Administration
Meet the Morton East Administrators!
Our duty at Morton East High School is to provide a safe, enriched, and positive environment for our students, staff and teachers. Meet the Morton East administration team that are here to provide the best education for your students.
Principal
Phone: 708-780-4000 x 2314
Email: JGamboa@jsmorton.org
Illinois State University, Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education
Concordia University Chicago, Master of Arts, School Leadership
Jose Gamboa
Assistant Principals
Dr. Michael Parrie
Assistant Principal of Operations
Phone: 708-780-4000 x 2323
Email: mparrie@jsmorton.org
Patricia Polk, Secretary, (708) 780-4000 x 2326
Welcome to Morton East High School! I am proud to be a Morton Mustang since 2003, having served as a science teacher, a curriculum and assessment director, and now as an assistant principal. In my current role, I oversee attendance, registration, and the master schedule. My goal is to provide an efficient school operation in which students learn best. Aside from Morton, I serve as an adjunct professor at Concordia University of Chicago teaching master's and doctoral level educational leadership classes, as well as volunteer my time as a member of the Park Tower Board of Directors.
Ms. JoAnne Rzadzki
Assistant Principal of Instruction
Phone: 708-780-4000 x 2223
Email: jrzadzki@jsmorton.org
I am proud to be a member of the Morton District 201 family and serve its community. I started in the district as a dean at Morton East, and am amazed as to how we use our resources as best we can to ensure that “every student succeeds.” As an assistant principal, I strive to continue to see that all students can rise to their fullest potential by helping create an equitable learning environment in which our students will grow both educationally and personally. Building relationships with students and community is a very important to me. Because of that, I am happy to be a part of the student activities team and connect with the community. This is my 17th year in education, and my 13th in administration. Three of those have been at Morton, and I am excited to continue to work with our students and community.
Concordia University Chicago, Master of Arts, School Leadership
University of Illinois-Chicago, Bachelor of Arts, Spanish
Ms. Estefania Cortes
Assistant Principal of Student Support Services
Phone: 708-780-4000 x 2995
Email: ecortes@jsmorton.org
BA in English, Northeastern Illinois University
MA in Secondary Education, National-Louis University
MA in Principal Preparation, Concordia University,
LBS1 Endorsement, National-Louis University
Ms. Arianna Gonzalez
Assistant Principal of Assessment and Student Activities
Phone: 708-780-4000 x 2312
Email: agonzalez1@jsmorton.org
Mari Davila, Secretary: 708-780-4000 x 2218
DePaul University - Bachelor of Education
Master of Education in Educational Leadership: Principal Endorsement
Doctor of Philosophy – Educational Leadership (in progress)
St. Francis University – ESL Endorsement
Deans
Ms. Salandra Crockett
Lead Dean of Students
Phone: 708-780-4000 x 2314
Email: SCrockett@jsmorton.org
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Roosevelt University, Master of Arts in History, Master of Arts in Secondary Education, Master of Arts in Education Administration
Ms. Sarah Lorraine
Dean of Students
Phone: 708-780-4000 x 2208
Email: SLorraine@jsmorton.org
Jocelyn Cervantes, Secretary - (708) 780-4000 x 2228
It is my great pleasure to work with the students, families, and staff of Morton East High School. I began my career at Morton East High School in 2014 as the Head Librarian before becoming a Dean of Students in 2022.
Prior to working at Morton East, I worked in event planning and fundraising for the American Diabetes Association and taught English as a Second Language in Taipei, Taiwan. I am a passionate believer in the positive ways that education can transform our students' lives, and my goal is share that appreciation for learning with students. As a Dean of Students, I have the privilege of working with our Morton East team to support students, create equitable learning environments, and build community.
Loyola University Chicago – Bachelor's in Anthropology
DePaul University- Master's in English
University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana - Master's in Library Science
National Louis University- Principal Certificate
Coordinators/Specialists
Ms. Megan Stachura
Special Education Coordinator
Phone: 708-780-4000 x 2333
Email: mstachura@jsmorton.org
Ms. Loukia Mastrodimos
Career and Work Based Learning Coordinator
Phone: 708-780-4000 x 2806
Email: lmastrodimos@jsmorton.org