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School Administration
Rev. James F. Hurlbert
Pastor
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Father James Hurlbert is the oldest of seven children and grew up in the suburbs of Detroit and Chicago. He attended Catholic grade schools and Catholic High Schools (Loyola Academy in Wilmette and Brother Rice in Birmingham, MI). He graduated from Kalamazoo College in 1985 with degrees in Psychology and Philosophy. He studied for the priesthood at the University of St. Mary of the Lake- Mundelein Seminary and was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Chicago in 1990. He concluded his studies in 1991, receiving a Licentiate in Sacred Theology. He served as associate pastor at St. Pascal in Chicago (1991-1996) and St. Anne in Barrington (1996-1999). He has served as pastor at St. Alphonsus in Chicago (2000-2012), Ascension in Oak Park (2015-202-), and Nativity of Our Lord and Saint Gabriel (2020-present). From 2013-2015 he served as chaplain at a home for orphans and at-risk children in Guatemala.
Pastor
Father James Hurlbert is the oldest of seven children and grew up in the suburbs of Detroit and Chicago. He attended Catholic grade schools and Catholic High Schools (Loyola Academy in Wilmette and Brother Rice in Birmingham, MI). He graduated from Kalamazoo College in 1985 with degrees in Psychology and Philosophy. He studied for the priesthood at the University of St. Mary of the Lake- Mundelein Seminary and was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Chicago in 1990. He concluded his studies in 1991, receiving a Licentiate in Sacred Theology. He served as associate pastor at St. Pascal in Chicago (1991-1996) and St. Anne in Barrington (1996-1999). He has served as pastor at St. Alphonsus in Chicago (2000-2012), Ascension in Oak Park (2015-202-), and Nativity of Our Lord and Saint Gabriel (2020-present). From 2013-2015 he served as chaplain at a home for orphans and at-risk children in Guatemala.
Mrs. Juliann Jurisic
Principal
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Julie Jurisic is the Principal of St. Gabriel Catholic School. Mrs. Jurisic taught 3rd grade in the Archdiocese for 18 years and had a dual role as Assistant Principal for 12 years before coming to St. Gabriel in 2019. Mrs. Jurisic received her BA in elementary education from DePaul University and received her MA in Educational Leadership from DePaul Unviersity.
Principal
Julie Jurisic is the Principal of St. Gabriel Catholic School. Mrs. Jurisic taught 3rd grade in the Archdiocese for 18 years and had a dual role as Assistant Principal for 12 years before coming to St. Gabriel in 2019. Mrs. Jurisic received her BA in elementary education from DePaul University and received her MA in Educational Leadership from DePaul Unviersity.
Mrs. Theresa Babuskow
Administrative Assistant
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Ms. Theresa has been with St. Gabriel for 17 years. Her children are alumni of the school. She loves working with the children of St. Gabriel everyday.
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Theresa has been with St. Gabriel for 17 years. Her children are alumni of the school. She loves working with the children of St. Gabriel everyday.
Early Childhood
Mrs. Angela Tremore
Kindergarten Teacher
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Angela Tremore is the Kindergarten teacher. Mrs. Tremore worked as a paraprofessional with Chicago Public Schools for five years before returning back to St. Gabriel where she was once a student! She grew up in Canaryville and is excited to continue tradition by sending her children to St. Gabriel too. Mrs. Tremore attended Lewis University and is currently completing the Masters program at St. Xavier University.
Kindergarten Teacher
Angela Tremore is the Kindergarten teacher. Mrs. Tremore worked as a paraprofessional with Chicago Public Schools for five years before returning back to St. Gabriel where she was once a student! She grew up in Canaryville and is excited to continue tradition by sending her children to St. Gabriel too. Mrs. Tremore attended Lewis University and is currently completing the Masters program at St. Xavier University.
Primary Grades
Ms. Julissa Carmona
2nd Grade Teacher
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Julissa Carmona is the 2nd grade teacher. Ms. Carmona has taught kindergarten in the Archdiocese of Chicago for five years and this will be her first year in 2nd grade. She has experience in both urban and suburban settings. Ms. Carmona grew up in Bridgeport and attended Trinity Christian College.
2nd Grade Teacher
Julissa Carmona is the 2nd grade teacher. Ms. Carmona has taught kindergarten in the Archdiocese of Chicago for five years and this will be her first year in 2nd grade. She has experience in both urban and suburban settings. Ms. Carmona grew up in Bridgeport and attended Trinity Christian College.
Ms. Morgan Stewart
3rd Grade Teacher (3rd-5th Science)
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Morgan Stewart is the 3rd grade teacher and 3rd-5th science teacher. Ms. Stewart worked as a 3rd grade teacher for 3 years between St. Richard and Sts. Bruno and Richard. Ms. Stewart graduated from Albion College with a bachelors in Science and Elementary Education. She is currently attending National Louis University to pursue her masters in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in English as a Second Language and Learning Behavior Specialties. Outside of teaching she enjoys coaching Girls on the Run. Ms. Stewart is extremely excited to be teaching in the neighborhood she grew up in.
3rd Grade Teacher (3rd-5th Science)
Morgan Stewart is the 3rd grade teacher and 3rd-5th science teacher. Ms. Stewart worked as a 3rd grade teacher for 3 years between St. Richard and Sts. Bruno and Richard. Ms. Stewart graduated from Albion College with a bachelors in Science and Elementary Education. She is currently attending National Louis University to pursue her masters in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in English as a Second Language and Learning Behavior Specialties. Outside of teaching she enjoys coaching Girls on the Run. Ms. Stewart is extremely excited to be teaching in the neighborhood she grew up in.
Mrs. Sara Radejewski
4th Grade Teacher (3rd-5th Social Studies)
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Sara Radejewski is the 4th Grade teacher and 3rd-5th grade Social Studies teacher. She received her Bachelors in Education at St. Norbert College and her Masters in Education from Dominican University. During her 22 years at St. Gabriel she has taught 2nd, 4th and 5th grades. She really loves being a part of the St. Gabriel family. Sara has 2 sons: one is a 2022 St. Gabriel graduate and the other is a 2024 St. Gabriel graduate.
4th Grade Teacher (3rd-5th Social Studies)
Sara Radejewski is the 4th Grade teacher and 3rd-5th grade Social Studies teacher. She received her Bachelors in Education at St. Norbert College and her Masters in Education from Dominican University. During her 22 years at St. Gabriel she has taught 2nd, 4th and 5th grades. She really loves being a part of the St. Gabriel family. Sara has 2 sons: one is a 2022 St. Gabriel graduate and the other is a 2024 St. Gabriel graduate.
Mrs. Carol Falk
5th Grade Teacher (3rd-5th Math)
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Carol (Dolly) Falk is the 5th Grade home room and 3rd-5th Grade Math teacher. Mrs. Falk taught 3rd Grade at St. Gabriel School for 22 years and is in her 2nd year of teaching 5th grade. She is an alumni of St. Gabriel and her 3 children are alumni as well. Mrs. Falk attended Illinois Benedictine College earning her bachelors degree in Elementary Education. She also attended Benedictine University earning a Master’s Degree in Reading and Literacy.
5th Grade Teacher (3rd-5th Math)
Carol (Dolly) Falk is the 5th Grade home room and 3rd-5th Grade Math teacher. Mrs. Falk taught 3rd Grade at St. Gabriel School for 22 years and is in her 2nd year of teaching 5th grade. She is an alumni of St. Gabriel and her 3 children are alumni as well. Mrs. Falk attended Illinois Benedictine College earning her bachelors degree in Elementary Education. She also attended Benedictine University earning a Master’s Degree in Reading and Literacy.
Middle School
Mr. Daniel Walton
6th Grade Teacher (MS Reading and Language Arts)
Daniel Walton is the 6th grade homeroom and 6-8th grade Language Arts teacher. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design from Saint Xavier University in 2023, and is currently pursuing his Masters of Education. An alumni of St. Catherine of Alexandria and Marist High School, Mr. Walton has been a lifetime Catholic school community member. Mr. Walton's art education serves as a foundation for his teaching methods, and loves to incorporate art, music, and culture into his lessons as well as running middle school art club program.
Miss Mary Kay Nicholson
7th Grade Teacher (MS Math)
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Mary Kay Nicholson is the 7th grade and middle school math teacher. She has taught in the Archdiocese of Chicago for 45 years. Miss Nicholson taught at Saint Cornelius for thirty-six years before being hired at Saint Gabriel’s 9 years ago. Since being at St. Gabe’s she has taught fifth, first, seventh, and sixth grades. Miss Nicholson has always lived on the north side and attended college at St. Norbert’s in De Pere, Wisconsin.
7th Grade Teacher (MS Math)
Mary Kay Nicholson is the 7th grade and middle school math teacher. She has taught in the Archdiocese of Chicago for 45 years. Miss Nicholson taught at Saint Cornelius for thirty-six years before being hired at Saint Gabriel’s 9 years ago. Since being at St. Gabe’s she has taught fifth, first, seventh, and sixth grades. Miss Nicholson has always lived on the north side and attended college at St. Norbert’s in De Pere, Wisconsin.
Mr. John Pigott
8th Grade Teacher (MS Social Studies and Science)
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John Pigott is the 8th grade Homeroom Teacher and Middle School Social Studies and Science teacher. He has taught at St. Gabriel since 2013 and has continued to develop a new Social Studies curriculum that is engaging to all students and prepares them for the future. He is a graduate of St Joseph’s of Calumet with a Bachelor Of Science and pursuing a Masters in the Art of Education. Mr. Pigott is a lifelong resident of St. Gabriel Parish as well as a Graduate of St. Gabriel and St. Rita High School.
8th Grade Teacher (MS Social Studies and Science)
John Pigott is the 8th grade Homeroom Teacher and Middle School Social Studies and Science teacher. He has taught at St. Gabriel since 2013 and has continued to develop a new Social Studies curriculum that is engaging to all students and prepares them for the future. He is a graduate of St Joseph’s of Calumet with a Bachelor Of Science and pursuing a Masters in the Art of Education. Mr. Pigott is a lifelong resident of St. Gabriel Parish as well as a Graduate of St. Gabriel and St. Rita High School.
School Staff
Ms. Laura Carmona
Art Teacher
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Laura Carmona is excited to be working with the Saint Gabriel School community. She grew up in the neighborhood and still lives in Bridgeport, maintaining strong roots in the area. A graduate of Santa Lucia Grammar School and Mother McAuley High School, Laura also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and has a passion for using her creativity to support and strengthen community connections.
She has been working with the students at Saint Gabriel for about a year as an art teacher and has truly enjoyed watching them grow and develop their artistic skills. Laura is grateful for the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way and looks forward to continuing to inspire creativity and connection through both her teaching and her editorial work.
Art Teacher
Laura Carmona is excited to be working with the Saint Gabriel School community. She grew up in the neighborhood and still lives in Bridgeport, maintaining strong roots in the area. A graduate of Santa Lucia Grammar School and Mother McAuley High School, Laura also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and has a passion for using her creativity to support and strengthen community connections.
She has been working with the students at Saint Gabriel for about a year as an art teacher and has truly enjoyed watching them grow and develop their artistic skills. Laura is grateful for the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way and looks forward to continuing to inspire creativity and connection through both her teaching and her editorial work.
Mrs. Dawn Urso-Pegausch
Physical Education Teacher
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Dawn Urso-Pegausch is the Physical Education Instructor specializing in Fitness & Nutrition. Dawn studied Health Science at Harold Washington College & Continues lifelong education with (ESA) Exercise Safety Association with an Advanced Proficiency Certification. Growing up in Bridgeport & residing in Canaryville, Dawn continues to develop community outreach programs as a personnel trainer & Strength/Conditioning Coach.
Physical Education Teacher
Dawn Urso-Pegausch is the Physical Education Instructor specializing in Fitness & Nutrition. Dawn studied Health Science at Harold Washington College & Continues lifelong education with (ESA) Exercise Safety Association with an Advanced Proficiency Certification. Growing up in Bridgeport & residing in Canaryville, Dawn continues to develop community outreach programs as a personnel trainer & Strength/Conditioning Coach.
Ms. Tenara Washington
AC Lab (Title 1)
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Tenara Washington is the AC Lab (Title 1) teacher for Kindergarten through 8th grade. With 20 years of teaching experience, she is now in her second year at St. Gabriel. Ms. Washington holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Forensic Psychology from Kaplan University and a Master's degree in Education with a focus on Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University.
AC Lab (Title 1)
Tenara Washington is the AC Lab (Title 1) teacher for Kindergarten through 8th grade. With 20 years of teaching experience, she is now in her second year at St. Gabriel. Ms. Washington holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Forensic Psychology from Kaplan University and a Master's degree in Education with a focus on Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University.
Mrs. Christina Babuskow
Pre-K-8 Aide
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Mr. Joe Hermle
Facilities Manager
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Mrs. Terry Fata
Lunch Supervisor
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Ms. Gianna Simental
After Care
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Gianna Simental has been in charge of the Aftercare program at St. Gabriel Catholic School for 2 years. Kids come to aftercare from classes ranging from Pre-K through 8th grade. She grew up in Canaryville and is an alumni of St. Gabriel Catholic School and De La Sallie Institute. She is currently at UIC for Post-secondary education. She helps the religious education program at our Parish.
After Care
Gianna Simental has been in charge of the Aftercare program at St. Gabriel Catholic School for 2 years. Kids come to aftercare from classes ranging from Pre-K through 8th grade. She grew up in Canaryville and is an alumni of St. Gabriel Catholic School and De La Sallie Institute. She is currently at UIC for Post-secondary education. She helps the religious education program at our Parish.
Mrs. Kim Osowiec
Operations Director
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Kim Osowiec is the Operations Director for Nativity of Our Lord & St. Gabriel Parish, St. Gabriel Catholic School and Bridgeport Catholic Academy. She has 20+ years of experience in Operations Management within the Archdiocese of Chicago and Catholic Schools specifically. Prior to joining the Archdiocese she held positions in administrative management in a national Human Resource Consulting company as well as a retail operation in the Chicago Suburbs. Kim was born and raised in Chicago area and has raised her family here.
Operations Director
Kim Osowiec is the Operations Director for Nativity of Our Lord & St. Gabriel Parish, St. Gabriel Catholic School and Bridgeport Catholic Academy. She has 20+ years of experience in Operations Management within the Archdiocese of Chicago and Catholic Schools specifically. Prior to joining the Archdiocese she held positions in administrative management in a national Human Resource Consulting company as well as a retail operation in the Chicago Suburbs. Kim was born and raised in Chicago area and has raised her family here.
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