St. Angela Merici School - Faculty and Staff

Faculty and Staff



		Lynda B. McFarland Bachelor of Science, Masters in Education Certification: Catechetical, Education Leadership Years Teaching: 37 Principal "St Angela Merici School is advancing in leaps and bounds. We are Middle States accredited and now have distance learning with Seton Hill University. We have a very rigorous curriculum where the children are expected to achieve. There is remediation for those who need help. The Bruin Academy for those who excel and the St. Anthony Program for Special Education. What a great place to be!"

		Kathleen A. Burd Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Masters in Education - Early Childhood Certification: Early Childhood and Elementary Years Teaching: 12, 2 Tutor Grades Teaching: Kindergarten "St. Angela's is a true community built on faith, family, and Quality Academics. We educate the whole child. Wonderful work environment"

		Judi Butler Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Certification: Instructional II - K-6 and Middle Level Language Arts Years Teaching: 13 Grades Teaching: Kindergarten, Level 1 Spanish, Level 6 (Math, Religion, English), Level 7 Language Arts, Level 8 English "St. Angela Merici School is an outstanding Catholic School with a challenging curriculum. Our students excel when they enter high school. Our students come together weekly to celebrate the Eucharist. We truly live up to our Mission Statement"

		Tom DeMoss Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Masters in Education - Elementary Education Certification: Elementary K-6th, Middle Level Social Studies Years Teaching: 9 Grades Teaching: Social Studies 6th - 8th, Spanish 2nd - 8th "St. Angela Merici School provides an outstanding education that prepares our students for high school. We incorporate high academic standards while teaching our students the values and lessons of the Gospels."

		Mrs. MaryAnn Gibbons Bachelor of Science Certification: Elementary Education Years Teaching: 30 Grades Teaching: 2nd "This school continues to demonstrate outstanding educational qualities and religious commitments based on service to others. As parents, there can be nothing more important to offer our children.."

		Marsha A. Giglio Bachelor of Arts in English, Master of Science in Education (Duquesne) Certification: Diocsan / State Permanent Certification Years Teaching: 45 (37 at St. Angela Merici) Grades Teaching: 4 and 5 "I wouldn't be anyplace else. St. Angela Merici is someplace special. I have and will always have a warm place in my heart for the pastor, my colleagues's, the students, and parents."

		Mrs. Diana L. Johnston Bachelor of Science in Health, Physical Education and Recreation K-12 Certification: Elementary K-6, Middle School Science, Middle School Social Studies, Technology Specialist Years Teaching: 36 Grades Teaching: Middle School 6th - 8th and K-8th

		Karen Koncsol Bachelor of Science in Education, Master of Science in Language Communication Certification: Reading and Diocesean Years Teaching: 22 Grades Teaching: 3rd "Faculty works together as family. St. Angela is a great place to work and learn."

		Elizabeth Lemak Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Education Certification: Early Childhood and Elementary Education Years Teaching: 3 Grades Teaching: 1st "I really enjoy working at St. Angela Merici School. The teachers get to form great bonds with the students and it is a positive atmosphere. We put alot of pride in what we do."

		Robin L. Makovics Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood / Elementary Education and Associates Degree in Early Childhood Certification: Instructional 1 and 24 Credits Years Teaching: 16 Grades Teaching: 4th and 5th "I love Saint Angela Merici School! It is a wonderful school that focuses on the Gospel values and high standards for academics"

		Beth Sieg Bachelor of Science in Education, Masters in Special Education Certification: Special Education K-2 years, Elementary Education K-8 Years Teaching: 28 Grades Teaching: St. Anthony Resource Room "It is a pleasure to work in an atmosphere where differences are accepted in a positive manner. Everyone works together to provide the best educational opportunity for all students."

		Sue Walters Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Business Analysis and Minor in Computers from Penn State Working on Masters in Information Technology Education from Saint Joseph's University Certification: PA Department of Education - Computer Technology and General Business Education Years Teaching: 8 Grades Teaching: Preschool - 8th "The faculty at Saint Angela truly care about the students. They want to do whatever they can to help them be successful."

		Mrs. Kristen Wasko Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Certification: Elementary Education Years Teaching: 7 Grades Teaching: Preschool 3&4 year olds, 1st grade Art, Kindergarten-5th grade, Library "I love working at St. Angel's! The students, teachers and parents work together to provide a positive and safe learning environment. St. Angela's provides students opportunities to grow emotionally, socially and spiritually."