District Directory
Ms. Adolphson
Mrs. Jamie Adolphson is the Associate Principal. She earned her undergraduate degree from Bradley University and her Master’s in Educational Leadership and Administration from Saint Xavier University. Jamie previously taught for Pekin District 108 as an emotional/behavioral classroom teacher before joining the Pekin High School Staff teaching Special Education Science. The last three years Jamie spent as a Dean of Students at Pekin High School. Jamie is married to her husband Cory, and they have a daughter Kylie and a son Bradley.
Mr. Arbisi
"Does life imitate art, or does art imitate life?" Whatever the answer is, the Arts are alive and well here in Morton 709.
It is a pleasure to be a part of the team that helps get nearly every arts-related production up and going in the district. Band, Orchestra, Choir, Theater, and Art Shows with promising student resident artists bring many into our community to enjoy the talents of our students.
The Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center is a busy place for budding talent and creative minds. Learn more about the school and community connection at berthafrank.org
Ms Ball
Mr. Barker
Ms. Beard
Ms. Berger
All students come to explore, perform, and enjoy the world of music. Students learn basic music theory, demonstrate their knowledge by playing many kinds of instruments, and perform their talents through a concert format. We strive to have all of our students feel successful in developing not only musical skills but also a lifelong appreciation of music.
Ms. Berger
Ms. Beyer
Ms. Bilyeu
Ms. Block
Katie Bolkema
Mr. Bradford
Mr. Brilley
Mr. Bushman
Ms. Buzzell
Ms. Christianson
Ms Ciocca
Ms Corey
Ms. Dallinger-Eaker
Ms. Dardanes
Mr Dardanes
Ms DeHart
Mr Dehm
Mr. DeLong
Mr. Deters
Mr. Dunehew
Ms. Durand
Ms. Dyche
Ms. Eckart
Ms. Eddleman
Mr. Epkins
Mr. Feleccia
Ms Fell
Mr. Finney
Ms. Fonner
Ms. Fort
Ms. Fountain
Mr. Franks
Ms. Friend
Ms. Fritts
Ms. Gardner
Mr. Garner
Mr. Getz
Mr. Ginzel
Ms Gordon
Mr. Grant
Mr. Gray
Ms. Gschwend
Ms. Gunter
Mr Hatter
Ms. Heitz
Mr. Henderson
Mr. Hendricks
Mr. Herrmann
Mr. Todd Herrman is an Assistant Principal and Dean of Students (A-L) at Morton High School.
He earned an undergraduate degree from Illinois State University in Marketing. After a couple years of working in the business sector, Todd decided to pursue a career in education. He worked as a classroom aide in an alternative education classroom and went on to acquire an undergraduate degree in Business Education from Illinois State University.
Mr. Herrmann taught and coached at East Peoria Junior High and High School for six years. He taught both STEM and Business courses, and he coached cross country and track and field. After obtaining his Master's degree in Educational Leadership from Aurora University, he worked as Dean of Students at Pekin High School for two years.
Mr. Herrmann is married to his wife Nicole, they have two daughters and a son, Adelyn,Olivia, and Zachary.
Ms. Hess
Ms. Hobbs
Ms. Holmgren
Mr. Hornsby
Ms. Hornsby
Ms. Hoskins
Mr. Hurst
Mr. Ingwersen
Mr. Jacob
Ms. James
Mr. Jones
Scott Jones is the Athletic Director. He is a native of Berwyn, IL where he attended Morton West High School and Hinsdale South High School. He holds degrees from Western Illinois University and the American College of Education. Scott taught instrumental music for 19 years and during that time has coached Football, Baseball and Softball. He was awarded the ICA Softball Coach of the Year in 2007 & 2009, and was also awarded the Illinois Principal’s Association (CIV) Assistant Principal of the Year in 2014 while working for Dunlap High School. During his free time Scott enjoys playing Golf, Softball, and traveling with his wife Jeanie, who teaches 3rd Grade for the Brimfield Schools. Scott and Jeanie have 5 children and 2 grandchildren.
Mr. Keefauver
Ms. Kelly
Ms. Kerby
Ms. Kienitz
Mrs. Christina Kienitz grew up in Lubbock, Texas and Michigan City, Indiana. She attended Ball State University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies Education. During thirteen years as a Social Studies teacher at Pekin Community High School, Mrs. Kienitz also completed a Master of Science at ISU in Curriculum and Instruction and a Master of Science in School Counseling at Bradley. Mrs. Kienitz was a school counselor at PCHS for two years before becoming a school counselor at MHS in 2016. Mrs. Kienitz is thrilled to be a part of the greater Morton Community and to collaboratively serve the students and families of MHS!
Mr. King
Ms. King
Mr. Klinkner
Ms. Knapp
Ms. Kolacki
Ms. Kolls
Ms. Lane
Ms. Lienhop
Mr. Lindley
Ms. Lucas
Mr. Mahannah
Ms. Malin
Ms. Maran
Ms. McClure
Mr. McFarland
Ms. McKimmey
Ms. Monferdini
Ms. Moss
Ms. Muniz
Mr. Myers
Mr Neisen
Ms. Osborne
Ms. Osmers
Ms Parungao
Ms. Plevka
Ms. Powers
Mr. Prichard
Josh Prichard is an Assistant Principal/Dean for students whose last names begin with M-Z. He grew up in Morton and graduated from Morton High School in 2005. He earned his undergraduate degree from Luther College in 2009 and his Master’s in Educational Leadership from Aurora University in 2014. Prior to becoming an Assistant Principal at Morton High School, Josh taught PE and Health for Morton District 709 for 6 years and served as the head wrestling coach for Morton High School for 8 years. He currently lives in Morton and enjoys spending time with his wife Rachel and their two girls Anna and Paisley.
Mr. Pullium
Ms Railey
Ms. Ripka
Mrs. Deidre Ripka is the Principal at Morton High School. She spent her formative years as a Lady Pretzel at Freeport High School in Freeport, Illinois. She attended Western Illinois University as an elementary education major, Golden Apple Scholar, and a member of the women’s basketball team. She taught 8th grade Language Arts at Central Junior High in Kewanee, Illinois, and was also a girls basketball coach at Kewanee High School. While teaching, Mrs. Ripka earned her MS in School Counseling at WIU. In 2005, she moved into the Counseling Office at Morton High School and became the Director of Counseling in 2007. She earned her Educational Leadership certificate from Bradley University in May 2013 and was an assistant principal and dean for three years.
Mrs. Ripka and her husband live in Morton with their children, Izzy and Anderson. In her free time she enjoys watching her kids play sports, cooking, and being active outdoors.