FACULTY
Our faculty at Magnificat does more than simply instruct the students. As professionals in their fields of study, they have the experience, depth of knowledge and enthusiasm to lead and inspire. Each teacher is committed to create a challenging and productive learning environment so that each girl grows and builds greater confidence in herself and her abilities. The faculty are involved in activities with students outside the classroom as well.

We strive as a Catholic educational community to challenge our students to mature in faith and in pursuit of knowledge and understanding.

To contact any teacher on the alphabetical list below, click their name for an email link or call the main office at 440-331-1572.

Department Name Degree
World Language Mrs. Sajida Abu Ali B.S., Yarmouk University
Mathematics Mrs. Karen Bain '86 B.S., Bowling Green State University
Campus Ministry Ms. Ashley Cadaret B.A., University of Dayton
Social Studies Mrs. Amanda Cavanagh B.A., John Carroll University
World Language Ms. Elsida Caraballo B.A., Pontifical Catholic University
         of Puerto Rico
English Ms. Anne Carmody B.A., John Carroll University
M.A.T., Marygrove College
Theology Mrs. Ann Chadowski B.A., Cleveland State University
M.A., Ursuline College
World Language Mrs. Isabel Chahda B.A., Cleveland State University
M.Ed., Baldwin-Wallace College
World Language Ms. Su-Jane Chen B.A, University of Chinese Culture
M.Ed., Cleveland State
Visual Art Mrs. Judith Collins B.S., Rosary Hill College
M.A.T., Marygrove College
Science Ms. Jean Corbin B.S., Cleveland State University
M.S., Cleveland State University
Science Miss Betty Dabrowski B.S., John Carroll University
M.S., Case-Western Reserve University
Science/Math Mrs. Joanne DeJongh B.S., University of Massachusetts
M.Ed., Cleveland State
Visual Art Mrs. Kathleen Des Forges B.A., Cleveland State University
Performing Arts Ms. Karen DiCarlo B.A., Kent State University
M.A., Cleveland State University
Theology Miss Karen Duffy '78 B.S., University of Dayton
English Mrs. Gina Dutton B.A., John Carroll University
M.Ed., John Carroll University
Theology Mrs. Mary Therese Dwyer-Kueller B.A., Ohio Dominican College
M.A., Boston College
Ed., Ashland University
English Mrs. Linda Evans '72 B.S., Bowling Green State University
M.A., The Ohio State University
Mathematics Mrs. Carol Fedor B.A., Cleveland State University
M.Ed., Cleveland State University
Social Studies Mrs. Joan Gigliotti B.A., Case-Western Reserve University
M.A., Case-Western Reserve University
Tutor Mrs. Karen Gill A.B., Ursuline College
M.A.Ed., Baldwin Wallace College
English Mrs. Laura Grecol B.S., Bowling Green State University
Theology Ms. Kathleen Haggerty B.S.Ed., St. John College
M.Ed., Cleveland State University
Theatre Ms. Jill Haller B.A., Concordia Unversity
Science Mrs. Molly Hanley '65 B.S., Notre Dame College
Campus Ministry Ms. Kate Higgins '99 B.A., University of Notre Dame
Resource Center Mrs. Bonnie Kelly B.S., Eastern Michigan University
M.S.Sp.Ed., Eastern Michigan University
M.L.S., Kent State University
World Language Mrs. Barb Graw-Kikta '69 B.A., Barat College
M.B.A., Case-Western Reserve University
Counseling Mrs. Katie Koci B.A., Kent State University
M.A., John Carroll University
Science Mrs. Dagmar Kubasek B.S., Bowling Green State University
M.Ed., John Carroll University
Social Studies Ms. Patricia Komosinski B.A., Notre Dame College of Ohio
Science Mrs. Lorinda Koss B.S., Cleveland State University
M.Ed., Kent State University
English Miss Karen Kovac B.A., Ursuline College
M.A., University of Notre Dame
Mathematics Mrs. Maggie McCarthy '80 B.S., St. Bonaventure University
English Miss Amy McClelland B.A., Cleveland State University
M.B.A., Cleveland State University
M.A., Cleveland State University
Counseling Mrs. Nora McDermott B.A., Loyola College Maryland
M.Ed., Loyola College Maryland
Science Mrs. Elizabeth McGrath B.S., Marquette University
Campus Ministry Ms. Betty McMahon B.A., Mt. St. Joseph College
M.Ed., Ashland University
Theology Mrs. Kate Minerd '83 B.A., John Carroll University
M.A., John Carroll University
Visual Art Miss Zoë Murphy B.S., Case-Western Reserve University
M.A.T., Marygrove College
Theology Mrs. Mary Clare Oberst '75 B.A., John Carroll University
M.A.T., Marygrove College
Tutor Mr. John Oehlke B.S., Baldwin-Wallace College
M.Ed., John Carroll University
World Language Mrs. Josephine O'Hara A.B., Hood College
M.A., University of Findlay
Science Mr. Mark Otterson B.S., Grove City College
M.S., Central Michigan
Psychologist Mrs. Diane Pacella B.S., Youngstown State University
M.Ed., University of Akron
Science Mrs.Heidi Paul B.S., Kent State University
Business Technology Mrs. Dottie Perez B.B.A., Cleveland State University
Social Studies Mr. Richard Phillips B.A., Miami University
J.D., Cleveland Marshall College of Law
Counseling Mr. David Pohlman B.S., University of Dayton
M.Ed., Bowling Green State University
Music Mrs. Mary Pokrywka '93 B.Mus.Ed., Bowling Green State University
Physical Education Miss Gloria Polzer B.S., Slippery Rock University
M.A.T., Marygrove College
Counseling Mrs. Mary Rose B.A., Ursuline College
M.Ed., Bowling Green State University
World Language Ms. Kathleen Sands B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College
M.Ed., Kent State University
World Language Ms. Dolores Sankovich B.A., Youngstown State University
M.Ed., Baldwin-Wallace College
Physical Education Mrs. Martha Schmitz '65 B.A., Notre Dame College
Physical Education Miss Gail Schneider B.S., Ohio University
M.S.Ed., Ohio University
Mathematics Mrs. Barbara Schumacher B.A., Notre Dame College
M.Ed., Cleveland State University
Counseling Mrs. Karen Seavers '69 B.S., University of Cincinnati
M.A.Ed., Cleveland State University
Mathematics Miss Cheryl Simecek '90 B.A., University of Dayton
M.A.T., Marygrove College
Mathematics Mr. Greg Sislak B.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.Ed., Cleveland State University
English / Theatre Ms. Amy Smialek '00 B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College
Math Ms. Elizabeth Smietana B.S., John Carroll University
Business Technology Mrs. Barbara Stockhausen B.S., Marymount College of Kansas
Tutor - Math Mrs. Mary Tookman B.S., Kent State University
M.Ed., Cleveland State University
English Miss Elizabeth Twohig '91 B.A., LeMoyne College
M.S.T., LeMoyne College
Performing Arts Mr. Dale VanNiel B.A., Kent State University
Social Studies Mrs. Diane Visgak B.S., Youngstown State University
M.A., Cleveland State University
English Dr. Michael Wilson B.A., Case-Western Reserve University
M.A., Case-Western Reserve University
Ph.D., Kent State University
Social Studies/Theology Ms. Liz Wojtkun '02 B.S., University of Dayton



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