Mrs. Lea Hilke

7th and 8th grade ELA Teacher

Ms. Hilke began teaching in 2008 at St. Paul the Apostle School in Joliet and joined the Cathedral of St. Raymond in 2024. She is blessed to be part of a school community where faith, kindness, and learning go hand-in-hand. She loves teaching junior high ELA and helping students grow not just in reading and writing, but also in confidence, reflection, and awareness of the world around them.

Ms. Hilke earned her B.S. in History with a minor in Criminal Justice from Northwest Missouri State University and later completed her Middle and Secondary Education Certification through the College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Nebraska. She is certified to teach English Language Arts and earned her Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology from Lewis University in 2014.

Outside the classroom, she enjoys gardening, biking, and spending time with her family. She and her husband share their home with Luke, their quirky and lovable dog, and are kept on their toes by their four grandkids.