & Health - Grace Halfman
PE & Health - Michelle Hrubesky
PE & Health - Dan McCloskey
PE & Health - Ben Sullivan
Spanish, Language and Culture - Jenna Walhout
Spanish, Consumer Science, Language and Culture - Bella Boesso
STEM - Ben Killam
Visual Arts - Alicia York
Visual Arts, Digital Design, Photography - Carly Gehm
OFFICE AND PPS STAFF
Administrators
Mike Kettwig
Principal
Annette Hanson
Assistant Principal
Hayley Schmelzle
Assistant Principal
Bonnie Schwieterman
Assistant Principal
Maura Ferry
Assistant Director of Special Services
Secretaries
Karen Rocque
Administrative Assistant
Nina Newcombe
Student Services Secretary
Lucretia Davies
Secretary
Penny Scarpiniti
Receptionist
Pupil Personnel Services (PPS)
Jeff Simpson
6th Grade Counselor
Julie Fox
7th Grade Counselor
Janet Frano
8th Grade Counselor
Jackie Mackin
Psychologist
Hannah Jasinski
Social Worker
Kelly Konkey
Social Worker
Laura Tilden
Social Worker
Catherine Lewis
Speech Language Pathologist
Amanda Medhat
Speech Language Pathologist
Emily Anderson
Hearing Itinerant
Karolyn Keiken
Occupational Therapist
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