St. Isaac Jogues School
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Faculty & Staff - ​Exceptional Learners Center

Ms. Stephanie Palmer/Director of Learning

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Ms. Stephanie Palmer was raised on a farm in Sycamore, IL where she attended Sycamore's St. Mary's Catholic Church.  She graduated from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana with a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education English/Speech Communications.  She started teaching at Prospect High School in District 214 where she also served as English and Fine Arts Division Head.  Ms. Palmer earned her Master's Degree in Administration from Concordia University; she completed a doctoral program through Roosevelt University and earned her Superintendent's Endorsement.  She served as Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction at Hinsdale Central High School, Principal at Butler Junior High, Principal at Hinsdale South High School, and Superintendent of Norridge Schools.  After retiring from administration, Ms. Palmer substitute taught 7th and 8th grade mathematics at Pleasantdale Middle School in Burr Ridge and 8th grade honors ELA at McClure Junior High.  She is honored to join the St. Isaac Jogues family as their Director of Learning, and she is grateful for the opportunity to work with the wonderful teachers and students here at SIJ.

Mrs. Jennifer Houch / Speech Language Pathologist

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This is Mrs. Houch’s tenth year as a speech-language pathologist.  She earned her Bachelor of Sciences degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from The University of Illinois and her Masters of Sciences degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Rush University. Mrs. Houch has extensive experience working with children with a variety of speech-language needs, including: developmental language delay, speech sound disorders (phonological delays and apraxia of speech), autism spectrum disorder, and dyslexia.  As a mother of two boys, she is passionate about parent education, early identification/intervention, literacy development, and inclusion. She is certified to provide parent training services for parents of children with expressive language delay and autism. 

Mrs. emily elwood/ director of exceptional learners center

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This is Mrs. Elwood's second year at SIJ as the Director of Resource. Mrs. Elwood grew up in the small town of Petoskey, Michigan. She and her husband currently live in Hinsdale with their baby boy, Rory Patrick. She received her Bachelor's degree from Wittenberg University in Early Education with a minor in Special Education and also played soccer.  She earned her Master's degree in Special Education from DePaul University and currently holds an LBSI license. 

Prior to joining St. Isaac's, Mrs. Elwood taught at a Catholic school in Chicago for nine years in different teaching roles. She worked as the Director of Resource for 6 years and has experience working with a variety of student needs, including: learning disabilities, dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. 

Mrs. Elwood enjoys spending time with family in Northern Michigan and Lake Geneva. She loves tennis, sailing, and skiing. She looks forward to another wonderful year at SIJ!

Mrs. Munira Shakir, MOT, ORT/L / Occupational Therapist

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Mrs. Shakir graduated from Midwestern University in Downers Grove with her Masters in Occupational Therapy and with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology (cum-laude) from St. John’s University in New York City.  She has worked in a variety of settings, including outpatient pediatrics, skilled nursing, acute care, adult orthopedics and neurology, but always had a special interest in the endless possibilities that children have. She has experience with a range of diagnoses, including, sensory processing disorder, low muscle tone, poor visual motor integration, handwriting difficulty, and delayed fine motor skills. She has taken several continuing education courses in visual perceptual difficulty and treatment and is also trained in the Handwriting without Tears program. 
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Mrs. Shakir lives in the western suburbs of Chicago with her husband and three children.  She enjoys traveling internationally and experiencing different cultures along the way.  Her travels has definitely shaped her into a better therapist, allowing for stronger rapport with her clients.

Mrs. Mary Meade/Resource Assistant

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Mrs. Meade is delighted to join the Resource Team at St. Isaac’s. She has been a parishioner for 23 years. Mrs. Meade has a BA from St. Mary’s College in South Bend and received her Master’s Degree in School Library Media from Dominican University. She looks forward to a great year interacting and supporting students

St. Isaac Jogues Parish Catholic School

​421 South Clay
Hinsdale, IL 60521
630-323-3244

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Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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  • About SIJ
    • Welcome from Our Pastor
    • Mission Statement
    • St. Isaac Jogues at a Glance
    • History
    • Strategic Plan Summary
    • Faculty & Staff >
      • Administration
      • Student Services
      • Office Staff
      • Preschool
      • Elementary
      • Intermediate
      • Junior High
      • Library/Media
      • Fines Arts, Foreign Language and STEM Lab
      • Physical Education
      • Exceptional Learners Center
    • Contact Us
    • Calendar
    • School Commission
  • Academics
    • Our Learning Philosophy
    • Academic Policies and Procedures
    • Curriculum >
      • Preschool Curriculum - 3's
      • Preschool Curriculum - 4's
      • Kindergarten Curriculum
      • 1st Grade Curriculum
      • 2nd Grade Curriculum
      • 3rd Grade Curriculum
      • 4th Grade Curriculum
      • 5th Grade Curriculum
      • 6th Grade Curriculum
      • 7th Grade Curriculum
      • 8th Grade Curriculum
      • Honor Roll
    • Faith Formation >
      • Religion Curriculum
      • Sacraments
      • Religious Education
      • Youth Ministry
    • Virtues Program
    • Technology
    • Library Media Center
    • Student Support Services
    • Social/Emotional Learning
    • Physical Education
    • Fine Arts
    • Foreign Language
  • Admissions
    • Principal’s Welcome
    • Why SIJ?
    • Preschool Admissions
    • Admissions Calendar
    • Admission Policies and Procedures
    • FAQ’S
    • Tuition and Fees
    • Contact/Visit Us
  • Athletics
    • Letter From the Athletic Director
    • Athletic Guidelines
    • Our Teams
    • Athletic Forms & League Rules
    • Contact the Athletic Director
    • 8 to 18
    • SIJ Athletic Handbook
  • Parents
    • New Family Hospitality
    • On-line Tuition Payment - FACTS
    • SIJ School Wellness Policy
    • Uniforms: Preschool
    • Uniforms: K-8
    • Safe Environment
    • Parent School Association (PSA)
  • Students
    • Student Council
    • Parent/Student Handbook
  • Parish
  • Giving
  • Donate Now