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Faculty & Staff Directory

Mercy faculty and staff are thoughtful, accomplished leaders in their fields.

In fact, nearly 90% hold master’s or doctoral degrees. With an average tenure of 10 years and nearly 20% alumnae, we have built a community where teachers stay and graduates want to return.

From classroom teachers to administrative staff and coaches, our faculty and staff dedicate themselves each day to provide the best possible experience for every Mercy student and family.

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List of 113 members.

  • Photo of Patricia Ahern

    Patricia Ahern 

    Receptionist
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Karlien Bach

    Karlien Bach 

    Teacher - Theology HS
  • Photo of Stephanie Barbero

    Stephanie Barbero 

    Teacher - Physical Education HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Barbara Barker

    Barbara Barker 

    Teacher - Science MS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Julie Barrett

    Julie Barrett 

    Director of Auxiliary Revenue and Summer Programs
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Patricia Beairsto

    Patricia Beairsto 

    Teacher - Theology HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Denise Beaulieu

    Denise Beaulieu 

    Main Office Administrative Assistant
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Samir Bhagwat

    Samir Bhagwat 

    Teacher - Science HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Cain Bowman

    Cain Bowman 

    Teacher - Science HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Lawan Buffum

    Lawan Buffum 

    Cafeteria Manager
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Angela Burch

    Angela Burch 

    Senior Staff Accountant, Accounts Receivable
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Megan Camacho-Bianchi

    Megan Camacho-Bianchi 

    Teacher - Performing Arts HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Jeanette Cannioto

    Jeanette Cannioto 

    Dean of the Middle School
    (585) 288-7120 ext. 328
  • Photo of Jennifer Cellura

    Jennifer Cellura 

    Teacher - Science MS - 7th and 8th Grade
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Elizabeth Ciaccio

    Elizabeth Ciaccio 

    Internship Coordinator
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Sandra Cicherillo

    Sandra Cicherillo 

    Teacher - Anatomy & Physiology and Forensic 2 HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Katherine Collins

    Katherine Collins 

    Teacher - Social Studies MS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Lisa Costello

    Lisa Costello 

    Administrative Assistant
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Eboné Creighton

    Eboné Creighton 

    Director of Annual Giving and Corporate Partnerships
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Kathryn Cullen

    Kathryn Cullen 

    Teacher - Spanish MS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Kylie Dahlberg

    Kylie Dahlberg 

    Teacher - Art HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Leslee Danesi

    Leslee Danesi 

    Teacher - Physical Education/Health
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Shannon Dautel

    Shannon Dautel 

    Academic Support Teacher
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Diana Davis

    Diana Davis 

    Teacher - Physical Education MS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Sarah DeMulder

    Sarah DeMulder 

    Teacher - English MS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Sherylanne Diodato

    Sherylanne Diodato 

    Principal
    (585) 288-7120 ext. 303
  • Photo of Courtney Dixon

    Courtney Dixon 

    Vice President of Marketing and Communications
    (585) 288-7120 ext. 123
  • Photo of Elizabeth Dolan

    Elizabeth Dolan 

    Teacher - Science MS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Melissa Dussault

    Melissa Dussault 

    Health and Wellness Counselor
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Jordan Eisenhut

    Jordan Eisenhut 

    Teacher - Math MS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Tracey Fisher

    Tracey Fisher 

    Teacher - Math MS - 6th Grade
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Amelia Fitzsimmons

    Amelia Fitzsimmons 

    Senior Institutional Advancement Specialist
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Kimberley Gallagher

    Kimberley Gallagher 

    Teacher - Spanish HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Elsa Geraci

    Elsa Geraci 

    Admissions Associate
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Cheryl Gillen

    Cheryl Gillen 

    Teacher - French
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Elana Gizzi

    Elana Gizzi 

    Teacher - Performing Arts HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Melinda Good

    Melinda Good 

    Teacher - Leadership Program Coordinator and Speech HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Rita Gupta

    Rita Gupta 

    Teacher - Science HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Elizabeth Guzzetta

    Elizabeth Guzzetta 

    Teacher - Technology MS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Kathryn Hackett-Bauman

    Kathryn Hackett-Bauman 

    Teacher - Social Studies HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Amy Hentschke

    Amy Hentschke 

    Director of Information Technology
    (585) 288-7120 ext. 356
  • Photo of Patricia Herrman

    Patricia Herrman 

    Academic Support Teacher
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Keira Holbrough

    Keira Holbrough 

    Teacher - English HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Donna Horn

    Donna Horn 

    Dean of Student Support Services
    (585) 288-7120 ext. 373
  • Photo of Mary Kay Huber

    Mary Kay Huber 

    Senior Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Dawn Humphrey

    Dawn Humphrey 

    Teacher - Science HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Janiece Jackman

    Janiece Jackman 

    Teacher - Spanish HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Margaret Kenrick

    Margaret Kenrick 

    Vice President of Finance and Operations
    (585) 288-7120 ext. 307
  • Photo of Kimberly Klimowski

    Kimberly Klimowski 

    Bookstore Manager
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Caroline Kurzweil

    Caroline Kurzweil 

    Teacher - English HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Christine Kvam

    Christine Kvam 

    Director Campus Ministry
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Christina Lacagnina

    Christina Lacagnina 

    President & CEO
    (585) 288-7120 ext. 315
  • Photo of Catherine LaDuke

    Catherine LaDuke 

    Teacher - English HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Caitlin Lawniczak

    Caitlin Lawniczak 

    Teacher - Math MS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Mary Lawrence-Khalil

    Mary Lawrence-Khalil 

    Director of Alumnae Relations
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Veronica Lyons

    Veronica Lyons 

    Academic Support Teacher
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Beth Mannix

    Beth Mannix 

    Teacher - Business HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Lynn Marquart

    Lynn Marquart 

    Reading Specialist Teacher
  • Photo of Amy Marron

    Amy Marron 

    Teacher - Performing Arts MS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Barbara McAdoo

    Barbara McAdoo 

    Teacher - Theology HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Eileen McAliney

    Eileen McAliney 

    Teacher - Math HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Joan McAteer

    Joan McAteer 

    Teacher - Theology HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Shawna Melton

    Shawna Melton 

    Teacher - Math HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Sharon Messina

    Sharon Messina 

    Academic Support Teacher
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Kathryn Miller

    Kathryn Miller 

    Instructional Coach
    (585) 288-7120 ext. 401
  • Photo of Lauren Moor

    Lauren Moor 

    Teacher - Theology MS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Cindy Myers

    Cindy Myers 

    Teacher - English HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Richard Myers

    Richard Myers 

    Testing Center Coordinator
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Timothy Nawojski

    Timothy Nawojski 

    Teacher - Math HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Katie O'Dell

    Katie O'Dell 

    Coach
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Colin Orr

    Colin Orr 

    Dean of Curriculum and Instruction
    (585) 288-7120 ext. 344
  • Photo of Hannah Padulo

    Hannah Padulo 

    Teacher - Social Studies HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Susan Penepent

    Susan Penepent 

    Advisor to Athletic Programs
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Augustin Phung

    Augustin Phung 

    Teacher - Theology HS & MS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Benjamin Pulkownik

    Benjamin Pulkownik 

    Career and College Counselor
  • Photo of Alexandra Radesi

    Alexandra Radesi 

    Teacher - English 6th Grade
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Therese Randazzese

    Therese Randazzese 

    Mercy Service Coordinator and Motto Capstone Project Coordinator
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Erin Reece

    Erin Reece 

    Director of Human Resources
    (585) 288-7120 ext. 489
  • Photo of Anthony Ricci

    Anthony Ricci 

    Teacher - English MS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Dana Ritz

    Dana Ritz 

    Attendance Administrative Assistant
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Maria Rosato

    Maria Rosato 

    Teacher - Social Studies MS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Carolyn Rosica

    Carolyn Rosica 

    Advancement Assistant
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Karen Sak

    Karen Sak 

    Teacher - Social Studies MS - 6th Grade
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Laurie Sansone

    Laurie Sansone 

    Teacher - Building Substitute
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Michelle Scamacca

    Michelle Scamacca 

    Teacher - Business
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Anna Schlia

    Anna Schlia 

    Interim Advancement Lead and Campaign Consultant
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Caitlin Schmalstich

    Caitlin Schmalstich 

    Counselor HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Timothy Scott

    Timothy Scott 

    Donor Services & Development Database Coordinator
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Genevieve Skolny

    Genevieve Skolny 

    Teacher - Latin HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Stephanie Stillman

    Stephanie Stillman 

    Teacher - Art MS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Donna Stossel

    Donna Stossel 

    Teacher - Math HS/Coach - Tennis Volunteer
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Alex Stryker

    Alex Stryker 

    Teacher - Social Studies HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Esca Stumpf

    Esca Stumpf 

    Executive Assistant
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Douglas Tay

    Douglas Tay 

    Director of Athletics
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Sara Thomas

    Sara Thomas 

    School Counselor
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Sarah Thomas

    Sarah Thomas 

    Bookstore Manager
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Joseph Tiffany

    Joseph Tiffany 

    IT Support Specialist/Network Administrator
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Felicia Torres

    Felicia Torres 

    Educational Technology and Data Systems Specialist
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Donna Trost

    Donna Trost 

    Teacher - Social Studies HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Sebrina Trout

    Sebrina Trout 

    Teacher - Health MS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Sue Tubolino

    Sue Tubolino 

    Teacher - Performing Arts
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Keiko Vann

    Keiko Vann 

    Teacher - Strings HS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Amanda Vershay

    Amanda Vershay 

    School Counselor
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Kimberly Vita

    Kimberly Vita 

    Teacher - French MS
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Andrea Wahls

    Andrea Wahls 

    Teacher - Leadership HS & Library
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Stephanie Wallace

    Stephanie Wallace 

    Director of Enrollment Management
    (585) 288-7120 ext. 310
  • Photo of Shallan Warren-Rogers

    Shallan Warren-Rogers 

    Senior Human Resources Coordinator
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Dominic Wasson

    Dominic Wasson 

    Technical Support Specialist
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Silas Weghorst

    Silas Weghorst 

    Technical Theater Director
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Dana Whipple

    Dana Whipple 

    Dean of Students
    (585) 288-7120 ext. 318
  • Photo of Emily Woloshyn

    Emily Woloshyn 

    Admissions Associate
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Jackquelyn Woodard

    Jackquelyn Woodard 

    Middle School Counselor
    (585) 288-7120
  • Photo of Lora Zumchak

    Lora Zumchak 

    Library Media Specialist
    (585) 288-7120

Why do you love working at Mercy?

  • Alex Stryker, Social Studies Teacher & Coach

    "Working and coaching at Mercy is incredibly rewarding because you build meaningful connections with students while helping them grow in confidence, leadership, and community. It’s inspiring to watch them support one another, develop strong voices, and thrive both in the classroom and in athletics."

  • Cain Bowman, Science Teacher

    "I'm consistently inspired by our students' compassion and curiosity. It makes every day teaching inside the Circle of Mercy its own reward."

  • Christine Kvam, Director of Campus Ministry

    "Our community is made up of people who embody the hope of the Gospel and the spirit of Mercy.  It is a blessing to work with students and colleagues who are committed to our mission and live it out each day."

  • Hannah Padulo, Social Studies Teacher

    "I love the community that Mercy fosters. Through our annual traditions, faculty, staff, and students are able to make genuine and meaningful connections."

  • Therese Randazzese, Mercy Service & Motto Coordinator

    "It's a joy coming to work every day. I feel blessed that I have the opportunity to work at the very place that as a teenager, helped to shape my morals, faith, and belonging throughout my entire life. Mercy is an invigorating place to work, simultaneously empowering young females to blossom into influential women leaders for our future!"

  • Sr. Joan McAteer, Theology Teacher

    "I have been blessed to teach two generations of young women at Mercy. One of my joys is seeing the wonderful women they become. So many are involved in helping others, and that is what Mercy is all about."

  • Benjamin Pulkownik, Career and College Counselor

    "The students here at Mercy are the brightest, most intelligent, and well-mannered students I have had the opportunity and honor of working with throughout my career and college readiness career. The faculty and staff have made my transition to not only Mercy, but to the City of Rochester, seamless and have never fallen short of providing my family and me with a sense of community and belonging. I truly look forward to coming to work each and every day."

  • Katie LaDuke, English Teacher

    "As a legacy alum, coming back to be a part of the Mercy faculty was truly like coming home. It is the most positive professional environment I have worked in- everyone is here for the common goal of setting our students up for success, both in and out of the classroom, and that is all I could ever want as someone who once sat in the same desks as these girls."

  • Doug Tay, Director of Athletics

    "As a former Mercy Coach and now Director of Athletics, what makes Mercy special to me is the way faith, values, and excellence are woven into everything we do. Our student-athletes compete with heart, integrity, and respect; both on and off the field. They learn that their strength matters, their presence matters, and their leadership matters. Mercy athletes take true pride in repping the blue and white!"

  • Sebrina Trout, Health Teacher

    "Teaching at Mercy is incredibly meaningful, as I am able to teach health in a way that supports students’ physical, mental, spiritual, and social/emotional well-being in a safe and encouraging environment with amazing, engaged learners. The strong sense of community and the support from staff and administration make Mercy a place where I feel valued and proud to make a difference."

  • Sr. Karlien Bach, Theology Teacher

    "What I love most about OLM is the chance to forge loving relationships first with God and then with the community, especially our beloved students. Each year I receive the same grace to invest in a loving relationship with God and all of us. I teach in the best school in the galaxy because we have the best students, families, and teachers."

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