Joined SMA in 2003

Illinois Wesleyan University BA
Roosevelt University MA
Dominican University MAEA
Type 75 Illinois Administrative Certificate

Ray Coleman came to St. Monica School in 2003 after serving as a middle school teacher at St. Ladislaus School in Chicago and St. Francis de Sales School in Lake Zurich. Within a short time, St. Monica Academy began research into environmental practices and sustainability.

In 2006, Mr. Coleman and St. Monica teachers, authored a comprehensive curriculum called SEEDS (Student Environmental Education & Development Studies). This educational initiative led to an eventual partnership with the Chicago Botanic Garden and with St. Monica School being awarded academy status in 2007.

Mr. Coleman enjoys sports and traveling with his family. He and his wife Anna, have five children: Trey 22, Julia 21, Jason 19, Jack 17, & Jillian 15.

(Feb 2022)