Our faculty is comprised of teachers who collaborate to build a caring community and a strong academic foundation for every student attending St. Bernadette Catholic Academy.
The faculty continues to provide the students of St. Bernadette Catholic Academy with the knowledge and skills students need for the 21st century. Teachers participate in professional development opportunities on the local, diocesan, city and national level, within the realm of the Next Generation State Standards, religious development and the new evangelization, technology, and other topics pertinent to developing the whole child.
Ms. Jeanne Shannon – Principal
Mrs. Ann Marie Fascianella – Administrative Assistant, Tuition Manager
Mrs. Maria Ljubich – Advancement Director
Mrs. Anita Terrone – Office Staff
Mrs. Denise Trantino – Grade 8 Homeroom; Religion 5,8, ELA 5-8
Mrs. Geralyn Arcieri – Grade 7-A Homeroom; Science 6, 7, & 8
Ms. Andrea Nordbo – Grade 7-1 Homeroom; Religion 7, 6 ELA 6 & 7
Mrs. Lisa Papio - Grade 6 Homeroom; Social Studies 5, 6, 7, & 8
Mrs. Karin Crowley – Math 6,7,8, & Algebra 1
Mrs Natalie Burke – Grade 5 Homeroom; Math 4,5
Ms. Alyssa Mahon - Grade 4 Homeroom; ELA, Religion, Social Studies 4 & Science 5
Ms. Celeste Fisichella - Grade 3-A Homeroom
Ms. Catherine Latham - Grade 3-1 Homeroom
Ms. Laura Festa – Grade 2-A
Mrs. Janet Jacob - Grade 2-1
Mrs. Maria Palmieri – Grade 1-A
Mrs. Melissa Demma - Grade 1-1
Mrs. Josephine Mazzara – Kindergarten – 1
Ms. Kristen Fitzpatrick– Kindergarten – A
Mrs. Josephine Brischetta - Pre K4
Mrs. Christie Spadaro - Pre-K 3
Mrs. Laura Machado – Moms & Tots
Mrs. Angela Ginex – Italian K - 3
Ms. Antonella Juilland (Berlitz) - Italian 4 - 8
Mr. Anthony Mariano – Physical Education K-8
Mr. Thomas McCahill – Educational Technology K-8
Mrs. Christine Duncan - Music K - 5
Mrs. Frances Tamayo – Art K-8 and Library
Mrs. Athina Fascianella – Instructional Assistant – K-1
Ms. Gina Kenney - Instructional Assistant – Pre K 4
Mrs. Vera Kenney – Instructional Assistant – Pre K 3
Mrs. Mary Kresse - Instructional Assistant - Cafeteria Aide
Ms. Cathy Mannino - Instructional Assistant - K-1
Mrs. Michele Pedernera – Instructional Assistant – Phys. Ed.
Mrs. Lisa Taldone – Instructional Assistant – K-1
Mrs. Maria Cordi– Director of Religious Education
Mr. Michael Carestia – Facilities Manager
Mr. John Windram – Security