Faculty and Staff

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