Most Meaningful Professional Accomplishments “My greatest accomplishment thus far has been becoming a dentist and gaining residency into an orthodontic program. Since age 11, my dream was to become an orthodontist. The orthodontist had such a profound impact on my confidence through the transformation of my smile, which inspired me to pursue the same career. I am proud to say I am working to complete my dream and look forward to influencing my patients' lives in the same positive manner. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Illinois, I continued my education at SIUE to obtain a Master of Science degree in Neurobiology. Upon completion, I was fortunate to gain acceptance into dental school at the University of Southern California where I received my Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. The four years of dental school were some of the hardest yet most rewarding years of my life. In the fourth year of dental school, I received the good news I had been waiting for the past 16 years, which was being accepted into an orthodontic program. I am currently completing my orthodontic residency at Saint Louis University where I will also obtain a second Master's degree.” Fondest High School Memory “Some of my fondest memories at Althoff include: being part of the student council, valedictorian, going to sporting events, and making life-long friends with students and faculty.” Advice to Althoff Catholic Students Jaclyn Kostelac, DDS ‘04 "Never give up... Anything is possible with determination and dedication... Dream until your dreams come true. " Dentist Orthodontic Resident - Saint Louis University Dr. Kostelac is also a graduate of St. James Grade School and University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, she is currently in residency at Saint Louis University