Administrative Team

Head of School
Mr. Jeff Brooke (WCGS ’98)
M.A. Education; Concordia
M.A. Ministry; Crown College
B.A. Taylor University
With WCGS since 2019

Principal
Mr. Marc Painter (WCGS ’97)
M.A., University of Phoenix; B.S., Taylor University. Experience: WCGS since August 2005.
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Mrs. Susan Macaluso
smacaluso@wheatonchristian.org
office: x 230

Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Mrs. Susan Macaluso
smacaluso@wheatonchristian.org
M.S. Ed., National-Louis University; B.S. Gordon College. Experience: KinderCare Learning Center, Salem, MA; Takamine Junior High School, Kitakyushu, Japan; Kennedy Junior High School, Lisle, IL; Jay Stream School, Carol Stream, IL; WCGS since August 1998.
Faculty











3rd Grade Instructional Aide & Academic Specialist
Mrs. Jennie Cathey
office: x 286

6th & 7th Grade Spanish Teacher, 5th Grade Instructional Aide
Mrs. Michelle Clousing
mclousing@wheatonchristian.org
office: x 213












Jr High English Teacher/7th Grade Homeroom
Mr. Daniel Huttenlock
dhuttenlock@wheatonchristian.org
office: x 280

Student Services Director (6-8) & School Social Worker
Mrs. Mandy Jasper
office: x 272


6th Grade Teacher & Spiritual Formation Specialist
Mr. Eric Johnson
office: x 268






6th Grade Teacher, STEM Coordinator & Jr High Coordinator
Mrs. Jacqueline Lauriat
office: x 254


Jr High History & English Teacher/7th Grade Homeroom
Mr. Jake Lindstedt
jlindstedt@wheatonchristian.org
office: x 284


Jr High Literature Teacher/8th Grade Homeroom
Mrs. Jackie Messer
office: x 287



Orchestra Teacher & 7th/8th Music Foundations Teacher
Mrs. Emily Mittlestaedt
emittlestaedt@wheatonchristian.org
office: x 262

Athletic Director & Physical Education Teacher
Mr. D.A. Nichols
office: x 256

7th & 8th Grade Concert Choir, 6th Grade Music Foundations
Mrs. Delena Ollila
office: x 217




Library Aide & Extended Care (before-school)
Mrs. Jennifer Pierson
office: x 220


Jr High Math Teacher/8th Grade Homeroom
Mrs. Jennifer Rodriguez
jrodriguez@wheatonchristian.org
office: x 234






Jr High Math and Leadership Teacher, Student Leadership & Outreach Coordinator
Mr. Michael Simon
office: x 214




Jr High Science Teacher/7th Grade Homeroom
Mr. Luke Spradley
lspradley@wheatonchristian.org
office: x 229





General Music (4-5), Band, Jazz Ensemble, 6th Grade Choir
Mr. David Wright
office: x 257

Staff




Administrative Assistant to the Head of School
Mrs. Lauren Fortosis
lfortosis@wheatonchristian.org
office: x 212
















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