ADMINISTRATION
Michael Johnston
Assistant Head of School, Athletic Director
johnstonm@notredamehighschool.com
607.734.2267 x304
FACULTY
Mrs. Elizabeth Agan
Spanish Teacher (Grades 7 & 8)
Foreign Language Department Chair
SUNY Cortland- BA- Mathematics, Spanish Minor
Elmira College- Master's Degree in Education
agane@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mr. David Benjamin
English Teacher- (Grade 10), British Literature, World Literature, World Literature Honors
CCC, Elmira College
benjamind@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mrs. Marina Carapella-Liriano
Spanish Teacher (Grades 9-11)
Marymount College - BS - Design
Elmira College - MA - Education
lirianom@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mrs. Pei Ling Chung
Mandarin Chinese Teacher- (Grades 7 -12)
National Chengchi University Taipei, Taiwan - BA - Philosophy
Taipei Language Institute - Certification on Teaching Mandarin as a Second Language
chungp@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mrs. Melissa Devon
English Teacher- English (Grades 9, 11), Exploring Literature
English Department Chair
CCC - Ace courses from Southside High School
SUNY Binghamton
Elmira College - BS in Elementary Education
Graduate work in Literacy from Trinity College, UMass Framingham, USM
devonm@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mrs. Jenica Drehmer
English Teacher
SUNY New Paltz - BA - English
SUNY New Paltz - MA - English
drehmerj@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mrs. Elizabeth Grant
Math Teacher- Math (Grades 7 & 8), Algebra, AIS
Math Department Chair
Suny Brockport - BS - Childhood Education
Suny Brockport - MA - Education
grante@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mrs. Katrijn Greco
Math Teacher - Algebra II, Statistics, Intro to College Algebra, Honors Calculus
Dr. Sarah Hazelton
Science Teacher- Biology, Adv Biology, Health, Understanding the Bible
Pennsylvania State University- BS- Animal Bioscience
University of Kentucky- MS- Animal Science
Purdue University- PhD- Animal Science
hazeltons@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mrs. Susan LaVelle
Art Teacher- Art History, Draw & Paint, Portfolio Art, Studio Art
Art Department Chair
Art Education SUNY New Paltz-BA
Art Education Mansfield University-MA
lavellea@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mrs. Hannah Leeber
Art Teacher- Ceramics, Digital Photography I & II
BFA in Photography and Studio Art, Minor in Art History Cazenovia College 2010
MFA in Photography, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, 2014
leeberh@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mrs. Marie McCaig
Religious Director, Teacher, Theology (Grade 8)
Alfred College- AAS in Medical Technology
New York State- Certification in Paramedical Examination
Diocese of Charlotte, NC- Certification in Religious Education
mccaigm@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mrs. Bernadette McClelland
Theology Teacher- Religions of the World, Death & Dying, Mercy & Justice
SUNY Brockport-BS- N-6 Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education
Elmira College- MS- Elementary Education/Health Science
St. John's University- School Building Leadership
mcclellandb@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mr. Thomas Milliken
Science Teacher
Corning Community College - A.S. Liberal Arts and Sciences
University at Albany - B.S. Biological Sciences
Binghamton University - M.A.T. Biology
SUNY at Brockport - C.A.S. Educational Administration
millikent@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mr. Samuel Mitchell
Science Teacher
Mansfield University - BS in Geoscience
mitchells@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mr. Brett Moore
Science Teacher
Syracuse University - Master in Teaching & Curriculum
Stony Brook University - BS Science in Marine Science
- BA in History
mooreb@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Dr. Paul Ogutu
Math & Science Teacher- AP Chemistry, Principles of Chemistry, Pre-Calculus
Kenyatta University-BS- Education Science
Binghamton University- PhD- Chemistry
ogutup@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mr. John Olisky
Theology Teacher- Understanding the Bible, Morality, Psychology
Theology Department Chair
Boston College - Double majored in English and Communications
Elmira College - NYS Secondary Education
oliskyj@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mr. Jason Pipher
History Teacher (Grades 7, 8)
Corning Community College
Suny Binghamton
Suny Cortland
pipherj@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mr. Cody Riker
Performing Arts Department Chair, Fine Arts Teacher (Grades 7, 8), Film Appreciation, Intro To Theatre, Director of Notre Dame Theatre Program
Performing Arts Department Chair
Centenary University - BA in Theatre
Regent University - MA in Theatre Education
rikerc@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mrs. Robin Robert
Mathematics Teacher
SUNY Potsdam College - BA Mathematics with a Computer Science Minor
SUNY Cortland - Master's Teaching in Mathematics Gr. 7-12
robertr@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mr. Erik Rominger
History Teacher- American Studies, American Studies Honors, US History
History Department Chair
Lehigh University - B.A. - History
Mansfield University - Secondary Social Studies Certification
romingere@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mrs. Jessica Ryan
Theology Teacher- Theology (Grade 7)
St. John's University - BS Communication Arts
Johns Hopkins University - MS Marketing/Business
ryanjm@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mrs. Leandra Sullivan
Study Skills Instructor
Elmira College BS
sullivanl@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mrs. Susan Tanner
Librarian & Teacher- Public Speaking, 7&8 Technology
Mansfield State College - B.M.Ed - Music Education
SUNY Albany - M.L.S. - School Library Media Specialist
tanners@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mrs. Sandy Williams
College Physics 2, College Physics 1, Regents Physics
SUNY Stony Brook - MA Physics
Drew University - BA Physics with Minor in Mathematics
NYS Permanent Teacher certifications in Physics and Mathematics
Mr. Chris Wise
History Teacher- American Federal Government, Global Studies, US History, 1960s
Corning Community College - A.S. - Liberal Arts
Suny Cortland - B.A. - Secondary Education/Social Studies
New York State University at Plattsburgh - M.S.- Curriculum Design and Instruction
wisec@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mr. Max Young
Physical Education Instructor, Girls Varsity Basketball & Tennis Coach