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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 Ms. Monaco.She is an English and Journalism Teacher since 2019 and is a graduate from the Class of 2014. Background and Journey to De La SalleIn her own words, Ms. Monaco talks about teaching “always being a passion of mine. From a young age, I played ‘school’ with my friends, volunteered as a tutor for my peers and at an elementary school while I was in high school, and worked at a tutoring center throughout college.” She goes on to talk about her love “of being part of such a rewarding field that allows me to be part of further educating and guiding our nation’s future generations.” Additionally, she notes that she is continuously learning and growing from the guidance of her peers and students. What inspires you about De La Salle?“As my alma mater, I always hoped to be able to return to De La Salle. De…

The Women of D: Mrs. Carrie Contreras 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. Contreras.She is the Dean of Language Arts and has been at De La Salle since August 2002. She teaches and oversees three departments including English, languages, and fine arts. In addition, she helps edit the yearbook and is a junior class co-moderator. Background and Journey to De La Salle“I taught English and theater in public schools before arriving at De La Salle 19 years ago,” she notes. “I decided to apply for a job here at De La Salle where I could still teach and also work with teachers to help them reach their goals while encouraging them to strive to be their best.” What inspires you about De La Salle?“I enjoy the diversity of our student body,” she described as part of her daily inspiration at De La Salle. “I am blessed to work closely with the teachers in my…

The Women of D: Mrs. Iris Gist-Cochran 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. Gist-Cochran.She is the Director of Development in the Office of Advancement and has been at De La Salle since 2001. Her day-to-day activities vary greatly, however, her overall goal is to raise funds for the Meteors and for the school. Background and Journey to De La Salle“I have a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership and Non-Profit Management,” she says about her professional development and educational journey. “With more than 30 years of fundraising expertise, I was hired at De La Salle Institute nearly 20 years ago to help raise funds for the school. I love my job!” What inspires you about De La Salle?Ms. Gist-Cochran enjoys being a part of the De La Salle family and talks about how “it is very gratifying to know that the funds I help raise are directly helping the students at De La Salle. My…

De La Salle Blood Drive is here! Help save lives.Papa John's is once again sponsoring the March Blood Drive (March 1-March 31) and providing free pizza to those who participate. Details are as follows:Click here. This will take you to the page to “pledge” to be a part of the VBD and to donateAfter you fill out the form you will then receive a second email (based on the email address you give during the “pledge”). You must open this email and click on the link to schedule your appointment at one of our 17 donor centers around the Chicagoland area. PLEASE NOTE that the group name WILL NOT be listed but by using the link  and searching for the donor center you wish to donate at, it will automatically know which group you are donating under.Donate on the day you schedule. If for any reason you miss your appointment and need to reschedule, you should use the link again to reschedule in order to be able to be tracked.*As a reminder, all donors will receive a free Covid-19 antibody test with a completed donation. And all donors will receive a coupon for a free Papa John’s pizza at the time of donation…