
Name:
Laura Durso
Position: Director of Advancement & Web Page
Years at ACHS: 7
E-Mail: Laurad@norcom2000.com
Describe what you do: Annual Fund, Communications, Publicity
Something fun about yourself: My husband is Carmen and we have two
children, Danielle, a 2002 graduate of Althoff, and Kyle, a 2004 graduate
of Althoff. I also do all the accounting work at my husband's law firm.
I like to play tennis, read, cook, and watch movies!
Additional Duties: Student Ambassador Moderator

Name:
Amber Gaither
Position: Director of Admissions
Education: MA from SIU Carbdonale; BA from SIU Edwardsville
Years at ACHS: 2
E-Mail: agaither@althoff.net
Describe what you do: Recruitment and retention
Something fun about yourself: I love spending time with my two children,
Alex 5 years old and Aidan 2 years old; in my free time I enjoy working out
and participating in outdoor activities.
Additional Duties: Student Ambassador Moderator, Summer Camp Coordinator;
Alumni Association Moderator; Althoff Update; Bus Transportation

Name:
Jim Halgren
Position: Network Admin
Years at ACHS: 3
Education: Associates in LNS from ITT Tech
E-Mail: jhalgren@althoff.net
Something fun about yourself: I play in a classic rock band.

Name:
Jane Hendricks
Position: Business Manager
Education: B.S. in Mathematics from St. Louis University.
Years at ACHS: 17
E-mail: jhendricks@althoff.net
Something fun about yourself: I
love babysitting with my Great-niece, Bryce. She is 5 years old. Hobbies
include reading and visiting with family and friends.

Name: Shirley
Hrabusicky
Position: Bookstore
Years at ACHS: 22
E-mail: shrabusicky@althoff.net
Describe what you do: In the Bookstore, she sells books, supplies,
uniform shirts and candy.
Something fun about yourself: Spending time with my grandchildren,
weekends at the Lake, and keeping my cars shiny.

Name: Kathy
Quirk
Position: Registrar & Office Manager
Years at ACHS: 4
E-Mail: kquirk@althoff.net
Describe what you do: Transcripts, admissions, other office managerial
duties.
Something fun about yourself: I have three children: Bryan (Althoff
class of 2003), Kevin (Althoff class of 2006), and Kelly (Althoff class of
2011). I enjoy shopping and spending time with my family.

Name:
John Rensing
Position: Director of College Placement
Years at ACHS: 42
Education: BS from SIUE
E-Mail: jrensing@althoff.net
Something fun about yourself: Outside of Althoff I enjoy spending time
with my family. I have three children, all graduates of Althoff Catholic (John
Rensing '84, Brenda Hampton '87, Melissa Borik '89); I have eight grandchildren.

Name: Kathy (Sullivan)
Schaefer
Position: Guidance Counselor
Years at ACHS: 15 years
Education: Graduate of SIU,
Business Administration
E-mail: kathysch@norcom2000.com
Something fun about yourself: Mrs. Schaefer graduated from Althoff. She has three
children, Shawn, Shannon and Kelly, who are Althoff Alums. Mrs. Schaefer says
that she is proud to be a part of the Althoff family. Hobbies include playing
tennis, water skiing, snow skiing and sporting events.

Name:
Patty Tepen
Position: Main Office & College Placement Secretary
Years at ACHS: 8
E-Mail: ptepen@althoff.net
Something fun about yourself: I have two girls, ages 15 & 17. I
enjoy walking my dog, playing cards, and spending time with family and friends.

Name:
Luann Toennies
Position: Librarian
Years at ACHS: 20
Education: Associate in Science - BAC; BS - SIUE; MS in Instructional Technology
- SIUE
E-Mail: ltoennies@althoff.net
Something fun about yourself: I am a new grandmother! I have gone back
to my hobby of crocheting. It has really helped my blood pressure go down.
Additional Duties: Yearbook Moderator

Name: Sharon Weinert
Position: Business Manager’s Assistant
Years at ACHS: 13 (November, 1996)
Describe what you do: I’m the “Tuition Lady.” I collect
and post tuition payments, send statements, and perform other financial duties.
E-mail: sharonw@norcom2000.com

Name:
Kathy Wuller
Position: Guidance Counselor
Years at ACHS: 7
Education: Psychology Degree from Missouri State University
E-Mail: kwuller@norcom2000.com
Something fun about yourself: Played Professional Volleyball
Additional Duties: Volleyball Coach

Name: Jim Young
Position: Maintenance Technician; Jim maintains the ACHS building
and grounds, and makes all necessary repairs.
Years at ACHS: 13
Something fun about yourself: President of the Morning Meeting.
Hobbies include fishing, hunting, and woodworking