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New Faculty & Staff
Providing a 21st century education requires teachers who continue to challenge every student to work to the best of her ability. This school year, we have added a number of new faculty who are doing just that, whether they are teaching Mandarin Chinese, Economics or Honors History. Ms. Carla Benegalija
Sr. Theresa Hafner, CSJ
Mrs. Jessica Carny
Ms. Sydney Kalnay
Spanish BA in Spanish, Cleveland State University MA in Spanish, Cleveland State University Graduate Courses, Universidad Internacional, Mexico Science, Chemistry and Physical Science BS Cleveland State University “The students and faculty are are extremely helpful to new teachers. I feel very welcomed at Saint Joseph Academy.”
Mrs. Kathryn Comar
Language and Learning I&II BA in Special Education, Western Michigan University MA in Reading Education, Bowling Green State University “If I had to choose one it would be at SJA I can incorporate my love for God with my passion for education to help teach the girls.”
Theology and Campus Ministry BA in Religious Studies, John Carroll University “I am excited about being at SJA to carry on the mission and charism of the Sisters.” Web Design, Digital Photography and Microsoft Office BA in Design and Communication, Sarah Lawrence College MFA in Screen Writing, York University “I love seeing the phenomenal design work that the students accomplish in my classes.”
Mrs. Molly Krisy
Government and Economics, Contemporary World Studies and Model UN BS, Purdue University MA in Education, Baldwin Wallace College “I really enjoy the amazing people I work with! What a great group of professional educators!”
Technology Director An important component of a 21st century education is technology. Smart boards in classrooms, special programs like PowerSchool and Naviance that increase communication and opportunities between parent, student and the faculty and staff. “These are the new opportunities we have to interact with our students and parents, allowing technology to empower them,” according to Jeff Ahrendt our new Technology Director. Jeff comes to us from a similar position with the Cleveland Heights/ University Heights School system. He has a BS from Stonehill College in Massachusetts, a BS from Kent State and a Masters in Education from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Principal Audrey Menard said, “ we are pleased to have a person of Jeff’s qualifications with us.”
Ms. Elizabeth Onusko
British Literature and World Literature BA & MA in English, Fordham University, MFA in Poetry, Sarah Lawrence College “I really enjoy teaching in the school where my grandmothers, mother, aunts and cousins attended.” Daughter of Ann Dambach Onusko J’71, Granddaughter of Mary Slattery Dambach-Rooney J’47
Mr. Nick Roaldi
History/ Honors US History and Vietnam/Holocaust BA in Finance from the University of Notre Dame, MA in Education, Ursuline College “The students at Saint Joseph Academy bring a great attitude to the classroom. It makes my job a lot of fun.”
Dr. Johnathon Setliff, Ph.D.
Government and AP Government BA in Communication Studies, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University MA in American History, Virginia Commonwealth University Ph.D. American History, University of Maryland
Ms. Annmarie Thomas
Algebra and Geometry BA Math, Cleveland State University MA in Education, Cleveland State University “Everyone here is dedicated to providing the best educational opportunity for the young women at SJA.”
Xinming Tong
Mandarin Chinese and Culture BA in English, Changchun Normal University “My favorite part about teaching at the Academy is the girls!”
Director Of Communications & Public Relations Ronald Perger has joined Saint Joseph Academy as the new Director of Communication & Public Relations. “We are very pleased to have someone with Ron’s expertise in advertising and public relations combined with his advancement experience join our team,” said Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis J’71, President of Saint Joseph Academy. Ron has been involved in advertising and public relations for over 25 years. Most recently, he served in a similar post at St. Edward High School. He is a graduate of Cooper School of Art and has a BA in Art & Communication and an MA in Communication from Cleveland State University. In addition, Mr. Perger is a member of International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) and a Board member of the Cleveland State University Alumni Association. Saint Joseph Academy UPDATE