Tom Lahey

Tom Lahey continued his education after graduating from Stagg High School at the University of Dubuque where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education and Heath. He started his career at Orland Park Junior High teaching P.E. and Health, as well as coaching basketball and wrestling. He then came back to D230 to teach P.E., Health and Drivers Education at Andrew High School. In 1985, he became Dean of Students, was promoted to Head Dean and held that position for the next 21 years. For 21 of his 30 years spent at Andrew, he servced as Head Coach of Wrestling. He coached 24 individual All-State Place winnners, including 5 state champions. In 2001, Lahey was inducted into the Illinois High School Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame for all of his accomplishments. Although he retired in 2008, he remained active in District 230 filling long-term substitute positions, as needed.