ADMINISTRATION
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. Sarah Caruso
Science Teacher- Chemistry, Environmental Science
University of Rochester - BA - Chemistry and Psychology
University of Rochester - MS - Teaching, Curriculum, and Change in Adolescent Chemistry
carusos@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
Ms. Morgan Decker
Band/Instrumental Instructor - (Grades 7-12)
Bowling Green State University, Master of Music in Instrumental Music Education
deckerm@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
Hon. Wesley Dibble
Business Teacher- Financial Literacy, Forensic Science, Law & Society
Education
dibblew@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mrs. Krista Easton
Vocal Instructor- Music (Grades 7 & 8), JR Chorus, Concert Choir, Select Chorus
Eastman School of Music - BM - Music Education
Crane School of Music - MM - Music Education
eastonk@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
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
Ms. Jacqueline Petrie
Science Teacher - Science - Grade 8, Earth Science, Environmental Science
Syracuse University - Master in Teaching & Curriculum
Stony Brook University - BS Science in Marine Science
- BA in History
petriej@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mr. Jason Pipher
History Teacher (Grades 7, 8)
Corning Community College
Suny Binghamton
Suny Cortland
pipherj@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. 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. Leandra Sullivan
Study Skills Instructor
Elmira College BS
sullivanl@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mrs. Peggy Warner
Math Teacher- Pre-Algebra, Intg Algebra, Geometry
Ulster County Community College - AAS
Mansfield State College - BS - Chemistry
warnerp@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Ms. Patricia Thorne
English Teacher- AP Literature & Composition, AP Language and Composition
Elmira College- BA- English
Elmira College- MS- Education
thornep@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mr. Steve Weber
Physical Education Instructor, Girls Varsity Soccer, Girls Varsity Softball
CAA - Certified Athletic Administrator. - National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
MS in Physical Education - Cortland State University
BS in Physical Education - Cortland State University
AS in Physical Education - Corning Community College
webers@notredamehighschool.com
Bio
Mr. Jesse Westbrook
English Teacher-
Penn State-MA- English, Creative Writing
Penn State-BA- English, Creative Writing
westbrookj@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
