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One of the most well-respected leaders in high school basketball, Tom White retires after 26 seasons as a head coach

During the month of March, we are taking time to highlight several of our esteemed colleagues and reflect on all they do to ensure that De La Salle is a safe, vibrant, and wonderful institution of learning. The Women of D are a vital part of our community. We are grateful for your contributions. Meet Nicole AccomandoShe is a School Counselor and Sophomore Class Moderator who began her career at De La Salle in 2014. “I work with students in regards to academics, social emotional issues, and assisting students with the college process. My day to day work varies depending on the needs of the students, but always encompasses those three domains of counseling.” Background and Journey to De La Salle“After graduating college from Eastern Illinois University, I was working as an administrator at a childcare center. After a year, I decided to go back to school and get my master’s degree in Counseling with the intention of becoming a high school counselor. I graduated with my MA in school and community counseling from Saint Xavier University in 2012 and completed my counseling internship at St. Rita. I then went on to work at St. Francis de Sales for two years before…

The Women of D: Mrs. Emily Vogel During the month of March, we are taking time to highlight several of our esteemed colleagues and reflect on all they do to ensure that De La Salle is a safe, vibrant, and wonderful institution of learning. The Women of D are a vital part of our community. We are grateful for your contributions. Meet Mrs. Emily VogelShe is the Director of Campus Ministry. She has been at De La Salle since 2007. She facilitates programming for our Lasallian mission - retreats, Liturgy, service projects, social justice initiatives, Peer Ministry, Lasallian Youth, immersion trips, etc. She also teaches Honors Theology for Seniors. Background and Journey to De La Salle“I was an active Lasallian Youth member at my Lasallian high school in Kansas City, MO,” says Emily. “One of my most profound experiences in Lasallian Youth was at a regional summer gathering at Lewis University. We did some service in Chicago and a seed was planted. After college I joined the Lasallian Volunteer (lasallianvolunteers.org) program which provided a number of experiences that eventually led me to De La Salle.” What inspires you about De La Salle?Mrs. Vogel has always admired the storied history of De La Salle. She…

During the month of March, we are taking time to highlight several of our esteemed colleagues and reflect on all they do to ensure that De La Salle is a safe, vibrant, and wonderful institution of learning. The Women of D are a vital part of our community. We are grateful for your contributions. Meet Norma RamosShe is a math teacher who began her career at De La Salle at Lourdes Hall Campus in 2005. “I'm in room 320 and you can usually find me in my room teaching Geometry or Pre-Calculus or providing help to students who seek more math practice. Background and Journey to De La Salle“Towards the end of my last semester in college, I got a call from Mr. Khazen (former Applied Science Division Dean here at De) after he received my resume through the annual resume book set-up and sent out by my college. I met him and toured the Lourdes Hall Campus for a potential math teaching position. I went to an all-girls catholic high school myself and wanted to continue to teach in a Catholic setting.” What inspires you about De La Salle?“I believe De La Salle provides an environment where students can feel safe and…