ABOUT
Faculty & Staff
Dedicated to education
The faculty and staff of Father Gabriel Richard High School are dedicated individuals who serve as role models for our students, understanding that the education of the whole person is the goal. Guided by the tenets of the Catholic faith and Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Father Gabriel Richard High School seeks to form the next generation of Disciples of Christ. We emphasize development of each student’s God-given gifts and talents and encourage students to discover the means through which God is calling them to serve others.
Administration
JOE JORDANO
PRESIDENT
University of Pennsylvania, B.S
CHRISTOPHER DOTSON
PRINCIPAL
Eastern Michigan University, B.S
Michigan State University, M.A
SAN JUANITA “JANIE” GARCIA-HERRERA
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Eastern Michigan University, B.A, M.A
MICKEY REDMOND
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Central Michigan University, B.S
Central Michigan University, Teacher Certification
JERRY MORRISSEY
DEAN OF STUDENTS
University of Michigan, B.A
Wayne State University, M.Ed
Campus Ministry
FR. JOHN VINTON
CHAPLAIN
St. John Vianney College Seminary at the University of St. Thomas, B.A
Sacred Heart Major Seminary, M. Div, Bacc. Sacred Theology
BRIAN CERABONA
DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS MINISTRY
Loyola University Chicago, B.A, B.S
University of Notre Dame, M.A
Households
JOE FITZGERALD ’17
DIRECTOR OF HOUSEHOLDS, ALGEBRA I ESSENTIALS, ALGEBRA II WITH TRIGONOMETRY
Aquinas College, B.S
ELIZABETH CHAMPION
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HOUSEHOLDS, DRAMA DIRECTOR, DRAMA I and II, FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER
Hope College, B.A
Faculty
Literature
MARY LAWRENCE ’12
LITERATURE INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER, AP LANGUAGE, LITERATURE IV, THEOLOGY IV INTENSIVE
Madonna University, B.A
Christendom College, M.A
RINJU CHENET
HONORS LITERATURE I, LITERATURE IV
Wyoming Catholic College, B.A
THERESA DIFRANCO ’19
LITERATURE I, LITERATURE III
Hillsdale College, B.A
AMY ERIKSEN
LITERATURE II, AP LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION
Christendom College, B.A
Catholic University of America, M.A
NINA HUFFORD
LITERATURE I, HONORS LITERATURE II
Hillsdale College, B.A
CORY LANDRUM
LATIN I, LATIN II, LATIN III/IV, HONORS LITERATURE I
University of Michigan, B.A
SEAN F. MCNALLY
HISTORY INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER, AP LITERATURE
Ave Maria College, B.A
University of Dallas, M.A
EDMUND MILLER
HONORS LITERATURE II
Marquette University, B.A
Marquette University, M.A
Mathematics
MARY JO DAVIS
MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER, AP PRECALCULUS, AP CALCULUS, COMPUTER SCIENCE
Michigan Technological University, B.S.M.E
Eastern Michigan University, Teacher Certification
JOE FITZGERALD ’17
DIRECTOR OF HOUSEHOLDS, ALGEBRA I ESSENTIALS, ALGEBRA II WITH TRIGONOMETRY
Aquinas College, B.S
ROLANDO HERRERA
COLLEGE PREP ALGEBRA, GEOMETRY
University of Texas – Pan American, B.A
Eastern Michigan University, M.A
CATHERINE LAVASSEUR
HONORS GEOMETRY
Eastern Michigan University, B.S
Eastern Michigan University, Teacher Certification
SR. MARIANA McGLYNN, OP
ALGEBRA I, STATISTICS, GEOMETRY ESSENTIALS
Catholic University of America, B.A
Catholic University of America, M.A
Eastern Michigan University, Teacher Certification
ALAN VLACH
MATHEMATICS
Sacramento State College, B.A
University of Notre Dame, Ph.D
Science
CYNTHIA DUNCAN
SCIENCE INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER, BIOLOGY, AP BIOLOGY, FORENSIC SCIENCE
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, B.S
Michigan State University, M.S
MICHAEL BINDON
PHYSICS
U.S. Military Academy at West Point, B.S.M.E
University of Michigan, M.A, M.S.M.E, M.B.A
CHRISTY HOBAN
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY, HONORS ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Grand Valley State University, B.A
University of Washington, M.S
MOLLY MATTIAS
CHEMISTRY
Eastern Michigan University, B.S
Eastern Michigan University, M.A
CARISSA McMANUS
BIOLOGY
Marquette University, B.S
College of St. Scholastica, M.S
JERRY MORRISSEY
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
University of Michigan, B.A
Wayne State University, M.Ed
SR. LAURA PRESSPRICH, SGL ’05
ADVANCED CHEMISTRY, HONORS CHEMISTRY, AP CHEMISTRY
Michigan State University, B.S
University of Michigan, M.S.Ed
History
SEAN F. MCNALLY
HISTORY INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER, MODERN WESTERN CIVILIZATION, AND AP LITERATURE
Ave Maria College, B.A
University of Dallas, M.A
BRIAN GARRED
UNITED STATES HISTORY, LAW
Spring Arbor University, B.A
Spring Arbor University, M.Ed
JOSEPH MCCULLOCH
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY, DEBATE, VARSITY GOLF COACH, VARSITY BOWLING COACH, STUCO ADVISOR, SENIOR CLASS ADVISOR
University of Michigan, Dearborn, B.A
EILEEN NOBLE
ECONOMICS, AP ECONOMICS, PUBLICATIONS
Wayne State University, B.A
Wayne State University, M.A
AMY SKRENT
AP UNITED STATES HISTORY, PSYCHOLOGY, SENIOR CLASS ADVISOR, STUCO ADVISOR
Eastern Michigan University, B.S
Eastern Michigan University, M.A
CHRISTIAN SMAIL ’87
ANCIENT WESTERN CIVILIZATION, MODERN WESTERN CIVILIZATION, ASSOCIATED GAMES CLUB ADVISOR
Hillsdale College, B.A
Theology
CYNTHIA BROWN
PHILOSOPHY
Franciscan University of Steubenville, B.A, M.A
Catholic University of America, ABD
SR. SARAH BURDICK, SGL
THEOLOGY I
University of Michigan, B.A
Sacred Heart Major Seminary, M.A
MARY GALASKE
THEOLOGY II & III
Franciscan University of Steubenville, B.A
TERESE GIBB
THEOLOGY IV
Madonna University, B.A
Assumption University, Windsor, M.A
MARY LAWRENCE ’12
LITERATURE INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER, AP LANGUAGE, LITERATURE IV, THEOLOGY IV INTENSIVE
Madonna University, B.A
Christendom College, M.A
SR. JOSEFA LANGHALS, OP
THEOLOGY I
Franciscan University of Steubenville, B.A
CONNOR SPRADLIN
THEOLOGY III
Lourdes University, B.A
DCN. DAVID TACCOLINI
THEOLOGY II
University of Michigan, B.G.S
Holy Apostles Seminary, M.A
World Languages
HILARY CONNORS
SPANISH I, SPANISH II, NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ADVISOR
University of Michigan, B.A
University of Michigan, M.A
CORY LANDRUM
LATIN I, LATIN II, LATIN III/IV
University of Michigan, B.A
VEVA LASHAWAY
SPANISH II
Instituto Tecnologico de Chihuahua, Mexico, B.A
RAFFAELLA NAURATO
INTRODUCTION TO ITALIAN ELECTIVES
B.A. – Conservatorio L. Perosi
M.A. – Wayne State University
MILAN TABORDA
SPANISH
Universidad del Quindío, Columbia, B.A
MONIKA TARNUTZER
FRENCH
Albertus Magnus University of Cologne, Germany – M.A
Fine Arts
ELIZABETH CHAMPION
FINE ARTS INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER, DRAMA DIRECTOR, DRAMA I AND II, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HOUSEHOLDS, DEAN OF CHAMPION HOUSE
Hope College, B.A
MICHELLE DIFRANCO
VISUAL ARTS
College for Creative Studies, College of Art and Design, B.F.A
KELLY (WARD) HERNANDEZ ’06
VOCAL PERFORMANCE ARTS
Eastern Michigan University, B.A
Sacred Heart Major Seminary, M.A
GREG NORMANDIN
INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE ARTS
Wayne State University, B.M
Eastern Michigan University, M.A
Computer Applications and Business Education
MARY JO DAVIS
MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER, HONORS PRE-CALCULUS, COMPUTER SCIENCE
Michigan Technological University, B.S.M.E
Eastern Michigan University, Teacher Certification
MATTHEW MAUS
PERSONAL FINANCE, CONDITIONING I AND II
Wayne State University, B.S
EILEEN NOBLE
AP ECONOMICS, ECONOMICS, PUBLICATIONS
Wayne State University, B.A
Wayne State University, M.A
JON ROBINSON
FOOTBALL HEAD COACH, STRENGTH CONDITIONING, PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS, COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING
Wayne State University, B.A
Wayne State University, M.A
Academic Support Center
JACLYN MANOR
ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER DIRECTOR
University of Toledo, B.A
University of Toledo, M.A
SR. MARY FALLON
ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER CO-DIRECTOR
University of Michigan, B.A
Eastern Michigan University, M.A
ANTOINETTE PUCILLO
PARA-EDUCATOR
New York University, B.A
New York University, Oxford University, M.A
PEGGY SHIBATA
PARA-EDUCATOR
University of Pittsburgh, B.S
University of Michigan, M.S, M.S.E
Venerable Jerome Lejeune Program
ELIZABETH SHAFER
LEAD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Grand Valley State Univeristy, B.A
Eastern Michigan University, M.A
Physical Education
MATTHEW MAUS
PERSONAL FINANCE, CONDITIONING I AND II
Wayne State University, B.S
CLINT ROBERT
VARSITY HOCKEY HEAD COACH, SPORTS AND RECREATION 1 AND 2, CONDITIONING 1, CONDITIONING 2, SPORTS CONDITIONING
University of Michigan, B.A
JON ROBINSON
FOOTBALL HEAD COACH, STRENGTH CONDITIONING, PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS, COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING
Wayne State University, B.A
Wayne State University, M.A
Counseling
AMANDA GARRED
COLLEGE COORDINATOR
Spring Arbor University, B.A
Spring Arbor University, M.A, L.P.C
HALEY CARTER
COUNSELOR
University of Michigan, B.A
University of Michigan, M.S.W
CONSTANCE EDER
COUNSELOR
Hillsdale College, B.A
MEGAN NITKIEWICZ
REGISTRAR
Franciscan University of Steubenville, B.A
Staff
Office of Admissions
MARY VANGIESON
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
University of Michigan, Dearborn, B.S
Wayne State University, M.S
DARBY STIPE
ADMISSIONS AND ADMINISTRATION ASSOCIATE
University of Michigan, B.A
Office of Institutional Advancement
MICHAEL MCCLELLAND
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
University of Michigan, B.B.A
University of Chicago, M.B.A
JULIE FRANK
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Providence College, B.A
MEGAN SZCZYPKA
COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE
Michigan State University, B.A, M.A
SOPHIA (PUCILLO) BUCCI '19
EVENTS MANAGER
University of Illinois, B.A
Office of Alumni Relations
CHRIS RUSS ’08
DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS
Hope College, B.A
MICHELLE ROURKE
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
Athletics, Front, and Business Office
MALIA DEMMIN ’13
ATHLETICS OFFICE MANAGER
Northern Illinois University, B.S
JOHN DEHLIN
FINANCE DIRECTOR
University of Michigan, B.S
CATHY DONAHUE
OFFICE MANAGER
COLLEEN RITTER
RECEPTIONIST
Information Technology
DANIEL WOIKE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR
Eastern Michigan University, B.S
ROBERT WALLET
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE
Madonna University, B.S
Building Operations
EMMA GUTIERREZ
CUSTODIAN
PAUL PETERS
DIRECTOR OF FACILITY OPERATIONS
TYLER POTTER
FACILITIES ASSOCIATE
Father Gabriel Richard High School is a co-educational high school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lansing.