Mrs. DeAnna Cooper will join the Theology Department.

She holds a Culinary Arts Certificate from Joliet Junior College, an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Spoon River College, and a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Science from Western Illinois University.

Mrs. Cooper also holds a Master Catechist Certification from Christendom College and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Theology. She is a certified instructor for Forming Intentional Disciples and has served as a Director of Religious Education for four parishes over eight years. In addition, she has spent a decade supporting youth ministry at the Congregation of St. John Priory.