Friday Five: Mother’s Day Edition

Balancing the life of being a mother and a psychologist working with stressed-out high school students seems next to impossible. Not only are you raising a child, but you also have dozens of kids dependent on you for guidance throughout their most formative years. However, Abigail Salat, one of Lake Forest High School’s most accommodating and thoughtful psychologists, manages to do just that. “Dr...

In the Marsch household, hockey is a big deal. All four children play. The sport brings a busy schedule with frequent games, practices, and tournaments. Through it all, Mrs. Amy Marsch is there. “When my brothers and I have hockey she makes sure that we get there even if it means missing something for herself, and I am so grateful for that,” said Drew Marsh, the oldest of three sons. “One of ...

The 27-year veteran of Lake Forest High School and mother of three Mrs. Amy Zimmermann has changed the lives of many students around the school and offered a place in her classroom where everyone has the chance to succeed.  She is unbelievably devoted to her students, as she consistently takes time out of her day to help students in need. She makes every student feel like her own, whether that�...

Whether it’s away baseball game at 10 a.m. or an orchestra concert, you will likely find Mrs. Sarah Long sitting in the crowd. “She’s very involved in the community and in the school,” said her son Sammy. “She always wants to be there for me whether it is for sports or for music.” Mrs. Long, a special education teacher, brings this same support and enthusiasm to her work here at ...

Mrs. Kathy Ivinjack, otherwise known as the mastermind behind the food handed out in the senior commons, is a Lake Forest mother whose contributions this year deserve special recognition. The mother of Andrew and  Tess Ivinjack has been involved in just about every school committee and volunteer group over the past 18 years. Currently serving as the senior class parent representative, Mrs. Ivi...