The Rev'd. Deacon Daryce Hoff-Nolan
Director of Christian Formation
Deacon Daryce grew up right here at St. John's where she was an active member of the choir. Her interest and talent in music led her to a long career as a music educator at Morgan Park Academy and most recently St. John Fisher School. Since being ordained to the Vocational Diaconate, Deacon Daryce has served at St Helena in Burr Ridge and presently serves at Holy Nativity in the Beverly neighborhood in Chicago.
Mr. Sean Diller
Director of Music
Sean has served as Music Director at St. John's since September of 2022. He also works as the 4th through 8th-Grade Orchestra Director at Pleasantdale School District 107. Before he came to St. John's, he served as Music Director of Augustana Lutheran Church and as a 6th through 12th-Grade Orchestra Director at Elkhart Community Schools, both in Elkhart, Indiana. Living in Chinatown with his husband AJ Diller, cat Cooper, and dog Frank, Sean hopes to serve St. John's with music that lifts the spirit and focuses on the Gospel.
Sean has a Bachelor of Music from Ball State University (Muncie, IN) and a Master of Music Education from VanderCook College of Music (Chicago, IL). As an avid Violist, Sean has played with such groups as the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra, and the Chicago Composers Orchestra. As a leader in his performance career, Sean has also served as Member-at-Large and Treasurer for the Regional Orchestra Players' Association. In his spare time, he also enjoys playing video games, board games, and Dungeons and Dragons with friends.
Ms. Ellen Early
Office Coordinator
Ellen is a Midwest native born and raised in Chicago, IL. Her parents were teachers with the Chicago Board of Education for their entire professional careers. She graduated high school then attended the University of Illinois/Chicago Circle for two years, ultimately graduating from the Chicago Art Institute.
Ellen is married with one son who lives in South Carolina. She loves to travel and with siblings, friends, and other family members across the country, and has been able to enjoy that passion frequently. She and her sister enjoy thier annual “Sister’s Vacation” by visiting various locales both national and international.
Her professional career in Food Service Management Operations of over 40 years in the Healthcare, Senior Living and University Dining arenas has allowed her to live in many wonderful locations in the United States-South and Northwest Florida, Maryland, Virginia and Minnesota. The love and care for family brought her back to the Midwest in late 2019.
Ellen's other passions and enjoyment include Culinary Arts, Entertaining, Interior Design and hosting big family events.
The Rev'd. Deacon Mike Bond
