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. BRETT IVEY
CHAPLAIN
University of Michigan, B.A
Sacred Heart Major Seminary, B. Phil. and 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
SEÁN LANNEN
DIRECTOR OF HOUSEHOLDS
U.S. HISTORY, HONORS U.S. HISTORY
University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX, B.A
SR. JOSEFA LANGHALS, OP
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HOUSEHOLDS, THEOLOGY I
Franciscan University of Steubenville, B.A
Faculty
Literature
MARY LAWRENCE ’12
LITERATURE INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER, AP LANGUAGE, LITERATURE IV, THEOLOGY IV
Madonna University, B.A
Christendom College, M.A
RINJU CHENET
HONOR LITERATURE IV, LITERATURE IV
Wyoming Catholic College, B.A
THERESA DIFRANCO ’19
LITERATURE I, LITERATURE III
Hillsdale College, B.A
AMY ERIKSEN
AP LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION
Christendom College, B.A
Catholic University of America, M.A
NINA (HUFFORD) HUFNAGLE
LITERATURE I, HONORS LITERATURE II
Hillsdale College, B.A
CAROLINE KUHN
LITERATURE II
University of Notre Dame, B.A, M.Ed.
CORY LANDRUM
WORLD LANGUAGES INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER, LATIN I, LATIN II, LATIN III/IV, AP LATIN, HONORS LITERATURE I
University of Michigan, B.A
SEAN F. MCNALLY
HISTORY INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER, ANCIENT HISTORY, AP LITERATURE & COMPOSITION
Ave Maria College, B.A
University of Dallas, M.A
EDMUND MILLER
HONORS LITERATURE II, HUMANITIES
Marquette University, B.A
Marquette University, M.A
Mathematics
MARY JO DAVIS
MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER, AP PRECALCULUS, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Michigan Technological University, B.S.M.E
Eastern Michigan University, Teacher Certification
JULIA BETZIG ’16
ALGEBRA II, GEOMETRY, AP CALCULUS, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Benedictine College, B.A, B.S
University of North Dakota, B.S
ROLANDO HERRERA
COLLEGE PREP ALGEBRA, GEOMETRY, HONORS GEOMETRY
University of Texas – Pan American, B.A
Eastern Michigan University, M.A
RILEY MASON-SCHICKEL ’22
ALGEBRA II ESSENTIALS, ALGEBRA
Eastern Michigan University, B.A
SR. MARIANA McGLYNN, OP
ALGEBRA II TRIGONOMETRY, STATISTICS, HONORS STATISTICS
Catholic University of America, B.A
Catholic University of America, M.A
Eastern Michigan University, Teacher Certification
PEGGY SHIBATA
GEOMETRY ESSENTIALS
University of Pittsburgh, B.S
University of Michigan, M.S, M.S.E
BRADLEY YEH
ALEGEBRA I
University of Michigan, B.S
Science
CYNTHIA DUNCAN
SCIENCE INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER, HONORS BIOLOGY, AP BIOLOGY
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, B.S
Michigan State University, M.S
MICHAEL BINDON
PHYSICS, HONORS PHYSICS, AP 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.S
University of Washington, M.S
MOLLY MATTIAS
CHEMISTRY, FORENSIC SCIENCE
Eastern Michigan University, B.S
Eastern Michigan University, M.A
CARISSA McMANUS
BIOLOGY, HONORS 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, ANCIENT HISTORY, AP LITERATURE & COMPOSITION
Ave Maria College, B.A
University of Dallas, M.A
PATRICK BORG
Eastern Michigan University, B.S., Special Education
Eastern Michigan University, M.A. Educational Leadership
University of Michigan, Dearborn, Ed.S. Curriculum and Practice
BRIAN GARRED
UNITED STATES HISTORY, HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY, LAW
Spring Arbor University, B.A
Spring Arbor University, M.Ed
SEÁN LANNEN
DIRECTOR OF HOUSEHOLDS
U.S. HISTORY, HONORS U.S. HISTORY
University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX, B.A
JOSEPH MCCULLOCH
GEOGRAPHY, DEBATE, U.S. HISTORY, VARSITY GOLF COACH
University of Michigan, Dearborn, B.A
CHRISTIAN SMAIL ’87
ANCIENT HISTORY, MILITARY HISTORY, ASSOCIATED GAMES CLUB ADVISOR
Hillsdale College, B.A
Theology
TERESE GIBB
INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER, THEOLOGY IV
Madonna University, B.A
Assumption University, Windsor, M.A
THERESE BENZ ’15
THEOLOGY III
University of Notre Dame, B.A, M.A
CYNTHIA BROWN
THEOLOGY II, PHILOSOPHY
Franciscan University of Steubenville, B.A, M.A
Catholic University of America, ABD
SR. SARAH BURDICK, SGL
THEOLOGY I, THEOLOGY III
University of Michigan, B.A
Sacred Heart Major Seminary, M.A
SR. JOSEFA LANGHALS, OP
THEOLOGY I, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HOUSEHOLDS
Franciscan University of Steubenville, B.A
MARY LAWRENCE ’12
LITERATURE INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER, AP LANGUAGE, LITERATURE IV, THEOLOGY IV
Madonna University, B.A
Christendom College, M.A
MARY (GALASKE) SPRADLIN
THEOLOGY II
Franciscan University of Steubenville, B.A
DCN. DAVID TACCOLINI
THEOLOGY II
University of Michigan, B.G.S
Holy Apostles Seminary, M.A
World Languages
CORY LANDRUM
WORLD LANGUAGES INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER, LATIN I, LATIN II, LATIN III/IV, AP LATIN, HONORS LITERATURE I
University of Michigan, B.A
HILARY CONNORS
SPANISH III, SPANISH IV, AP SPANISH
University of Michigan, B.A
University of Michigan, M.A
VEVA LASHAWAY
SPANISH I
Instituto Tecnologico de Chihuahua, Mexico, B.A
MILAN TABORDA
SPANISH I, SPANISH II
Universidad del Quindío, Columbia, B.A
MONIKA TARNUTZER
FRENCH I, II, III, IV, V, LATIN II
Albertus Magnus University of Cologne, Germany – M.A
Fine Arts
ELIZABETH CHAMPION
FINE ARTS INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER, DRAMA DIRECTOR, DRAMA I AND II, DEAN OF CHAMPION HOUSE
Hope College, B.A
MADELINE CHENET
ART I, GLASS I, PUBLICATIONS
Hillsdale College, B.A
MICHELLE DIFRANCO
ADVANCED STUDIO ART, ART II
College for Creative Studies, College of Art and Design, B.F.A
KELLY (WARD) HERNANDEZ ’06
CHOIR, MADRIGALS
Eastern Michigan University, B.A
Sacred Heart Major Seminary, M.A
MICHAEL MONTESI
CONCERT BAND, HUMANITIES:MUSIC
Eastern Michigan University, B.M.E
Computer Applications and Business Education
MADELINE CHENET
ART I, GLASS I, PUBLICATIONS
Hillsdale College, B.A
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
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
BARB BROWN
ASC VOLUNTEER
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,
DIRECTOR OF COUNSELING
Spring Arbor University, B.A
Spring Arbor University, M.A, LPC, SCL
HALEY CARTER
COUNSELOR
University of Michigan, B.A
University of Michigan, M.S.W
CONSTANCE EDER
COUNSELOR
Hillsdale College, B.A
AMIE KUCIBAN
REGISTRAR and ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Wayne State University, B.A
Staff
Office of Admissions and Alumni Relations
CHRIS RUSS ’08
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS AND ALUMNI RELATIONS
Hope College, B.A
LAINEY GARBARZ ’22
ADMISSIONS AND ALUMNI RELATIONS ASSISTANT
Saginaw Valley State University, B.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
RICK VILLARREAL
SOCIAL MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
University of Michigan, B.A, M.A
MICHELLE ROURKE
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
Adrian College, B.F.A
Athletics, Front, and Business Office
JOHN DEHLIN
FINANCE DIRECTOR
University of Michigan, B.S
CATHY DONAHUE ’81
OFFICE MANAGER
CARL PIERCE
ATHLETICS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS ASSISTANT
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER HEAD COACH
Concordia University, B.A
COLLEEN RITTER
RECEPTIONIST
Eastern Michigan University, B.A
Information Technology
DANIEL WOIKE
DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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 ’18
FACILITIES ASSOCIATE
KARLA ACOSTA
CUSTODIAN
Transportation
JOAN MALONEY
BUS DRIVER
BOBBI TOMA
BUS DRIVER
JAMES SEWELL
BUS DRIVER
Father Gabriel Richard High School is a co-educational high school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lansing.