Mrs. Kraft is honored to be a part of the SVdP family as the 4th Grade teacher at the very place where she was baptized and confirmed—and where her family’s roots trace all the way back to SVdP’s founding members, George and Delores Monser (her mother-in-law’s parents). She is a graduate of Texas A&M University and joined SVdP two years ago after spending 15 years in the computer science field, most recently as a Technical… Read Full Post

Mrs. Lohr teaches Special Services at St. Vincent’s School.  She lives in Peoria and is a member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish.  She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Trenton State College. Mrs. Lohr has two favorite saints, St. Patrick, who connects her to her Irish roots and St. Therese of Lisieux, the Little Flower.  Mrs. Lohr believes you should live your faith every day.  Her favorite prayer is the special “add on”… Read Full Post

Mr. Chad Mackey is a middle school math teacher at St. Vincent de Paul and has served as an educator since 1990.  He earned his Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Eastern Illinois University with an emphasis in mathematics and social studies.  In 2001, he earned his Master of Science of Education degree from Eastern Illinois University in Educational Administration. Mr. Mackey exercises his faith daily in his classroom.  His favorite saint is St.… Read Full Post

Mrs. Matheny is the school secretary at St Vincent de Paul. She and her husband, Ken, are members of St. Jude parish in north Peoria where she also teaches 5th grade CCD. She feels blessed to be a part of this faith filled community to not only share her faith but to grow it as well! In her free time, Mrs. Matheny enjoys spending time with her four grown children and her 11 grandchildren, as well… Read Full Post

Mrs. Miller grew up in Lehi, Utah, and earned her Associates degree from Salt Lake College. This is her first year in the classroom and she is excited to bring her fun energy to the preschool program. Mrs. Miller’s favorite saint is St. Francis and she likes short, reflective prayers. In an often chaotic world, Mrs. Miller has learned that Jesus Christ brings true happiness and peace. In her free time, Mrs. Miller enjoys spending… Read Full Post

Mr. Miller is a campus minister and 5-8th grade religion teacher at St. Vincent de Paul and is excited to be here after teaching 6th grade religion from 2019-2022 in Dubuque, IA. He earned his BA in Theology and BA in History from Loras College in 2017 and received his MA in Theatre from Regent University in 2021. Mr. Miller grew up in Batavia, IL and calls Peoria his home now. Mr. Miller believes that true… Read Full Post

Cassie Miller grew up in Bloomington, Illinois, and earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from St. Mary’s College in South Bend, Indiana. Her passion for Catholic education was further nurtured through her formation in the Seton Teaching Fellowship. Ms. Miller brings experience to her role, having previously taught pre-kindergarten and kindergarten at Embers Academy in Niles, Illinois. Ms. Miller’s favorite saint is Our Lady of Guadalupe, and her favorite prayer is the Anima Christi. She… Read Full Post

Mrs. Nauman is the 5th-7th grade Science teacher and 5th grade Religion teacher at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School. She has been teaching since 2021 after she graduated from Western Illinois University where she earned her BA in Elementary Education. She spent her first two years teaching in Catholic schools in the Quad City area as well as served as the Director of Religious Education at her home parish. Mrs. Nauman has a deep… Read Full Post

Señor Polillo is the K-8 Spanish teacher at St. Vincent de Paul. He received a BA in Spanish Language Arts and Literature from Northern Illinois University in 2010. Upon graduating, he retired the red of the NIU Huskies in order to dawn the blue of SVdP and has been a proud Viking ever since. Señor Polillo is also the Scholastic Bowl Coach at SVdP. Go Vikings! Señor Polillo attended Costa Catholic School in Galesburg, Illinois… Read Full Post