Superintendent Dr. Jeff Stawick, incoming principal Mrs. Gina Lamorte, and outgoing principal Dr. Damien Aherne. (District 146 Photo)A new principal will soon be at the helm at Oak Forest’s Fierke Education Center. On Monday night, the District 146 Board of Education approved the contract of Gina Lamorte, making her the new Fierke Principal beginning in July.Lamorte brings with her to Fierke 20 years of experience in education, having served as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, instructional coach, assistant princi...
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Stawick, incoming principal Mrs. Gina Lamorte, and outgoing principal Dr. Damien Aherne. (District 146 Photo)
A new principal will soon be at the helm at Oak Forest’s Fierke Education Center. On Monday night, the District 146 Board of Education approved the contract of Gina Lamorte, making her the new Fierke Principal beginning in July.
Lamorte brings with her to Fierke 20 years of experience in education, having served as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, instructional coach, assistant principal, and principal. As principal, she believes that all students, families, and staff deserve to be seen, heard, and supported.
“I believe a school community is like a family, and I’m truly honored to soon call Fierke Education Center my home,” said Lamorte. “I’m excited to bring my experience and passion for education to Fierke and look forward to meeting all of the Fierke students and families.”
Lamorte holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Aurora University, a Master’s Degree in Literacy Education from Loyola University Chicago, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Iowa.
“We are so excited to welcome Mrs. Lamorte to Fierke and to the District 146 team,” said Dr. Jeff Stawick, Superintendent. “I know she is looking forward to building strong relationships with students, families, and staff. I look forward to seeing her success at Fierke.”
Lamorte lives in Homer Glen with her husband and their two children. She will be replacing Dr. Damien Aherne, who is moving on to be the Superintendent at Manhattan School District 114.
Community Consolidated School District 146 is comprised of Central Middle School, Fierke Education Center, Fulton School, Kruse Education Center, and Memorial School. Students from Tinley Park, Orland Park, and Oak Forest attend District 146 schools.