Embers Academy

Bios

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  Lisa Hanretty

  Head of School

  Mrs. Hanretty holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing from DePaul University. She worked as a Consultant in Employee Benefits and served as Director of Development during the renovation and rededication of St. Mary of the Angels Church. Mrs. Hanretty and her husband have eight children who have attended Embers, Willows, and Northridge. They enjoy their residence in Arlington Heights. Mrs. Hanretty enjoys spending time with her family, long walks and loves a good game of scrabble

  Education:

  Link: Lisa Hanretty

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  Terri Thursby

  Assistant Head of School

  Mrs. Thursby holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Writing from St. Mary’s College (Notre Dame); an MBA in Marketing Communications from DePaul University; and an M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership from the University of Illinois-Chicago. She is currently enrolled in the Program for Inclusive Education at Notre Dame. Mrs. Thursby and her husband live in Park Ridge and have four children, all of whom attended Willows and Northridge. In addition to being an avid reader, she enjoys long bike rides with her husband.

  Education:

  Link: Terri Thursby

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  Sylvia Casaletto

  School Office Manager

  Mrs. Casaletto has been keeping the Embers office running smoothly for over 15 years. Her warm and helpful nature is beloved by students, parents, and faculty. She is the engine and energy from which Embers operates. Mrs. Casaletto and her husband live in Chicago and have two grown children. When not at Embers, she likes to travel, listen to music and spend time with her family.

  Link: Sylvia Casaletto

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  Karen Reardon

  School Registrar

  Mrs. Reardon holds a B.A. in Business and Marketing from Miami University (OH), with a minor in English. She has extensive experience working in the academic community providing administrative support at two local parish school offices. She is thrilled to enter her second year at Embers! Mrs. Reardon has four daughters and enjoys reading, gardening, biking, and cooking.

  Education:

  Link: Karen Reardon