Physical Education

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Erick Black - 309-698-7554 - eblack@ep309.org

Coach Black is entering his first year at East Peoria High School, he is originally from Maroa Illinois. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Millikin University in Decatur Illinois where he was a four year member of the Big Blue Football Team. Coach Black has also had stops at Maroa-Forsyth High School, Farmington High School and Dwight Township High School where he has taught, Physical Education, health and Drivers Education. During his tenure he has coached football, boys nad girls basketball and softball. Coach Black has been married to his wife Amy for 26 years and they have two children their daughter Taran and son Jared. Coach Black is a die-hard Green Bay packer Fan.

Brad Bouris - 309-698-7519 - bbouris@ep309.org

Mr. Bouris is in his second year of teaching here at East Peoria High School, he is originally from El Paso, Illinois. He received his Bachelors degree in Kinesiology and Recreation from Eureka College. Mr. Bouris also played baseball at the college level. He spent two years at Kishwaukee Jr. College, one year at Oklahoma State University, and one year at Illinois State University. Mr. Bouris is the varisty head Girls Golf Coach and Varsity softball assistant coach. Mr. Bouris has been married for 10 years to his wife Kelly. They have 2 kids. Their son Braxton is 6 and their daughter Kenley is 5. Mr. Bouris is a HUGE Cubs Fan!!!

Brett Gonigam - 309-694-8301 - bgonigam@ep309.org

Brett Gonigam is a graduate of Western Illinois University where he majored in K-12 Kinesiology. After graduating, Brett taught one year at St. Philomena grade school in Peoria, IL. Since being at East Peoria High School, Brett has taught PE for 3 years, Health for one year, and is currently the Drivers Education Instructor for the last 3 years. Along with teaching at East Peoria, Brett also is a coach at East Peoria High School. Brett currently is in his 7th year of coaching boys basketball, 3rd year as girl's golf coach, and first year as the bass fishing coach. Brett has also coached baseball for 2 years. When Brett is not teaching or coaching, he enjoys playing golf, basketball, baseball/softball, fishing, and spending time with his wife and children.

Phil Johns - 309-698-7509 - pjohns@ep309.org

I graduated from Canton High School in 1987, where I won an IHSA State Championship for wrestling with a 43-0 record. Iearned a scholarship to SIU-E. I was the Most Outstanding Male Athlete at SIU-E in 1991. Prior to coaching and teaching at East Peoria, Ihave been an elementary PE teacher for many years. I have 3 wonderful children, Alex, Savannah, and Emilee and they are the joy of my life. I have have been teaching at EPCHS since 2006.

Denee Menzione - 309-694-8365 - dmenzione@ep309.org

Ms. Denee' Menzione started teaching at EPCHS in 2011. She is originally from Darien, Illinois and graduated from Downers Grove South High School. She received her Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Sports Studies from Eastern Illinois University and received her Driver's Education certificate from Olivet Nazarene University. Ms. Menzione also completed her endorsement in Educational Leadership through Aurora University. During her time at Eastern Illinois University she was a four year member of the Panther softball team where she played third base and outfield. Ms. Menzione is currently the varsity head softball coach here at EPCHS but also coached girls basketball in years past. When she is not teaching, coaching she enjoys fishing, being outdoors, and cheering on her favorite professional teams, the Chicago Blackhawks and the Chicago Cubs!

Katelyn Romeo - 309-698-7541 - kromeo@ep309.org

Kate Romeo is a Physical Education and Drivers Education Teacher here at East Peoria High School. She is originally from Vernon Hills, Illinois. She coaches the Freshman Girls Volleyball and Sophomore Girls Basketball. She received her Bachelor’s of science in kinesiology and sports from Eastern Illinois University with a minor in health. She recently received her endorsement in Drivers Education this past summer.