DGN CSSS Staff Members

Stefanie Andrews

Faculty - Department Chair

Stefanie Andrews began her career with District 99 in August of 2022 as the Department ...

Holly Babich

Administrative Assistant

Holly Babich is a seasoned professional, having spent the majority of her marketing car...

Keith Bullock

Student Assistance Program Coordinator

Keith Bullock serves as the Student Assistance Coordinator at Downers Grove North ...

Sherri Devore-Benitez

School Counselor

Starting in 2007, Dr. Sherri DeVore-Benitez has been a member of the Counseling and Stu...

Ashley Gerold

School Counselor

Nicole Gibson

School Counselor

Since 2008, Nicole Gibson has been a school counselor at North High School. She earned ...

Hannah Green

Executive Administrative Assistant - College & Career Center

Hannah Green is an administrative professional, having spent her career in multiple cor...

Bryan Heap

Dean

Ashley Hernandez

Spanish Home to School Liaison

Paula Johnson

Administrative Assistant

Paula Johnson started with District 99 in 2021. She is the Administrative Assistant to ...

Cyndi Karmik

School Counselor

Cyndi Karmik began her career with District 99 in August of 2004 as a Guidance Counselo...

Brian Kittinger

Social Worker

Brian came to DGN in 2007 after working three years in a therapeutic day school setting...

Brett Littlehale

School Counselor

Since 2011, Brett Littlehale has worked as a school counselor at North High. He current...

Dr. Erin Ludwick

Associate Principal for Student Services

Dr. Erin Ludwick is the Associate Principal of Student Services at North High. Dr. Ludw...

Teri Manderino

College and Career School Counselor

Mrs. Manderino is a school counselor and college & career specialist. She has been ...

Angela McAndrews

School Psychologist

Angela McAndrews has been the School Psychologist at North High since 2003. Mrs. McAndr...

Katharine McDonald

Nurse

Kathy is the building nurse at DGN. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology ...

Colleen McLean

Social Worker

Colleen McLean has been working at North High since 1999. Ms. McLean provides social an...

Ruby Montano

Administrative Assistant - Health Services

Ruby Montano is the first face you see walking into the Nurse’s office. As admini...

Tina Murphy

Administrative Assistant - Dean's Office

Tracy Nehls

Executive Administrative Assistant to Assistant Principal for Counseling & Student Support Services

Tracy Nehls is the Administrative Assistant to Assistant Principal for Counseling and S...

Michael Pacer

Student Success Coordinator

Mike Pacer is the Student Success Coordinator at DGN. He primarily works with students ...

Katelyn Pantke

School Counselor

Starting in 2018, Katelyn Pantke has served as a school counselor at North High. Ms. Pa...

Paul Rowley

Interventionist

As an Interventionist, Paul assists and supports students in their quest to improve aca...

Ruth Schneider

Registrar

Ruth Schneider joined District 99 in 2005 and serves as the Registrar at Downers Grove ...

Greg Stolzer

School Counselor

As a counselor, Greg Stolzer works to support students academically, emotionally as wel...

Rebecca Talavera

Dean

Rebecca Talavera is the Dean of Students at North High. She earned her Bachelor's i...

Mary Beth Tamm

Nurse

Starting in 2009, Mary Beth Tamm has been North High’s Certified School Nurse. Ms...

Tim Tilton

Dean

Tim Tilton is the Dean of Students at North High. Mr. Tilton earned his Bachelor of Art...

Alex Valdez

Social Worker

Alex has been working at DGN since 2019 and has been a school social worker for four ye...

Mark Wasik

School Counselor

Mark Wasik is a School Counselor at Downers Grove North High School and also serves as ...

Terri Wilson

School Psychologist

Terri Wilson is North High’s School Psychologist. Ms. Wilson earned her Bachelor ...