Staff Contacts
Mr. Carl Vallianatos [email protected]
Mr. Vallianatos is a former social science educator and former assistant principal. He is currently the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at McHenry High School. While reading the book Mindset, by Carol Dweck, he envisioned the positive changes that could occur from implementing this thought process into the culture of District 156. Mr. Vallianatos wants to see every student grow and reach their potential in this district. He believes that this mindset will have a huge impact on that process.
Mr. Rob Niemic [email protected]
Mr. Niemic is a social science educator and has been an active participant in spreading the culture of growth mindset throughout McHenry High School. He has co-lead the growth mindset staff development initiative, and has a deep passion for this philosophy. Not only does he actively spread McHenry Mindset to his students, but he also promotes this thought process in athletics, while being the Head Girls Basketball coach, Asst. Varsity Football Coach, and Freshman Boys Baseball Coach.
Mr. Sean Serner [email protected]
Mr. Sterner is a social science educator and is very excited to spread the word of growth mindset throughout McHenry High School. He coined the term "McHenry Mindset". Along with Mr. Niemic, he has helped lead the growth mindset staff development initiative, led the student committee, and is excited to see the effects the McHenry Mindset will have on the culture of the school. Mr. Sterner is also involved in spreading this concept to the golf course as he is the Head Girls Golf Coach.
Student Committee:
John Lunkenheimer, Abby Bilinski, Kelleen Santoianni, Andrew Stegenga, John DiFrancesca, Ryan Mauck
Staff Committee:
Paul Dyer, Jen Beattie, Michelle Zimmerman
Branding Committee
Brittany Probst, Stacy Rockweiler, Chris Madson, Tiffany Ryan, Vicky Rogers
Community Committee
Joe Kalisek, Sandee Dwire, Paul Wilm, Sarah Halvorson
Mr. Carl Vallianatos [email protected]
Mr. Vallianatos is a former social science educator and former assistant principal. He is currently the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at McHenry High School. While reading the book Mindset, by Carol Dweck, he envisioned the positive changes that could occur from implementing this thought process into the culture of District 156. Mr. Vallianatos wants to see every student grow and reach their potential in this district. He believes that this mindset will have a huge impact on that process.
Mr. Rob Niemic [email protected]
Mr. Niemic is a social science educator and has been an active participant in spreading the culture of growth mindset throughout McHenry High School. He has co-lead the growth mindset staff development initiative, and has a deep passion for this philosophy. Not only does he actively spread McHenry Mindset to his students, but he also promotes this thought process in athletics, while being the Head Girls Basketball coach, Asst. Varsity Football Coach, and Freshman Boys Baseball Coach.
Mr. Sean Serner [email protected]
Mr. Sterner is a social science educator and is very excited to spread the word of growth mindset throughout McHenry High School. He coined the term "McHenry Mindset". Along with Mr. Niemic, he has helped lead the growth mindset staff development initiative, led the student committee, and is excited to see the effects the McHenry Mindset will have on the culture of the school. Mr. Sterner is also involved in spreading this concept to the golf course as he is the Head Girls Golf Coach.
Student Committee:
John Lunkenheimer, Abby Bilinski, Kelleen Santoianni, Andrew Stegenga, John DiFrancesca, Ryan Mauck
Staff Committee:
Paul Dyer, Jen Beattie, Michelle Zimmerman
Branding Committee
Brittany Probst, Stacy Rockweiler, Chris Madson, Tiffany Ryan, Vicky Rogers
Community Committee
Joe Kalisek, Sandee Dwire, Paul Wilm, Sarah Halvorson