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A little bit of History
In 2004, a group of Christian businessmen purchased the shuttered St. Callistus School and parish from the Archdiocese of Chicago. The parish included school facilities, a chapel, a gym, a rectory, and a convent. With the assistance of hundreds of volunteers, future students, and eventually private contractors, Chicago Hope Academy began a full year of renovation. Highlights included hosting 200 volunteers from Aurora Christian High School who spent their spring break living on our gym floor by night and executing the demolition plan and chapel stage reconstruction by day. August 29, 2005 after a memorable grand opening ceremony, Chicago Hope Academy welcomed its first freshman and sophomore classes. It soon became clear in 2006 that future enrollments would necessitate additional classrooms and athletic facilities. Construction began on a new wing and continued through the summer. In fall 2007, five additional classrooms were added, in addition to a reception area for the chapel, and a state-of-the-art weight room and cardio room. A beautiful artificial turf surface was added to Hope Field and Altgeld Park in 2013. The Hope track was completed in 2019. Chicago Hope Academy continues to expand in the Near West Side community.
Leadership
Ike Muzikowski
President and Principal
The son of Hope founders, Bob and Tina Muzikowski, Ike graduated CHA in 2011 before studying Economics at Columbia University. He served as the College Counselor, Admissions Director, long-term sub, International Student Program Director, and varsity soccer coach prior to earning a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Harvard. Ike lives in East Garfield Park, and enjoys international travel, soccer, classic novels, stand-up comedy, and announcing Hope sports games.
Gail Clark
Executive Assistant to the President
Michael Broccolino
Chief Financial Officer
Rebecca Rodriguez
Dean of Academics
Charles Landrum
Dean of Student Culture
Michael Wright
Student Support Specialist
Jenellie Coleman
School Counselor
Joseph Salituro
Athletic Director & General Manager – Hope Student Athletic Center
Joe Salituro was born and raised on the northwest side of Chicago. After attending Loyola Academy, he went on to graduate from Loyola University Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts – Communications degree. Prior to joining the Athletics Department at Chicago Hope Academy in 2020, Joe spent almost two decades working in sports marketing and event management. He was in charge of numerous sporting events including, The Under Armour All-America Football Game, The College Slam Dunk and Three Point Championships, and The College Home Run Derby. Joe’s main responsibilities at Hope include leading the Athletics Department and managing the Athletics Campus, which includes Hope Gym, Hope Track, and Hope Field at Altgeld Park. Joe currently lives on the northwest side of Chicago with his wife and two sons.
Lafayette McGary
Assistant Athletic Director
Lafayette McGary Jr. was born and raised on the West side of Chicago. After graduating from Chicago Hope Academy in 2015, Lafayette earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing and Master’s degree in Business Design and Innovation at Carthage College. While in college, Lafayette had a successful career as a member of the football team which inspired him to become involved with a career in Athletics. He now serves as the Assistant Athletic Director, and works closely with student-athletes, coaches, and trainers to promote athletic success. Lafayette is passionate about mentoring urban youth to help with life skills in the neighborhood of Austin where he grew up. In his spare time, Lafayette enjoys volunteering at local park districts and spending time with family.
Chris Mallette
Director of Community Engagement and Head Football Coach
Chris is the Head Football Coach and manages relationships with Hope’s community partners, including close ties with the Police force, Fire department, city council, local churches and violence reduction initiatives in gang & community outreach. A man of God called to raise up young men and women of color, Chris has been in ministry for over two decades in some of the toughest areas of Chicago. He fondly recalls praying tongues on gang outreach trips and seeing police officers commit their lives to Christ. He previously worked in Mayor Daley’s cabinet as head of the violence reduction strategy and has served in education and youth coaching for 20+ years. He attended Princeton University where he was an All American linebacker, and received his JD from the University of Pennsylvania. He Is a proud husband and father of 4. Chris’s son, Judah, is a Junior at Hope and his son, Levi, is an incoming freshman.
Scout Muzikowski
Director of Admissions
Lissette Ortiz
Admissions Counselor
Williett Hewlett
Business Office Coordinator
Jackson Willis
Registrar
Melissa Montiel
Main Office Manager
Phoebe Caudill
Main Office Assistant
Bart Marchant
Chief Advancement Officer
Christine Holt
Executive Assistant to the Chief Advancement Officer
Staunton Peck
Vice President of Advancement
Traci Melcher
Scholarship Procurement Director
Jose Nietes
Career Advancement Officer
Irma Dominguez
Building & Facilities Manager
Oliver Willis
Facilities Manager Assistant
Keith Sanders
Assistant Building Manager
Founders
Bob and Tina Muzikowski
Contact Us
2189 W Bowler Street Chicago, IL 60612
Main Number: 312.491.1600
Email: info@chicagohopeacademy.org
Facility Addresses
Chicago Hope Academy
Volleyball | Wrestling
2189 W Bowler St
Chicago, IL 60612
Livingston Field
Soccer | Softball
2139 W Lexington St
Chicago, IL 60612
Altgeld Park
Football | Soccer | Baseball
2650 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612
Hope Track/Rugby Field
Track & Field | Rugby
721 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
Hope Student Athletics Center
Basketball | Wrestling
2641 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612