Sam Dixon is a dedicated health teacher at Saint Ignatius College Prep, currently in his second year at the institution. With an impressive teaching career spanning over 40 years, he brings a wealth of experience and passion to the classroom and gymnasium. Mr. Dixon is responsible for instructing two classes: Total Wellness 1 and Weightlifting 1 and 2 (which also includes an Honors section). His approach to teaching is deeply rooted in his genuine enjoyment of being around young people. He said, “I love getting to spend each day with members of the Wolfpack. They are a special group of students.”
Having lived in various locations across the Midwest, Mr. Dixon has developed a rich understanding of diverse perspectives—a trait he values in his interactions with students. His objective transcends conventional teaching; he sees each class as a unique opportunity to foster growth and maturity among his students. By the end of the semester, Mr. Dixon aims for his students not only to have learned crucial information but also to have internalized those lessons in a way so that they can apply them throughout their lives.
Mr. Dixon is committed to creating an environment that encourages personal development and well-being, reinforcing the importance of health education in shaping conscientious and informed individuals who can lead a healthy lifestyle. In Mr. Dixon’s classes, students are not merely learners; they are future leaders equipped with valuable life skills.
Mrs. Katie Blume
Total Wellness Teacher
Mr. Kevin Lombard
Total Wellness Teacher
Saint Ignatius College Prep
Saint Ignatius College Prep, a Jesuit Catholic school in the heart of Chicago, is a diverse community dedicated to educating young men and women for lives of faith, love, service and leadership.