Administration
Mr. Aliano earned his Bachelor of Elementary Education with endorsements in language arts, math, social science, and physical education. He graduated from Illinois State University in 2003. Go Redbirds! Mr. Aliano earned his Master's in Education in Educational Leadership in 2007 from Aurora University.
Mr. Aliano joined the Keeneyville family in 2003. During his time at Spring Wood, he has taught math, social studies, and reading. He has worked at all three grade levels at Spring Wood Middle School. Mr. Aliano coached cross-country, girls' volleyball, boys' basketball, and track. In 2018, he had the opportunity to implement SEL and restorative practices throughout the building. He served as Assistant Principal from 2019-2022 and is excited to be the Principal of Spring Wood Middle School beginning July 2022.
When Mr. Aliano leaves his Spring Wood family for the day, he heads home to his wife (Sarah) and two daughters (Stella-5 and Mia-2). Sarah is a math coach in the St. Charles School District. Mr. Aliano enjoys spending time with family and friends. He enjoys cooking with Stella, taking road trips, trying new restaurants, and adding to his shoe collection. Mr. Aliano is proud to be a part of the Spring Wood family. He truly bleeds BLUE and GOLD!
Mr. Foege earned his Bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University in 2000, with physical education and health endorsements. He received his driver education endorsement from Chicago University in 2003 and his Master's Degree in Educational Leadership in 2010 from Aurora University.
Before joining the Spring Wood family, Mr. Foege taught physical education at Clare Woods Academy, where he led a team downstate for Special Olympics for 3 years. Mr. Foege joined the Keeneyville family in 2004. During his time at Spring Wood, he taught physical education and health and coached track, cross country, basketball, volleyball, and track.
When Mr. Foege is not at Spring Wood, he goes home to his wife, Amanda, a Bright Horizons regional manager. They enjoy taking motorcycle rides or cruising in our 1976 GMO Cutlass. I also have a few pets that they spend time with, including one Mastador named Thor, two mixed breed dogs named Dolce and Diesel, a horse Blue, a goat Chloe, 22 chickens, ball python Reggie, and a koi pond with too many fish to name. My wife and I just rescued 4 kittens this year as well. Mr. Foege is proud to be a part of the Spring Wood family!
Assistant Principal
Mr. King earned his Bachelor of Communication Studies from Illinois State University in 2005. Redbird Nation! Mr. King earned his Master's degrees in School Counseling (2008) and Educational Leadership (2014) from Lewis University.
Mr. King joined the Keeneyville family in 2022. Before Spring Wood Middle School, Mr. King was a school counselor at East Aurora High School, Director of Counseling at Geneva High School, and Department Chairperson of Counseling & Student Support Services at Downers Grove North High School. Mr. King has also participated in a variety of school activities and committees. He has been an active member of the SEL, Equity, and PBIS committees at the building and district levels. He also coached various sports, including soccer, basketball, baseball, and gymnastics.
Beyond his Spring Wood family, Mr. King’s family includes his wife, Carrie, three children, Andrew (9), Nathan (8), and Hailey (6), and a boxer dog Charley. When he is not at Spring Wood, Mr. King is DRIVING and cheering on his kids in their various activities.