 | The combined legacies of Lake Forest Academy and Ferry Hall live on today within the walls of the campus--academic excellence, robust fine arts and athletic programs, global opportunities in an ever changing and competitive world. The pluralistic culture and energetic and innovative programs distinguish the LFA of today and excite and encourage all to support the school in a variety of ways with their time, talent and resources.
Through the annual Academy Fund program, school supporters can contribute resources year after year to support the school’s annual operating budget. The current Capital Campaign has enhanced many historic and state-of-the art facilities while also growing the school’s endowment. A variety of planned giving options provide a legacy opportunity for contributors who have supported the school for years during their lifetimes and want to remember LFA after their passing.
Regardless of the various ways donors can support LFA, people continue to support the school to ensure that vibrancy, relevance and top-notch learning opportunities exist today and for future generations. And, to make these opportunities accessible for the broadest group of young adult students, the school needs continuous support to attract and retain the finest faculty, to enroll the most qualified students regardless of financial need, and to keep the entire program as exceptional as possible.
Please join the External Relations staff in gathering support for LFA. |
| |  John StrudwickHead of School, Acting Dean of External Relations, and History Instructor 847-615-3236
A native of the United Kingdom, John Strudwick took the helm at LFA in July 2001 after 24 years of teaching, including 17 years at Philips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, as a teacher, Dean, coach, and dorm parent. His educational background is in economics, with a B.Sc. from the London School of Economics, an M.A. from Queen’s University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. As a member of the history department faculty, John has taught US History at LFA; he currently teaches Economics and AP Economics and team teaches Comparative African Studies.
Under John’s capable and strong leadership, LFA has grown in many ways: the student body and faculty are more numerous, better qualified, and more diverse than ever; the campus buildings and sports fields have been revitalized; the school’s reputation is excellent and well-recognized locally, nationally, and internationally; and the current comprehensive campaign will result in significant improvements in the school’s facilities and endowment. His foresight has produced a new mission statement, a vision statement, and a long-term strategic plan that unify the purpose of the entire school. John and his family, math teacher and Dean of Admission Loring, and children Jane, Andrew, and Ian live on campus in Wood House.
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 Susan HoaglandAssociate Dean of External Relations 847-615-3276 Susan Hoagland joined the External Relations department in 2009. She has a B.A. from Case Western Reserve University and has spent her entire career in fundraising. Prior to LFA she was Director of Development at Ragdale Foundation, an artists' community in Lake Forest, and the Director of Development at Lake Forest Country Day School. Susan and her husband, Peter, live in Lake Bluff where they raised their three children.
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 Nancy BatemanDonor Records Manager 847-615-3212 Nancy Bateman came to LFA in 2005. Nancy's husband, Jeffery, is a faculty member at LFA in the Math Department. Their son, Nate, graduated from the Academy in 2008. Nancy studied voice and piano at Moody Bible Institute and Michigan State University. She is a Dorm Parent along with her husband in the Girls' Marshall Field Dormitory. |
 Alexandra CampbellDirector of Communications 847-615-3284 Alexandra Campbell came to LFA in 2010. She previously worked in Admissions and Communications at an all girls’ boarding and day school in Virginia. She is a graduate of Miss Porter’s School in Farmington, Connecticut and holds her B.A. from Denison University. She lives off campus in Libertyville with her four-legged side kick, Gretel.
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 Julie KennedySpecial Events Coordinator 847-615-3298 Julie joined the External Relations Department in 2011. She holds a BA from Emerson College and a master’s degree from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern. She has worked in marketing at Kraft, Sara Lee and Ernst & Whinney. As a volunteer she has held roles in support of the Winnetka Community Nursery School, Joseph Sears School, Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago and Lake Forest Academy. Julie is the parent of two alumni, Casey '08 and Kathleen '10, and two current students Meg '13 and Ned '15. Julie and her family live in Kenilworth. |
 Ruth KeysoMajor Gifts Officer 847-615-3268 Ruth Keyso has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame, a master’s from the University of Michigan, and a master’s in journalism from Northwestern University. She began working at the Academy in 2001 as director of communications. In 2010, she moved into fundraising and is currently a major gift officer for the Academy. Keyso has taught English in Japan and Switzerland and authored a book, Women of Okinawa: Nine Voices from a Garrison Island (Cornell University Press), in 2000. She lives in Vernon Hills.
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 Sheila MollerDirector of Parent Relations 847-615-3238 Sheila Moller joined LFA’s External Relations Department in 2008 where she worked in the Office of Alumni Relations before assuming the role of Director of Parent Relations in 2010. Prior to joining LFA, Sheila worked as a sales representative and manager, and as a stay- at home parent and community volunteer. Sheila and her husband Larry live in Lincolnshire, and have three children, including Lauren, a graduate of the class of 2007. |
 Kristine PetroshiusAdvancement Services Administrator 847-615-3243 Kristine Petroshius is the Advancement Services Administrator for the External Relations Department of LFA. She has a bachelor's degree in History with a focus in european history from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Prior to LFA she worked as the Fund Development Manager at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lake County (now BBBSMC) for over three years and as a Policy Analyst at Combined Insurance Company of America for almost five years. She resides in Waukegan with her husband and two young sons. |
Susan RossoExternal Relations Administrative Assistant 847-615-3275 Susan recently joined the ER Department as Administrative Assistant. Previously she had spent 15 years at Lake Forest Country Day School, including seven years in the Admission Department and five years as Assistant to the Head of the Lower School. She is the mother of an alumnus, Matthew ’05 and a current student, Jessie '14. |
 Christine Ryder847-615-3215 Christine Ryder joined the External Relations department in 2006. She holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Prior to her role as Director of Academy Fund, Christine worked as Gift Processing Coordinator and Development Assistant for the Academy Fund. Her educational career includes teaching experience in France and Spain, and she first joined LFA in 1992 as an English as a Second Language teacher. Christine resides on campus with her husband, Steve, who is a French teacher at the Academy, and their two children. |
 Jeremiah StevensDirector of Alumni Relations 847-615-3285 Jeremiah Stevens came to Lake Forest Academy in 2010. He was previously the Director of Alumni Relations for his alma mater, UWC-USA, in Montezuma, New Mexico. Jeremiah holds a B.A. from Centenary College, a M.A. in sociology from University of Washington, and a M.Ed. from Wright State University in secondary social science. He lives off campus in Chicago. |
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