Learning Support Teams

Welcome to the Learning Support Team (LST) webpage. The LST at Vernon Hills High School is made up of counselors, team leaders, social workers, and support staff. LST members are generally available from 7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Parents are welcome to schedule appointments with LST members by calling (847) 932-2002 or (847) 932-2005. Some services that the LST offers include:

  • Academic counseling
  • College/Career counseling
  • Social/Emotional support
  • Course Planning
  • Attendance concerns
  • Standardized Testing questions

In Need of Some Support?

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Greg Stilling

Assistant Principal

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Bill Bellecomo

Team Leader

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Avelino Cortez

Team Leader

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Madeline Hall

Team Leader

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Juan Carlos Avila

Counselor

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Stephen Downey

Counselor

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Shannon Garcia

Counselor

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Tiffany Heinlein

Counselor

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Daniel Pien

Counselor

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Natasha Rosenak

Counselor

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Rebecca Bellito

Counselor

Nicole Carson

Student Services - CRC ESP

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Sara Gunther

Student Services Admin. Asst.

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Tara Hilliard

LST Secretary

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Julie Moore

LST Secretary

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Michelle Tran

LST Secretary

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Ginger De La Garza

LST Secretary

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Sogi Thomas

Student Services Administrative Assistant

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Amy Dillon

Prevention & Wellness Coordinator

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Josephine DiMarco

Social Worker

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Doug Dusthimer

Social Worker

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Kajal Patel-Thakkar

VHHS School Nurse

Diane Dantes

VHHS School Nurse

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