Welcome New Faculty & Staff

Welcome

New Faculty & Staff

Ernie Derrera (Math) has spent 20 years in education, 12 as an administrator, and has taught math and science. He came to Holy Family from Severance High School, where he served as Assistant Principal and Athletic Director. He also taught in the U.S. Navy's nuclear power program during his years as a Senior Enlisted Leader. In addition to his teaching duties, he is also Holy Family's new wrestling head coach. Lissette Gutierrez (Spanish) received her M.S. in Special Education from Nova Southeastern University and a B.S. from the University of Massachusetts. Lissette is a familiar face to many of our students as she comes to us from Nativity, where she most recently served as the school's Assistant Principal. Before that role, she taught at Nativity for 20 years. Pam MacLennan (Art) received her M. Ed. from the University of Phoenix and her B.F. A. from Arizona State University. She comes to Holy Family from Sobesky Academy in Wheat Ridge, where she spent nine years as a visual arts teacher. Alissa Gutierrez (Cheer Head Coach) comes to Holy Family from Mead High School, where she was the cheer head coach. Previously, she served as an assistant coach for Erie High School, helping guide the team to three state championships. She is a former cheerleader and team captain at the University of Wyoming.

Mylene Steiblen (French) received her M.B.A. from H.E.C. Paris and her M.S. in Statistics from ENSAE Paris. Mylene comes to Holy Family from the McAuliffe International School, where she taught Advanced French. In addition, she has served as a private tutor prepping high school students for the French AP Exam for the past decade. Isaiah Remington (Health) received his B.S. in Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado while minoring in Sports & Exercise Science. He was a fouryear varsity member of the cross country and track & field teams at UNC. He comes to Holy Family from Frontier Academy, where he served as a Teaching Aid. He will also serve as Holy Family's cross country head coach. Kara Crossland (Counseling) received her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Colorado (Denver) and her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado. She comes to Holy Family from Summitstone Health Partners, where she was a mental health therapist. In addition, she has counseled students in the St. Vrain Valley School District for the past three years.

Marcia Marchesi (Vocal Music) received her Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Music Composition from the University of Colorado and her M.A. in Music Composition from The University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, Austria. She has served as an adjunct faculty member at C.U. and St. Mary's College of Maryland and was the Director of Music at Nativity of Our Lord parish. Nick Harris (Physical Education) received his B.S. in Kinesiology from Briar Cliff University and has been Holy Family's track & field head coach since 2019. Nick is a 2013 graduate of Holy Family and taught physical education at Carbon Valley Academy in Frederick. He began his career as a Strength & Conditioning intern at the United States Air Force Academy. Michelle Priola (English) received her M. Ed. from the University of Colorado and her B.A. in English from Metropolitan State University. She has over 20 years of English and reading teaching experience and was a long-term English substitute at Holy Family last year. Brad Frisch (Computer Science, I.T.) received his M.A. in Teaching and Leadership from Saint Xavier University and his B.S. in Vocational Educational Studies from Southern Illinois University. He comes to Holy Family from Boylan Central Catholic High School in Rockford, IL, where he taught computer science and business courses. In addition to teaching, Brad will provide I.T. Technical Support.

Scott Bishop (Engineering) received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and his M. Ed. from Notre Dame's A.C.E. Teaching Fellows program. He also earned his M.A. in Theater from Northwestern University. He comes to Holy Family from Notre Dame College Prep High School in suburban Chicago. Jason Martinez (Forensics) received his B.S. in Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado and comes to Holy Family from Shrine of St. Anne Catholic School, where he taught middle school science. Jason is a 2013 Holy Family graduate who has previously served as a substitute teacher and assistant football coach at Holy Family. Chelsea Incorvaia (Poms Head Coach) comes to Holy Family after seven years as the poms head coach at Erie High School, where she guided the Tigers to the 4A State Championship in 2020 and 4A Runners-Up in 2021, 2019, and 2016. She received the CSCA Dance Coach of the Year in 2021 and 2017 and has over 15 years of varsity dance coaching experience.