Meet our amazing community of teachers at Pilgrim Lutheran School Chicago!
Pilgrim Early Childhood Teachers
At Pilgrim Chicago, learning takes place through child-centered activities in an accepting environment.
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Suzi Bataneant
Preschool Teacher
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Britt Bollig
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
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Madlin Sada
Pre-K Teaching Assistant
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Polly Smith
Kindergarten Teacher
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Jennifer Goolsby
Lower Grade Art, Handwriting, and PE Teacher
Pilgrim Elementary School Teachers
The average Pilgrim 8th grade achievement test score is consistently three grade levels ahead of the national norm.
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Amy Stephens
1st Grade Teacher
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Paige Reeh
2nd Grade Teacher
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Kathryn Gates
2nd/3rd Grade Teacher
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Samantha Doerfler
3rd Grade Teacher
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Kathy Tighe
4th/5th Grade Teacher
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Angela Cardo
5th/6th Grade Teacher
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Shannon Andreen
7th and 8th Grade ELA and Social Science Teacher/Advisor for High School
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Paula Raabe
Upper Grade Math Teacher
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Andrew Yearick
Spanish and Upper Grade Science/Music Teacher
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Suzanne Stewart
Upper Grade Art Teacher
Band Instruction
Our band instruction is provided by Music Education Services in Elk Grove Village, IL.
Services for Diverse Learners
Pilgrim receives a share of federal money to provide tutoring for diverse learners. Students may qualify for reading and math tutoring under the provision of Title I. They can also receive services in accordance with an individualized educational plan (IEP) or a 504 plan. Expert tutoring services are provided through Catapult Learning and Chicago Home Tutor, both approved by Chicago Public Schools.