Faculty Biographies
2011-2012
Principal
Mrs. Shirley W. Bounds, M.Ed.
World Language, Language Club Moderator
Ursinus College, Millersville University, University of Delaware, Villanova University, Wilmington University
St. Elizabeth High School 1973 - present.
Assistant Principal
Mr. John P. Forester ’68, M.Ed.
Dean of Activities, Disciplinary Board
Wilmington University, West Chester University, Delaware State Police (Lieutenant Ret.) 1977-99
St. Elizabeth High School 1972-1977, 1999 - present.
Academic Dean
Mrs. Joan Mangan, M.A.
English Department Chair, Academic Council, English,
Wordmasters Challenge Coordinator, Poetry Out Loud Coordinator
Fordham University, College of Mount St. Vincent
St. Elizabeth High School 2006 - present.
Director of Admissions
Mr. Matthew M. Haney ’03, B.A.
Mathematics, Math League Coordinator
University of Delaware
St. Elizabeth High School 2008 – present.
Dean of Students
Mr. Jeremy Forester '99, B.A.
Mathematics, Religious Studies, Computer Applications,
Disciplinary Board Chair, Varsity Lacrosse, Assistant Varsity Football, Blue*Gold Moderator
University of Delaware
St. Elizabeth High School 2000 - present
Athletic Director
Mr. Joseph Hemphill, SEHS ’67, B.S.
Assistant Dean of Students, Disciplinary Board, Varsity Football, Varsity Golf
Delaware State University
St. Elizabeth High School 1972 - present.
Additional Faculty
Dr. Michael J. Axe, M.D.
Team Physician
First State Orthopaedics, Bucknell University, Thomas Jefferson Medical College
St. Elizabeth High School 1990 - present.
Mr. Thomas W. Beddow, SEHS ’76, M.S.S., ATC
Assistant Athletic Director, Health and Physical Education Department Chair, Academic Council, Health, Physical Education, Chess Club Moderator, Athletic Trainer for all sports, Varsity Baseball, Assistant Varsity Football
Ursinus College, West Chester University, United States Sport Academy
St. Elizabeth High School 1985 - present.
Mr. Frank Bellomo, M.S.
Science, Academic Honesty Chair, Peer Tutoring Coordinator, Blood Drive Moderator, Senior Class Moderator, Graduation Moderator
St. John Fisher College, University of Virginia
St. Elizabeth High School 2002 - present.
Mrs. Teresa Campbell, SEHS ’98, B.S.
Business Manager
University of Delaware
St. Elizabeth High School 2007 – present.
Ms. Christine Cleary, B.S.
Science, Drama, Disciplinary Board, Fall Musical Director, Variety Show Director, Spring Musical Director, Dance Team, Sophmore Class Moderator
Wilmington University
St. Elizabeth High School 2007 - present.
Mrs. Therese M. Dekleva, M.Sc.
Science, Disciplinary Board, Chemistry Club Moderator
University of British Columbia, University of Exeter
St. Elizabeth High School 1999 - present.
Ms. Dana R. DelleDonne, SEHS ’97, M.Ed.
Academic Technology Director, Academic Council, Social Studies, Journalism and Yearbook, Summer Service Trips
Ursinus College, Wilmington University
St. Elizabeth High School 2002 - present.
Mrs. Tina Marie Donohue, B.A.
World Language Department Chair, Academic Council Freshman Class Moderator
University of Delaware; St. Elizabeth High School 1994 - present.
Mrs. Laurie Kirkpatrick Doran, M.F.A.
Art, Art Club Moderator
The University of the Arts, Moore College of Art
St. Elizabeth High School 1992 – present.
Mrs. Marian L. Flores, R.N.
School Nurse
Oakland University
St. Elizabeth High School 2002 - present.
Mr. Edmond A. Gibbons, SEHS ’95, M.Ed.
Social Studies Department Chair, Academic Council, Social Studies, Student Leadership Moderator, Varsity Men’s & Women’s Soccer, Junior Class Moderator, Junior Ring Mass Moderator
Wesley College
St. Elizabeth High School 2000 - present.
Mrs. Joanne D. Gibbons, M.Ed.
Social Studies, Counselor, Students with Learning Differences Coordinator, New Faculty Mentor, National Honor Society Moderator, Academic Honesty Program, Students Against Destructive Decisions Moderator, Peer Leaders Coordinator
Wilmington University, University of Delaware
St. Elizabeth High School 2000 - present.
Mrs. Robin Hayden, M.Ed.
English, Literary Magazine, Sophomore Class Moderator
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, University of South Carolina, Coastal Carolina College
St. Elizabeth High School 1993 - present.
Mr. Al Holliday, M.Ed.
Drivers Education
Salisbury University, Central Connecticut State University
St. Elizabeth High School 2010 - present.
Ms. Kathleen Houghton, SEHS ’68, M.A.
Director of Alumni Relations
University of Delaware
St. Elizabeth High School 2007 - present.
Mr. Tae Kang, M.A.
Religious Studies, Campus Ministry Assistant, Junior Class Moderator, Junior Ring Mass Moderator
University of Notre Dame
St. Elizabeth High School 2010 – present.
Ms. Bernadette Kegelman, B.S.
Science Department Chair, Academic Council, Biology, Environmental Science, Anatomy, Chemistry, Science Olympiad Coordinator, Envirothon Moderator, Earth Awareness Group Moderator, MANNA Service Project Coordinator, Junior Class Moderator, Junior Ring Mass Moderator
Neumann University, University of Delaware
St. Elizabeth High School 1992 - present.
Sr. Barbara Ann Kolonoski, ASC, M.A.
Religious Studies Department Chair, Academic Council, Religious Studies, Junior Class Moderator, Junior Ring Mass Moderator
Alvernia University, St. Charles Seminary
St. Elizabeth High School 1994 - present.
Mr. John Kudlick, M.Ed.
Mathematics, Sophomore Class Moderator, Campus Ministry Assistant
University of Delaware, The Pennsylvania State University
St. Elizabeth High School 2005 - present.
Ms. Erin Maqinnis, B.A.
World Language
West Chester University
St. Elizabeth High School 2011 - present.
Mr. William A. Martin, M.Ed.
Mathematics,
North Carolina State University, University of Delaware
St. Elizabeth High School 1999 - present.
Mr. Christopher Matarese
Technology Coordinator
St. Elizabeth High School 2009 – present.
Mrs. Andrea Mauro, M.S.
English, Senior Class Moderator, Graduation Moderator, Textbook Coordinator
Hofstra University
St. Elizabeth High School 2007 - present.
Mrs. Amy Samperisi-Pratt, B.A.
English, Jefferson Awards Moderator, Senior Class Moderator, Graduation Moderator
University of Delaware
St. Elizabeth High School 2007 - present.
Ms. Johanna Schloss, M.A.
Chorus, Viking Voices
University of Missouri, Webster University
St. Elizabeth High School 2010 – present.
Mr. Kevin V. Scott, SEHS ’71, B.A.
Development Director, Public Relations, Stage Crew Moderator, BPAC Coordinator
University of Delaware
St. Elizabeth High School 1981 - present.
Mrs. Mary K. Shenvi, B.A.
World Language, Academic Bowl Moderator, Mock Trial Moderator, Freshman Class Moderator
United States International University, Foothill College, San Jose State, University of Delaware
St. Elizabeth High School 1991 - present.
Ms. Jessica Shoja, M.S.
Social Studies, Freshman Class Moderator
Fordham University
St. Elizabeth High School 2010 – present.
Dr. Joseph Straight, M.D. '94
Team Physician
First State Orthopaedics, University of Delaware, Thomas Jefferson Medical College
St. Elizabeth High School 2008 – present.
Ms. Dawn Teat, M.Ed.
Counseling Department Chair, Academic Council, Guidance
Neumann College, Wilmington University, Mitchell College
St. Elizabeth High School 1994 - present.
Ms. Marlena Toto, M.S.
Guidance, Counselor, Advanced Placement & Standardized Testing Coordinator, Pep Club Moderator
Temple University, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Rosemont College
St. Elizabeth High School 2010 - present.
Mrs. Beatrice Woodard M.A., M.S.
Mathematics Department Chair, Academic Council, Mathematics, Math League Coordinator, Senior Class Moderator, Graduation Moderator
Widener University, Southern Connecticut State University, University of Maine
St. Elizabeth High School 2006 - present.