Our Faculty
Arts and Humanities

Peicheng Chu
LanguageMr. Chu holds a B.A. in Laws from Fu Hsing Kang College in Taiwan, an M.Ed. in German Language and Literature from West Chester University, and an M.S. in Instructional Technology from Lehigh University. He is certified in German, Chinese, Middle Level Math, and Safety/Driver Education.

Amanda Friedman
Language (Adjunct)Ms. Friedman holds an M.A. in Spanish and a B.A. in Spanish Education with a K-12 teaching certification from West Chester University.

Kimberly Geller
ArtMrs. Geller holds a B.S. in Art Education from Kutztown University. She is certified in Art and Mid-Level Mathematics and concentrated in Photography.

Sarah Jefferis
ArtMs. Jefferis holds a B.F.A in Crafts and a M.Ed in Art Education. She is certified in K-12 Art Education and concentrates in Fiber Arts.

Judy Lion
ElectivesMrs. Lion holds a B.A. in English from Immaculata University and a Master's of English Speakers of Other Languages and Literacy from Bloomington University. She is certified in 7-12 English, and K-12 Family and Consumer Science.

Mike Meyer
MusicMr. Meyer holds a B.S. in Music Education from Penn State University and a Master of Music in Music Education from Boston University. He is also certified in Mid-Level Mathematics.

Debbie Parvin
LanguageMrs. Parvin holds a B.A. in Spanish from Millersville University with a K-12 Teaching Certificate in Spanish. She also holds certifications in Middle School Math, Middle School Social Studies, and Social Studies 7-12.

Nancy Repko
Language (Adjunct)Mrs. Repko holds a B.A. in English Literature from Penn State University and an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction/Literacy, also from Penn State University. She holds certifications in 7-12 English, K-12 Reading Specialist, and PK-12 French.
English

Susan Chamberlain
EnglishMrs. Chamberlain has a B.A. degree in English/French from Skidmore College. She holds a certification in English 7-12.

Kalyn DeLillo
EnglishMs. DeLillo holds a B.S. in Secondary Education from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. She is certified in English 7-12.

Victoria Duffy
EnglishMrs. Duffy holds a B.A. in English from Wilkes University.

Jennifer Fiolo-Miller
EnglishMrs. Fiolo-Miller holds a B.A. in English Literature from La Salle University and an M.Ed. in Secondary Education from Widener University. She also holds certificates in 7-12 English and K-12 Reading.

Aubrey Furrer
EnglishMiss Furrer holds a B.A. in English Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She holds her Masters in Special Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, also certified in Special Education 7-12.

Emily Gibson
EnglishMrs. Gibson holds a B.S. in Secondary English Education from Penn State University and a Masters in Education at Cabrini University. She is certified in English 7-12, Communications 7-12, and Family and Consumer Sciences K-12.

Katelyn Griffin
EnglishMs. Griffin holds a degree in education from Slippery Rock University. She is certified to teach grades 4-12 with a concentration in English Language Arts. She also began her Master's Degree in Special Education at Marian University.

Jessica Hammond
English - Department HeadMs. Hammond holds a B.S. in Secondary English Education from Lock Haven University and an MA in Literature from West Chester University. She is certified to teach English 7-12.

Matt Kinsch
EnglishMr. Kinsch holds a B.S. in Secondary Education with a concentration in English from West Chester University and an M.Ed from Cabrini College. He is also certified in Middle School Social Studies and Middle School Math.

Judy Lion
EnglishMrs. Lion holds a B.A. in English from Immaculata University, 7-12 Certification in English from Point Park University, ESL Program Specialist Certification (PreK-12) from Penn State, M.Ed in ESOL and Literacy from Wilmington University, Family and Consumer Science (PreK- 12) and currently working on an EdD in Educational Leadership at Gwynedd Mercy University.

Jessie Rieger
EnglishMrs. Rieger holds a B.S. in Secondary Ed English, 7-12 Language Arts and Social Studies from Temple University.

Kelly Weaver
EnglishMs. Weaver holds a B.S. in Secondary English Education and a Masters in Education from Pennsylvania State University. She is certified in English 7-12.

Abigail Weller-Hall
EnglishMrs. Weller-Hall holds a BA in English From Bloomsburg University, a MA in English from West Chester University, and a MA in Education from Villanova University. She is certified 7-12 English Language Arts.
School Counselors and School Nurse

Ashley Cooke
School CounselorMs. Cooke holds a B.S. in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management from Penn State and an M.A. in School Counseling from Eastern University. She holds certifications in K-6 School Counseling and 7-12 School Counseling.

Cory Faust
School CounselorMrs. Faust holds a B.A. in Psychology and a M.Ed in Counseling and Educational Psychology with a certification in Secondary School Counseling. She holds a certification in 7-12 School Counseling.

Sean Galiczynski, LPC
School CounselorMr. Galiczynski holds a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Delaware Valley University. He is certified in school counseling PK-12 and obtained his licence as a Licenced Professional Counselor.

Sanna McCoy
School CounselorMrs. McCoy holds a B.A. in Communications from the University of New Hampshire and an M.Ed. in Secondary School Counseling from West Chester University. She holds a certification in Secondary School Counseling grades 7-12.

Lisa Moynihan
School CounselorMrs. Moynihan holds a B.S. in Psychology from East Stroudsburg University and an M.Ed in Secondary School Counseling from Kutztown University. She holds a certification in School Counseling grades 6-12.

Allison Thorne
School Counselor
Victoria Palaia
School NurseMrs. Palaia holds a B.A. in Social Work from Shippensburg University and a B.S. in Nursing from Thomas Jefferson University.

Megan Wilson
School NurseMrs. Wilson holds a School Nurse Certification from West Chester University
Health and Physical Education

Rebecca Algeo
Physical Education / HealthMs. Algeo holds a B.S. in Health/Physical Education from West Chester University. She is certified to teach K-12 Health and Physical Education. She holds a M.Ed. in Educational Technology from American College of Education.

Steve Galette
Physical Education / HealthMr. Galette holds a B.S. in Health and Physical Education from West Chester University and an M.Ed. from Cabrini University.

Allan Murray
Physical Education / Health - Department HeadMr. Murray holds a B.S in Health and Physical Education with a Minor in Coaching from Slippery Rock University. He is currently the Head Coach for the University of Pittsburgh Men's Rugby Club.

Matt Smith
Physical Education / HealthMr. Smith holds a B.S. in Exercise Science from Bloomsburg University. He is certified to teach K-12 Health and Physical Education and 7-12 Safety/Driver Education.

Stephanie Stanley
Physical Education / HealthMrs. Stanley holds a B.S. in Health and Physical Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is certified to teach K-12 Health and Physical Education. She also holds a certification from Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) as a personal fitness trainer.
Mathematics

Timothy Booth
MathMr. Booth holds a B.S. in Actuarial Mathematics and Economics and an M.A.T. in Mathematics Education from the University of Pittsburgh. He is certified in 7-12 Mathematics and English.

Alex Copenhaver
Math (Adjunct)Mr. Copenhaver attended West Chester University where he earned a B.A. in Mathematics. He is certified to teach mathematics in grades 7-12.

Amy Ellsworth
MathMs. Ellsworth holds a B.A. in Mathematics and Secondary Education from Immaculata University. She is certified in 7-12 Math.

Kristi Farrell
Math - Department HeadMrs. Farrell holds a B.S. in Secondary Education Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and a M.Ed. in Special Education from Penn State.

Jodi Grobman
MathMrs. Grobman holds a B.A. in Economics from Boston University and a B.S. in Secondary Education from Indiana University. She is certified in 7-12 Math and Social Studies.

Dana Heleniak
MathMrs. Heleniak holds a B.S. in Mathematics from Saint Joseph's University. She is certified in 7-12 Mathematics.

Micheal Huggins
MathMr. Huggins holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University. He is certified in 7-12 Mathematics.

Andrew Lewis
MathMr Lewis holds a Masters of Science in Instructional Leadership with a focus in Mathematics from Robert Morris University. He holds a 7-12 Mathematics certification.

Julie Maloney
MathMrs. Maloney holds a B.S. in Secondary Mathematics Education with a minor in Education Psychology and Special Education and a M.Ed. in Secondary Mathematics Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is certified in 7-12 Mathematics.

Trisha Miller
MathMrs. Miller holds a B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Pittsburgh with a certification in Middle School Mathematics.

John Wilson
MathMr. Wilson holds a B.A. in Physics with a concentration in Computer Science from Bucknell University, an M.B.A. from Temple University, and an M.Ed. in Instructional Technology from Drexel University. He also holds certifications in 7-12 Mathematics, Physics, English as a Second Language, Middle and High School English and Business/Technology Ed.
Science

Maria Alexis
ScienceMrs. Alexis holds a B.A. degree in Biology from Rosemont College and received her Secondary Education certification from Immaculata University. She holds certifications in 7-12 Science and K-12 Environmental Education.

John Bugay
ScienceMr. Bugay holds a Bachelor's degree in Science from Penn State University as well as a Master's Degree in Science Education from Drexel University. He is certified for grades 7 - 12 in both Mathematics and General Science.

Chip Cronin
ScienceMr. Cronin holds a B.S. in Biology with a minor in marine science from Penn State. He is certified in 7-12 Biology and K-12 Environmental Education.

Jacalyn DeRita
ScienceMrs. DeRita holds a B.A. in Earth Science Education from the University of Delaware. She is certified in 7-12 Earth and Space Science as well as 7-12 General Science.

Lauren Douglas
ScienceMrs. Douglas holds a B.S. in Biology from Penn State University and a M.S in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum from Drexel University. She is certified to teach grades 7-12 in Biology.

Amanda Gilliland
Science
Jane Graham
ScienceMrs. Graham holds a B.S. in Science Teaching from Clemson University and a M.S. in Educational Leadership from Saint Joseph's University. She is also certified in 7-12 Biology.

Galen Kreiser
ScienceMr. Kreiser holds a B.S. in Science Education from Shippensburg University with certifications in 7-12 Earth/Space Science, Environmental Education, Middle School Math, and General Science.

Colleen Mullins
ScienceMrs. Mullins holds a B.S. in Molecular Biology from Millersville University with a certification in Secondary Biology. She is also certified in Secondary Chemistry, Middle School Math and K-12 Family and Consumer Sciences.

Dianne Zaayenga
ScienceMrs. Zaayenga holds a B.S. in Medical Technology from University of Delaware, a M.S. in Clinical Chemistry from West Chester University and a certification in Secondary Education for Biology and Chemistry from Immaculata University.
Social Studies

Jennifer Burpoe
Social StudiesMrs. Burpoe holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, both from Immaculata University. She holds Pennsylvania teaching certifications in 7-12 Social Studies, 7-12 English and K-6 Education, as well as many years of prior experience teaching in a parochial school setting.

Mark Dickinson
Social StudiesMr. Dickinson holds a B.A. in Sociology from Ursinus College with a teaching certification in secondary Social Studies.

James Driscoll
Social StudiesMr. Driscoll holds a B.S. in Education from Duquesne University. He holds a certificate in 7-12 Social Studies Education.

Laura Elder
Social StudiesMs. Elder holds a B.S. in Secondary Education with a concentration in Social Studies from Villanova University. She also holds M.Ed in Professional and Secondary Education from West Chester University, and M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction from Gwynedd Mercy University. She holds certifications in Social Studies, 7-9 Mid-Level Citizenship, 7-12 Citizenship, 7-12 English, and Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction PK-12.

Darren Gibb
LTS Social StudiesMr. Gibb has a BS in History Education from West Chester University. He holds a certificate in 7-12 Social Studies Education.

Lauren Hughes
Social StudiesMs. Hughes holds a B.A. in Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies, and a B.A. in History from Pennsylvania State University, as well as a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Immaculata University. She is certified in 7-12 Social Studies.

Marcus Meslener
Social StudiesMr. Meslener holds a B.S. in Secondary Education from Shippensburg University. He is also certified in 7-12 Social Studies.

Joe Michener
Social Studies - Department HeadMr. Michener holds a B.S. in Sports Management from Neumann University. He is certified in K-12 Business Education and 7-12 Social Studies.

Amber Roth
Social StudiesMrs. Roth holds a B.S. in Secondary Education from Penn State University and an M.S. in Special Education from Saint Joseph's University. She is certified in 7-12 Social Studies.

Brittany Trotter
Social StudiesMs. Trotter holds a B.S. in Secondary Education with a concentration in Social Studies from Shippensburg University. She holds a certification in 7-12 Social Studies.

Pat Tobin
Social StudiesMr. Tobin holds a B.S. in Education from the Millersville University of Pennsylvania and is certified in 7-12 Social Studies.
Special Education

Melinda Carangi
Special EducationMs. Carangi holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from LaSalle University, a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Neumann University and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis from Eastern University. She holds certificates in Special Education N-12, Elementary Education K-6, Mid-Level English 7-9 and Social Studies 7-12.

Anne Daly
Special Education - Department HeadMs. Daly holds an M.A. & Certification in Special and Elementary Education from La Salle University, as well as an Autism Certification from Arcadia University.

Estella Greco
Special EducationMs. Greco holds degrees in Elementary/Middle School and Special Education from Grand Canyon University. She is certified in English Language Arts 4-8 and Special Education PK-12.

Caroline Kerestes
Special EducationMiss Kerestes holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education (PK-6) and Special Education (PK-8) from Seton Hill University. She is currently working on her Masters of Education in Special Education 7-12.

Lauren Nagy
Special EducationMs. Nagy holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from Cedar Crest College and a M.Ed. in Special Education from Lehigh University. She is also certified K-6.

Carly Parker
Supervisor of Special EducationMrs. Parker holds a B.S. in Special Education from West Chester University. She holds certificates in Special Education N-12, Mid-Level English 7-9, Family and Consumer Science K-12, and Supervisor of Special Education from Penn State World Campus. Mrs. Parker has been with 21st Century Cyber Charter school since 2001.

Morgan Pugh
Special EducationMrs. Pugh holds a B.S. in Educational Studies from Cabrini University and a Masters of Education in Special Education from Cabrini University. She holds certifications in Special Education PK-8, Elementary Education PK-4 and ELL Program Specialist PK-12.

Kera Romero
Special EducationMrs. Romero holds a B.S. in Elementary/Special Education from Temple University. She is also certified in 7-12 English.

Angela Shookster
Special EducationMs. Shookster holds a B.S. in Educational Studies from Cabrini University and is currently finishing up a Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning from Cabrini University. She holds certifications in Elementary Education K-6 and Special Education PK-12.

Daniel Talley
Special EducationMr. Talley holds a B.S. in Secondary Education from Temple University and an M.Ed in Instructional Leadership from Neumann University. He holds certifications in Special Education PK-12, Elementary Education K-6, Mid-Level Mathematics 6-9, and Social Studies 7-12.
Teaching Assistants

Sarah Agosta
Teaching AssistantMs. Agosta holds an Associates Degree in Early Education from Northampton Community College. She is planning to continue her degree in Elementary and Special Education within the near future. Ms. Agosta has several years of experience working with families and students within a variety of different settings.

Penny Bittner
Teaching AssistantMrs. Penny Bittner has a Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology and Education and a Master's of Arts in Special Education all from Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. She is also certified to teach Preschool to Grade 6 and Special Education K-8 and 7-12.

Erin Bowman
Teaching Assistant (Special Education)Mrs. Bowman holds a B.S. in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from West Chester University.

Jill Faunce
Teaching AssistantMrs. Faunce holds a B.A. in Psychology from West Chester University, and an M.S. Ed. in Psychological Services from the University of Pennsylvania.

Erin Finnerty
Teaching AssistantMrs. Finnerty holds a B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences from Immaculata University and a Masters in Elementary Education from West Chester University. She has taught in elementary schools for over eighteen years.

Megan Lydon
Teaching AssistantMrs. Lydon holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from Cabrini University. She is certified in Elementary Education K-6.

Christine Matejunas
Teaching AssistantMrs. Matejunas holds both a B.E and M.E. in Engineering Physics from Stevens Institute of Technology. She has previously taught at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Frederick Community College and Montgomery College along with private tutoring in math and physics for elementary through college age students.

Tanya Monaco
Teaching AssistantMrs. Monaco holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from Drexel University.

Callie Stevenson
Teaching AssistantMs. Stevenson holds a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh.

David Stiles
Teaching Assistant (Special Education)Mr. Stiles holds a B.A. in Secondary English Education from ASU.

Irene Zulkoski
Teaching AssistantMrs. Zulkoski holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Wilkes University.

Eileen Hartshaw
Teaching AssistantMrs. Hartshaw holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from West Chester University and has over twenty-five years of teaching experience in various settings.

Chelsey Staub
Teaching Assistant (PT)Mrs. Staub holds a B.A. in History from Gwynedd-Mercy College. She is certified in Social Studies, Math and English grades 7-12.

Ashley Campbell
Teaching Assistant (PT)Mrs. Campbell holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication/Journalism from Shippensburg University. She has experience working as a Special Education Aide in the Pennsylvania public school system. She has started pursuing a Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification in Pre-K through Grade 4 at West Chester University and plans to receive a certification in the future.

Sossie Brown
Teaching Assistant (PT)Ms. Brown holds a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Pittsburgh and is certified to teach grades 7-12 in English.

Mariann Capets
Teaching Assistant (PT)Mrs. Capets holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the Pennsylvania State University and a Master's Degree in Elementary Education K-6 from the University of Pittsburgh. She has 12 years of teaching experience and is certified as an English as a Second Language Program Specialist (K-12). Additionally, she has two add-on teaching certificates, English 7-12 and Business, Computer, and Information Technology K-12.

Catherine Coletti
Teaching Assistant (PT)Mrs. Coletti holds a B.A. in Psychology from Elizabethtown College and a M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from West Chester University in West Chester, PA.

Melissa Demorest
Teaching Assistant (PT)Mrs. Demorest holds an A.A.S. in Criminal Justice and has worked as a caseworker for over 20 years.

Jennifer Devey
Teaching Assistant (PT)
Jacqueline Inforzato
Teaching Assistant (PT)Mrs. Inforzato holds a B.A. in Psychology and a M.S. in Counseling from West Chester University. Additionally, she has earned 30 credits toward her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Immaculata University. Mrs. Inforzato holds both Elementary and Special Education teaching certificates. She taught middle school Special Education for over 12 years.