Mrs. Michele Alday-Engelman

My name is...
Michele Alday-Engelman

I am the...
Principal of St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy

I grew up in...
Niles, Illinois

I went to elementary school at...
Culver Elementary School

I went to college at...
Northern Illinois University, University of Illinois Chicago

My favorite Saint is...
Saint Francis of Assisi

The one thing I want St. Stan's students to know about me is...
One fun fact about me is, I am a huge fan of  'I Love Lucy'.

Why Catholic education?
A Catholic school education provides learning experiences that challenges students academically and develops the whole child through Catholic faith and service.

Why St. Stan's?
At St. Stan's our mission is to ensure our students are prepared academically and are faith-based leaders. Through Faith, Virtue, and Valor students here at St. Stan's are ready to transform the world.

My teaching style is...
Teaching approaches need to be flexible.  As educators, today, it is important to know how to engage each of your students in the classroom, in order to challenge them and meet their needs.