Meet the Faculty & Staff...

Mike Scholz, Principal
Coming straight from his principalship at St. Thomas More Catholic High School in Champaign, IL, Mike Scholz brings to McGivney almost 20 years of high school experience. Before he was assistant principal and principal at St. Thomas More, Mr. Scholz was principal at Mascoutah High School, and he was associate principal and athletic director at Mt. Zion High School before that. So coming back to Southern Illinois feels like coming home for Mr. Scholz, even more so because he'll be closer to his children -- and more importantly grandchildren -- who have made our community their home.

Mr. Scholz is excited about the opportunity to lead Father McGivney Catholic High School with his signature dynamic energy. His vast experience in management, state learning standards, technology, strategic planning, faith formation, and ACT preparation make him a great fit for a new school with high expectations for students. Mr. Scholz recognizes the importance of encouraging well-rounded students who can stand up to the expectations of professionalism, Christian service, and high moral character, as well as academic success.

A very hands-on Principal, Mr. Scholz looks forward to getting to know each and every student and family that is part of the McGivney family. He's also looking forward to working with our teachers and rounding out the faculty roster to include instructors that share the same energy, faith, dedication, experience and high standards that McGivney expects.

Emilio Aita, Faith Formation Director & Theology Faculty
Emilio Aita comes to McGivney from Chippewa Falls, WI where he and his family have lived since 2006. There he taught high school Religion and Physical Education, directed the Campus Ministry program for the Catholic high school and middle school, and directed a Deanery wide youth ministry program serving 13 parishes. Some highlights of youth ministry included yearly trips to Washington D.C. for the Pro-Life March, Steubenville Youth Conferences in California and Colorado, and World Youth Day in Madrid, Spain. He has his BA in Religious Studies, Secondary Education, and Physical Education from Benedictine College in Atchison, KS and his MA in Education and School Leadership from Viterbo University in La Crosse, WI.

Emilio is originally from St. Louis, MO and graduated from St. Mary's High School in 2001. He met his wife Janie, from Tampa, KS, while on a football scholarship at Benedictine. They now have 4 wonderful children: Antonio, 5, Sebastian, 3, (who will attend St. John Neumann Catholic Grade school next year) and twins Raphael and Mariana, 17 months. Emilio is a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a strong Pro-Life advocate which also makes Father McGivney Catholic High School the perfect place to continue serving Christ and His Church through education.

Henry Johnson, CMAA, Athletic Director & Physical Education Faculty
With over 30 years of teaching and coaching experience and 23 years of athletic administrator experience, Henry Johnson is looking forward to launching McGivney's athletics. As the District Athletic Director for the Mascoutah School District for the last 15 years, Mr. Johnson was involved with the building of a new high school, a new all weather track and new baseball and softball fields.  Mr. Johnson has also run numerous tournaments hosted by Mascoutah including a girls’ basketball tournament which has been held for 34 years and a wrestling tournament which has been held for 42 years.   He has served the high school on numerous committees including student handbook, semester exams and safety.  Mr. Johnson is the huddle coach for Fellowship of Christian Athletes and has served as a district CPR/AED instructor. 

Mr. Johnson's service to the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has included serving on the Athletic Advisory Committee, Sportsmanship Advisory Committee, and the Strategic Plan Committee and as a Liaison to the Board of Directors. He has also hosted numerous IHSA regional and sectional tournaments and served as the president of Illinois Athletic Directors Association and is presently serving on the credentials committee of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association.

In 2010–11 Mr. Johnson was named the Illinois Athletic Directors Association Class 3A – 4A Athletic Director of the Year.  He was also awarded the State Award of Merit by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association in 2008.

Mr. Johnson and his wife Jean will have been married 39 years in June.  They have three grown daughters and three wonderful grandkids -- two boys and one girl.   Mr. Johnson enjoys fishing, reading, travel and spending time with the grandkids.

Mr. Johnson is looking forward to getting to know the McGivney students and their families.  He said that he is excited to be a part of this new school and looks forward to the challenge of getting everything ready.  Go Griffins!

Amy Ball, Mathematics & Science Faculty
“I feel honored to be among the first teachers of Father McGivney Catholic High School.  I am blessed to teach our youth in a Catholic school,” said Mrs. Amy Ball.  Mrs. Ball joins FMCHS with her Master of Arts in Teaching degree from SIUE.  Her Bachelor of Science is in Industrial Engineering from Mississippi State University.  She earned her MBA from the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business. 

Mrs. Ball and her family are members of St. Mary Parish in Edwardsville where she previously volunteered as a cantor and an interim music director.  Her four children attend St. Mary's School.  St. Mary's encouraged Mrs. Ball in her teaching career when she was a substitute teacher in Music, Computers, and Elementary and Middle School classes.  Mrs. Ball said, “I am enthusiastic about helping our young people deepen their faith while preparing them academically to achieve their dreams.” 

Mrs. Ball brings to FMCHS her multiple teaching endorsements including Math and Science.  She links course content to Core Curriculum Standards for those subjects.  Mrs. Ball teaches with a variety of interactive technology including electronic textbooks and SmartBoards for educators and students. 

During Master of Arts in Teaching coursework for SIUE, Mrs. Ball observed and practiced education methods with her field study at Edwardsville High School and Grigsby Middle School.  Her current pre-service teaching assignment is in EHS' Math department.  Mrs. Ball is a member of the Illinois and National Educators Associations, the National Science Teachers Association, and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. 

The combination of her experience, education, and strong Catholic faith prepared Mrs. Ball well for teaching at Father McGivney.  Mrs. Ball was employed in industry for over thirteen years.  She worked as an engineer and manager for Mack Trucks, TRW Automotive Safety Systems, Walt Disney World, and Whirlpool.  Her previous work facilitates real-world connections to class content for her students.  She stated, “I am eager to work with Father McGivney's various students in math and science, including Honors and College Prep  courses.  I am excited about McGivney because this school will support our Catholic faith as well as teach skills for success to our youth.”

David Michael, Spanish & Business Faculty
David Michael is a graduate of the College of Business at the University of Illinois. He graduated in the top 3% of his class of over 8,000 students at the U of I while obtaining Bachelors and Masters degrees in Accountancy.  Mr. Michael also earned a minor in Spanish while studying and living in Costa Rica for over five months.  Upon graduating, he spent this past summer studying for and successfully passing all four parts of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.  After passing the CPA exam, Mr. Michael returned to Costa Rica to teach at a private elementary school for almost three months.  In addition to working with the McGivney staff, Mr. Michael works in the office at his family’s restaurant in Highland and also leads a Bible study for the young adults at St. Paul parish in Highland.

A lifelong member of St. Paul parish in Highland, Mr. Michael attended St. Paul Catholic grade school from preschool through 8th grade. He attended Breese Mater Dei Catholic High School before graduating from Breese Central Community High School.  In high school Mr. Michael played football and basketball, earning seven varsity letters.  Mr. Michael attributes his passion for God, faith formation, and love for others to his more than 13 years of Catholic education.

"I am excited... because I believe life is about the people you meet and the things you create with them. Over the course of the next year, many new faces will cross each of our paths as we move forward together with the hopes of building a high school rich in the Catholic faith. I cannot think of anything more rewarding than to help create a high school committed to developing young believers into mature disciples of Christ."

Bobbie J. Madura, Guidance Counselor
Bobbie J. Madura is an Illinois native of the Metro-East area. She grew up in Collinsville, and was a member of S.S. Peter & Paul Parish from Baptism.  She attended S.S. Peter & Paul Elementary School from Kindergarten through 8th grade where she formed friendships that have lasted her lifetime.  Mrs. Madura graduated from Althoff Catholic High School and then attended SWIC, before marrying Timothy G. Madura, who at that time had enlisted in the United States Air Force.  Thus began her travels throughout the world -- the Maduras lived in Japan, Guam and the Netherlands where Mrs. Madura taught PSR, led sacramental preparation, and even enjoyed an audience with Pope John Paul II, a day she will never forget.

Mrs. Madura majored in Psychology at The University of Maryland, after which she worked with the Department of Defense School System (DoDDS) for over nine years during her residence overseas.  During that time, Mrs. Madura worked as a Liaison between DoDDS Schools and International Schools, translating classes for American students who were transitioning to and from this base.  Following a sabbatical from her educational pursuits, she chose to attend graduate school through Bowie State University, where she earned her Masters of Education Degree in Guidance and Counseling.  Upon returning to the United States, Mrs. Madura worked as an Elementary Teacher and Middle School Guidance Counselor in Florida, also continuing to teach PSR.

After only four years with Bay County Schools, Mrs. Madura moved back to the Metro-East area following her husband’s retirement from the Air Force.  She and her family joined St. Jerome Parish upon their move to Troy, where she volunteered as a PSR Catechist.  Since her return, Mrs. Madura has obtained Illinois Certification as a School Counselor, has worked as a substitute teacher, is a member of the St. Clair County Crisis Response Team, maintains membership in the American School Counselor’s Association, and volunteers as a Eucharist Minister at St. Jerome Parish. She currently resides in Troy with her husband and daughters, who will be attending college next fall. Mrs. Madura values a Catholic education; she realizes the education she received while a student at Althoff more than prepared her for college as well as for a life dedicated to her faith.

OPENINGS: Faculty & Staff
Father McGivney Catholic High School in Maryville, IL seeks innovative and energetic candidates for faculty positions in theology, math, science, social studies, language arts, foreign languages, fine arts, physical education, and technology.  All faculty members will be entrusted with protecting the Catholic identity of the school and promoting our mission statement.  Available positions are for Full or Part-time.  Special consideration will be given to candidates with multiple endorsements.  Candidates must be willing and able to coach or sponsor activities.  All candidates should submit the two completed applications, a curriculum vitae, and a reference letter from their pastor. Any candidate interested in a coaching position only should submit a resume. References will be requested at a later date.

All candidates should submit the two completed applications (below), a curriculum vitae, and a reference letter from their current pastor. For inquiries concerning any position, contact Mike Scholz, principal, at principal@frmcgivneyhs.com or 618-855-9010. Electronically submitted application documents are preferred.

Application for Professional Employment - Teacher, Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
Professional Position Employment Reference - Teacher, Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois