Where Are They Now? Kirsten Anzalone
English Teacher from 2007-2017
(Honors Literature and Composition I, Literature and Composition II, Honors American Literature, American Literature, and College Writing)
Favorite Saint Viator/Sacred Heart memory:
My favorite memory at Saint Viator was when the staff secretly formed a skit or band to make a surprise performance in front of the student body at a pep rally. At Homecoming 2015, numerous faculty and staff members performed a dance, and the students really enjoyed it!
Impact teaching at Saint Viator/Sacred Heart had on you:
Teaching was my passion. I think my former students would remember me as a teacher who came alive with fire in my veins to share my love of literature. After my husband and I had our second child, I was no longer able to give teaching the time and respect it deserved. Although I still work in the educational setting, I do miss teaching. The families at Saint Viator impacted my life the most. Saint Viator families are a community, and without their support, I would not have been able to do my job as well as I did. Saint Viator left an enormous impact on my life - my students and their families gave me insight into how to be a better teacher and a better mother. I am forever grateful to all of them.
What made Saint Viator unique:
Saint Viator families and their connection to the Catholic faith that fosters a sense of community makes SVHS a unique place.
Former colleagues you stay in touch with:
Mr. Chris Paolelli, Mrs. Jen Kottra, Mrs. Kaitlyn Jeanneret (left SVHS in 2016), and Mrs. Jackie Sikora (left SVHS in 2016)
Town you currently reside in:
Mt. Prospect, IL
What you are doing now:
I am the College and Career Center Assistant at Prospect High School. I graduated from Prospect High School in 2002, and it is good to be back at my old stomping grounds.
Message for former colleagues and students:
On a day where you can either laugh or cry about a situation, always choose to laugh. Take the high road. Stay positive. Follow your heart. Use social media for good.
Get in touch:
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(Honors Literature and Composition I, Literature and Composition II, Honors American Literature, American Literature, and College Writing)
Favorite Saint Viator/Sacred Heart memory:
My favorite memory at Saint Viator was when the staff secretly formed a skit or band to make a surprise performance in front of the student body at a pep rally. At Homecoming 2015, numerous faculty and staff members performed a dance, and the students really enjoyed it!
Impact teaching at Saint Viator/Sacred Heart had on you:
Teaching was my passion. I think my former students would remember me as a teacher who came alive with fire in my veins to share my love of literature. After my husband and I had our second child, I was no longer able to give teaching the time and respect it deserved. Although I still work in the educational setting, I do miss teaching. The families at Saint Viator impacted my life the most. Saint Viator families are a community, and without their support, I would not have been able to do my job as well as I did. Saint Viator left an enormous impact on my life - my students and their families gave me insight into how to be a better teacher and a better mother. I am forever grateful to all of them.
What made Saint Viator unique:
Saint Viator families and their connection to the Catholic faith that fosters a sense of community makes SVHS a unique place.
Former colleagues you stay in touch with:
Mr. Chris Paolelli, Mrs. Jen Kottra, Mrs. Kaitlyn Jeanneret (left SVHS in 2016), and Mrs. Jackie Sikora (left SVHS in 2016)
Town you currently reside in:
Mt. Prospect, IL
What you are doing now:
I am the College and Career Center Assistant at Prospect High School. I graduated from Prospect High School in 2002, and it is good to be back at my old stomping grounds.
Message for former colleagues and students:
On a day where you can either laugh or cry about a situation, always choose to laugh. Take the high road. Stay positive. Follow your heart. Use social media for good.
Get in touch:
Via email KirstyAnzalone@gmail.com
Saint Viator High School
Located in Arlington Heights, IL, Saint Viator High School is a private, co-ed, Catholic school for grades 9-12. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.