STUDENT SUPPORT
SCHOOL HEALTH
Aimee Hwang, R.N.
She/Her/Hers
Hello, my name is Aimee and I go by Nurse Aimee or Ms. Aimee to our students. I’ve been at OSM for 16 years. My background in nursing includes Medical/Surgical, PACU (Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit), Cardiac/Neuro/general Intensive Care Units, and dermatology. You will see me in the Nurse’s Office and look forward to helping the students when in need.
SCHOOL HEALTH
Beth Toth, R.N.
She/Her/Hers
Hi. My name is Beth Toth and I am a School Nurse at OSM. I go by Nurse Beth. I've been an employee at OSM since 2018 but have been an OSM parent since 2007. Our two daughters have graduated from OSM and are currently in high school. My background in Nursing includes Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, Palliative Care, Workers Compensation Case Management and now School Nursing. I love working with all the students at OSM and keeping our school safe and healthy.
COUNSELOR
Angie Swain, PhD
She/Her/Hers
Hello! I’m Angie Swain, affectionate known as Dr. A. This is my second year as the school counselor.
As an organizational psychologist and psychotherapist, I develop emotionally intelligent strategies to help individuals, families and organizations place well-being at the center of their relationships and workplace culture.
I partner with our Student Support team to accompany and equip students with socio-emotional tools to succeed in school.
I am a graduate of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (PhD); St. Xavier University (MBA); Crown Family School for Social Work at The University of Chicago (MSW), and Catholic Theological Union (MDiv).
STUDENT SUPPORT DIRECTOR: PRESCHOOL - 2ND
Nicole Calderone
She/Her/Hers
Hi Everyone! My name is Nicole Calderone, I am the Director of Student Services at Old St. Mary's. In addition to being the director, I also serve as the Student Support Teacher for preschool-second grade. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters Degree in Special Education. I have two Knights that attend OSM. My daughter is in 7th grade and my son is in 5th grade. During my free time, you can find me watching my kids play their favorite sports, spending time with my husband, and working on fun DIY projects around the house. I am so excited to help our Knights achieve their academic goals. Every child has strengths to build upon, interests to share, and experiences to honor. " I can do things you cannot; you can do things I cannot. Together we can do great things."
STUDENT SUPPORT: 3RD & 4TH GRADE
Kayleigh Cousins
She/Her/Hers
Hi! My name is K-Leigh Cousins, aka Mrs. K-Leigh, and this is my first year teaching at OSM! As the student support teacher, I will be working alongside the homeroom teachers to support students in their classroom learning. I’ll be helping students both one-on-one and in small groups, focusing on building skills, reinforcing key concepts, and providing any extra academic support they may need.
I attended and worked at the Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center and received my Master’s Certification in Academic Language Therapy. I moved to Chicago seven years ago and I currently reside in the South Loop. I love to watch movies, have game nights, and spend time with friends and family. Looking forward to an exciting school year!
STUDENT SUPPORT: 5TH & 6TH GRADE
Catherine Hernandez
She/Her/Hers
Hello! I am Ms. Hernandez, I am the Student Support teacher for 5th & 6th grade. This will be my third year at OSM, you can find me on the second floor, or reach me via email anytime! I was born and raised in Chicago, and attended the University of Illinois at Chicago. In my free time I am running around with my 4 and 3 year old. I love to rewatch my favorite shows, read memoirs, and write. I have always loved learning and I hope to help students build their confidence, advocate for themselves and see the importance of writing and mathematics in everyday life. Have a great 2025-2026 school year!
STUDENT SUPPORT: 7TH & 8TH GRADE
Erin Martin
She/Her/Hers
Hello,
My name is Erin Martin. This is my 6th year at Old Saint Mary’s. I worked as a 2nd grade teacher here in the Angel and Saint rooms for the past 5 years. I am very excited about my new role in 7th & 8th Student Support.
I grew up in Berkeley, Illinois and attended Southern Illinois University and Norwich University. I worked in the entertainment industry for 18 years in Los Angeles and New York. I taught English as a Foreign Language, grades 1-11 in Romankivtsi, Ukraine as a United States Peace Corps Volunteer and 3rd grade for 5 years in New Orleans, Louisiana.
STUDENT SUPPORT: IDEA TEACHER PRESCHOOL - FIFTH GRADE
Sheila McCarthy
She/Her/Hers
Hello! My name is Sheila McCarthy (Mrs. McCarthy), and I am an IDEA teacher providing supplemental support for students in Pre-K through fifth grade. This is my first year at OSM, and I am very excited to be a part of the OSM community. I was previously a full-time classroom teacher teaching first, third, and sixth grades and Title I. In addition to teaching, I worked for several years in the Illinois Early Intervention Program as a Developmental Therapist. I retired in 2022 after teaching full-time for twenty-five + years. Outside of school hours, I enjoy reading, walking, bike-riding, yoga, and spending time with my family and friends.
STUDENT SUPPORT: IDEA TEACHER
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Araceli Perez
She/Her/Hers
Hello! My name is Araceli Perez, and this will be my seventh year teaching and first year at OSM. I am one of the IDEA teachers that works to support our students to meet their goals inside and outside of the classroom.
I was born and raised in Chicago and later attended the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign where I obtained my degree in Education with a minor in Spanish. After graduating I worked as a CPS teacher. I am looking forward to a year full of growth and learning with our middle schoolers!