Staff

Any Premier Academy Staff member can be reached at 815-416-0377.

Their positions and personal extensions are listed below.  If you wish to contact a staff member via email, just copy and paste the corresponding email address.

Administration

The vision and purpose of the Administrative Staff is to provide students, parents, staff and stakeholders of Premier Academy with comprehensive services and supports.  The combined education and alternative program experiences of the administrative staff provides a strong foundation for the program.  The administrative staff is comprised of:

Jeremiah Farrell

Principal

Nick Bertino

Assistant Principal

Samantha Revels

Administrative Assistant

Instructional

Premier Academy utilizes computer-based programs to function as our primary instructional tool.  All coursework is aligned to Illinois State Standards and the referring schools’ requirements for graduation.  Certified teacher and teacher aides provide one-on-one assistance, as well as life skills activities and additional academic enrichment in the form of direct instruction.

Marlisha Peten

Instructor

Heather Holladay

Instructional Aide

Kris Janeczek

Instructor

Jackie Terry

Instructional Aide

Jennifer O'Connell

Instructor

Bonnie Fergelec

Instructor

Beth McGee

Instructional Aide

Kristi Meents

PE Instructor

Support Staff

Premier Academy supports its students by recognizing the dignity and self-worth of
each individual. Our focus is on helping students to appreciate their talents, as well as understand and breakthrough their limitations.

Comprehensive support services offered on-site may include the following:

  • Crisis Intervention and Case Management
  • Anger Management and Violence Prevention
  • Counseling Services
  • Micro Pantry/Food Donations
  • Study Skills and Consumer/Life Skills Courses
  • Workforce Skills Training/College Prep
  • Internship/Job Training Opportunities
  • Financial Aid/Scholarship Application Assistance
  • Mindfulness Meditation
  • Grief Support
  • Healthy Relationships/Domestic Violence Counseling
  • Children of Addicts/Alcoholics Groups
  • Drug/Vaping Prevention Education

Lauren Vitko

Academic Advisor & Public Relations Coordinator

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