The Sisters of the Religious Teachers Filippini began educating the children of St. Bernadette School in 1953.
Our faculty is comprised of religious sisters and dedicated lay 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.
Administrators:
Principal – Sr. Joan DiRienzo, MPF
Secretary – Mrs. Ann Marie Fascianella
Office Assistant – Mrs. Anita Terrone
Advancement Director – Mrs. Maria Ljubich
Teachers:
Sr. Shirlee Tremont, MPF – Grade 8 Homeroom; Religion 8, 7; ELA 8, 7, 6
Mrs. Geralyn Arcieri – Grade 7 Homeroom; Science 8, 7, 6
Mrs. Lisa Papio - Grade 6-A Homeroom; Social Studies 8, 7, 6, 5, 4
Mrs. Kellie O’Neil – Grade 6-1 Homeroom; Religion 6, 4-1; Science 2, 1, Kdgn.
Mrs. Karin Crowley – Math 8, 7, 6 and Algebra I
Mrs. Denise Trantino – Grade 5 Homeroom; ELA 5, 4
Ms. Angela Rutigliano - Grade 4-A Homeroom; Religion 4A; Science 5, 4, 3
Mrs. Tara Muir - Grade 4-1 Homeroom; Math 5, 4
Ms. Celeste Fisichella - Grade 3 Homeroom, Religion, ELA, Math, Soc. Studies; Religion 5
Ms. Laura Festa – Grade 2-A
Mrs. Janet Jacob - Grade 2-1
Mrs. Maria Palmieri – Grade 1-A
Mrs. Melissa Demma - Grade 1-1
Ms. Valerie Romeo-DiSantillo – Kindergarten – 1
Mrs. Karen Scuteri – Kindergarten – A
Mrs. Josephine Brischetta - Pre K 4
Sr. Josephine Galasso, MPF - Pre-K 3
Mrs. Laura DiGesaro – 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 and Library
Other Staff
Mrs. Athina Fascianella – Instructional Assistant – K-A
Ms. Gina Kenney - Instructional Assistant – Pre K 4
Mrs. Vera Kenney – Instructional Assistant – Pre K 3
Mrs. Mary Kresse - Instructional Assistant - Art in Cafeteria
Ms. Alyssa Mahan - Instructional Assistant - Phys. Ed.
Ms. Cathy Mannino - Instructional Assistant - K-1
Mrs. Michele Pedernera – Instructional Assistant – Phys. Ed.
Mrs. Lisa Taldone – Instructional Assistant – K-1
Sr. Josephine Galasso, MPF– Director of Religious Education
Mr. Michael Carestia – Facilities Manager
Mr. John Windram – Security