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Leadership at Benet

Our school is governed by the Board of Directors and directed by the Administrative Team and the President’s Cabinet with guidance from the Diocese of Joliet and the American-Cassinese Congregation. Together they ensure the fulfillment of the school’s mission, uphold its core values, and manage its operations and academic affairs.

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Board of Directors
- Mr. Michael Bava
- Sr. Mary Bratrsovsky, O.S.B.
- Fr. Ivan Carrillo-Paris ICC
- Mr. Dave DeCoste '96, Second Vice Chair
- Br. Paul Diveny, O.S.B.
- Mr. Robert Fernandez
- Mrs. Karen Emmerick Flavin ‘74
- Mrs. Eileen Galvin Healy ‘81, Board Chair
- Mrs. Colleen Doherty Hickey '97
- Dr. Ann Karch, M.D.
- Mr. Ryan Kubacki
- Mr. Daniel Maguire
- Mr. William Myers '97, President
- Mr. Joe Nelligan '82
- Mr. Thomas Oddo ‘83, First Vice Chair
- Mrs. Meghan Boland Russell '98
- Mr. Scott Schuster '88
- Dr. Michelle T.L. Tran, DMD
- Mrs. Toni Baumgartner, Emeritus
- Mr. Joseph Cannizzaro, Emeritus
- Mr. Dennis Flynn, Chair Emeritus
- Mr. Dave Grimes, Chair Emeritus
- Mr. William Koloseike '76, Emeritus
- Mrs. Julie Ryan McGue '77, Emeritus
- Mr. Michael Mangan '81, Emeritus

President's Cabinet

As experts in their fields, this leadership team looks to manage the current needs of the school, while planning for Benet’s future. Assisting the Board of Directors with preparing a strategic plan and overseeing its execution, the President’s Cabinet ensures that Benet is well-resourced to carry out its mission of providing the best Catholic, College-Prep, education in the Benedictine Tradition for our students.

Members of this team include:

William Myers, President
Sheri Costello, Principal
Greg Girsch, Vice-President of Development
Mark Buh, Director of Financial Services
Erin Bayer, Director of Marketing & Communications
Matt Grigas, Director of Admissions
Deacon Christopher Weiland, Director of Campus Ministry

Principal's Cabinet

The Principal's Cabinet is entrusted with ensuring an exceptional student experience at Benet Academy. It is dedicated to overseeing all aspects of student life at Benet, ensuring a positive, enriching, and well-rounded experience for every student. This group is responsible for coordinating academic programs, extracurricular activities, student support services, and school culture initiatives.

Members of this team include:

Sheri Costello, Principal
Dr. LoriAnne Frieri, Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction
Christopher Perez, Assistant Principal of Student Affairs
Deacon Christopher Weiland, Director of Campus Ministry
Scott Lawler, Athletic Director
Ken Gushurst, Director of Building & Grounds
Matt Murphy, Director of Information Technology

Administrative Team

This team oversees the daily operations of Benet, addressing a broad range of topics, including curriculum, student performance, class scheduling, faculty development, and special programing. They prioritize collaboration and actively seek diverse perspectives to ensure their decisions positively impact the entire community.

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