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Eileen Bruno Selected for Heart of the School Award from St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick School
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The Archdiocese of Chicago's Heart of the School Awards encompass nine award areas, with two nominees selected for each award. Mrs. Eileen Bruno is one of 18 teachers, administrators and staff members from across the Archdiocese's 217 Catholic schools who were selected as a 2017 winner. Mrs. Burno was selected for the Heart of Christ award. Recipients of this award are outstanding examples of Christian service, love and compassion. Through both work and witness, they live out our Catholic mission every day.
Mrs. Bruno began teaching at St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick School in 1998 as the eighth grade teacher. She also served as the assistant principal for a time, as well as the fifth grade teacher. Currently, she teaches language arts for junior high students and guides eighth grade students through preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Eileen received her bachelor’s degree from St. Xavier University.
St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick School is a preschool through 8th grade Catholic school offering a personalized approach to learning that focuses on faith, academics and community service. St. Al/St. Pat’s School students score above national and regional test scores, preparing them for academic success. To learn more about St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick School visit www.stals-stpats.org.
