PJPII HS: Faculty

You have been called to teach. This is a vocation, a Christian vocation There, at your teacher’s chair and desk, God has called you by name to an indispensable service to the truth. — Blessed John Paul II, October 4, 2001
	Mr. Ernie Christian (email) Custodian "Mr. Ernie" takes enormous pride in maintaining and enhancing the building in order to provide the best possible learning environment. He enjoys an extremely positive relationship with the students having served as "DJ" for school dances and as an enthusiastic player during student-faculty football and softball games.
	Mrs. Joselle Della Morte (email) French Born and raised in France until she was twenty-five years old, Mrs. Della Morte brings her native speaking expertise to the classroom at PJPII HS. She is currently pursuing a Master's Degree at Cambridge College.
	Ms. Jennifer Duffey (email) Social Studies and Theology A member of Providence College's PACT program, Ms. Duffey is a graduate of St. Leo's College.
	Ms. Suzanne Dunn (email) Receptionist New 2011-2012: Ms. Dunn joins our staff having previously worked at Sacred Heart High School in Kingston, MA and St. Mary's Parish in Plymouth, MA.
	Mrs. Jennifer Finan (email) Visual Arts Mrs. Finan is a Cape Cod resident and a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design. She was most recently at the Quashnet School in Mashpee.
	Mr. Richard Fish, Jr. (email) Performing Arts and English New 2011-2012: Mus. B., Ithaca College, S.T.B., M.Div., St. Joseph’s Seminary, M.S.Ed., Simmons College Founder of the Landmark School Performing Arts Department, a nationally-recognized program, which toured annually over his 16 year tenure to places such as New York, Los Angeles, New Mexico, Washington, D.C. and elsewhere. Mr. Fish performs professionally with the Hillyer Festival Orchestra, and does freelance work, as well. Mr. Fish also serves as the Director of Confirmation and Youth Ministry at Corpus Christi Parish, in Sandwich.
	Mr. Joseph Gaudet (email) Mathematics and Head Tennis Coach Mr. Gaudet has an extensive background in teaching including twenty-seven years at Canton High School, the last six as Mathematics Coordinator. He is a referee for high school and college soccer matches.
	Mr. Greg Giardi (email) English New 2011-2012: Mr. Girardi received his B.A. in Literature and English from Brown University and his M.A. from Dartmouth College. In addition to his duties as English teacher, Mr. Giardi also serves as senior class moderator. Mr. Giardi has taught at St. Sebastian’s School and Sacred Heart High School.
	Ms. Livia Gong (email) Biology New 2011-2012: Ms. Gong teaches Biology and Conceptual Physics. Ms. Gong has extensive experience in marine science and lives in Woods Hole.
	Mr. John Goulet (email) Theology New 2011-2012: Mr. Goulet received his B.A. from Middlebury College and his M.A. in Religious Studies from Providence College. Mr. Goulet previously served as Department Chair at St. Sebastian’s School.
	Ms. Elizabeth Heston (email) English and History Ms. Heston received her B.A. in History and English from the College of the Holy Cross and her M. Ed. from Providence College. She also serves as the Student Council moderator.
	Mrs. Maureen Hufnagle (email) Guidance Mrs. Hufnagle holds a B.S. from Worcester State College and an Ed.M. from Harvard University. She is our NEASC Accreditation Coordinator and directs our Advising Program. Mrs. Hufnagle belongs to the Catholic School Counselors Association, the Cape and Islands Guidance Association and serves on the Advisory Board of St. Pius X School.
	Ms. Meghan Kachigan (email) Physics, Mathematics, and Assistant Cross Country Coach Ms. Kachigan is a graduate of the University of San Diego. She is a member of Providence College's PACT program.
	Ms. Lora Kelley (email) Spanish and Assistant Softball Coach Señorita Kelley earned a B.A. in Spanish with a minor in Global Studies from Saint Michael's College in Vermont and her M. Ed. from Providence College. She is also sophomore class moderator.
	Mr. Alan Lynch (email) Theology and Spanish Mr. Lynch has thirty-five years experience in Boston Archdiocesan schools, most recently at Mount Saint Joseph Academy where he served as Campus Minister. Mr. Lynch was among 50 people honored with the Sisters of Saint Joseph Medallion during Cardinal Spellman High School's 50th Anniversary celebration.
	Ms. Michelle Mapes (email) Mathematics New 2011-2012: Ms. Mapes returns to the Cape having taught mathematics, including AP Statistics, at Savannah Country Day School in Georgia.
	Mrs. Marie Marz, R.N., BSN (email) Nurse Mrs. Marz gradudated with a BSN from Our Lady of the Elms College. She also works with the Department of Pediatrics at Cape Cod Healthcare. Mrs. Marz was formerly a clinical nursing instructor at Cape Cod Community College. She is a member of the Massachusetts Nurses Association and Massachusetts School Nurse Organization.
	Mr. John J. Muldoon (email) Health, Athletic Director, and Head Football Coach Mr. Muldoon is a graduate of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. He also serves as JPII HS's football coach and athletic director. Mr. Muldoon coached at MMA as well as St. Anselms College.
	Ms. Emily Pierson (email) Spanish New 2011-2012: Ms. Pierson studied abroad in Granada, Spain and graduated from Providence College. She is working on her Master's Degree in Secondary Education through PC's PACT Program. She previously taught at Greenwich (CT) Catholic School. She is also co-moderator of the freshman class.
	Mrs. Karen Powers (email) Theology Mrs. Powers has a B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross and a M. Ed. from Harvard University. She is currently pursuing an M.A. in Pastoral Ministry from the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. Ms. Powers is also the junior class moderator.
	Mr. James Remillard (email) Biology and Health Mr. Remillard has a Master's Degree in Biology from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. He and his wife were awarded the John Cardinal O’Connor Pro Life Award from the Diocese of Fall River.
	Mrs. Maureen Remillard, R.N. (email) Nurse Mrs. Remillard also works at Falmouth Hospital in the maternity ward and emergency room.
	Ms. Joanna Scimeca (email) Science New 2011-2012: Ms. Scimeca earned her B.S.from Providence Collegeand is a member of the PACT Program. She is also co-moderator of the freshman class.
	Ms. Fanny Singer (email) Mandarin Chinese New 2011-2012: Ms. Singer teaches Mandarin Chinese and is the founder of this newest language program at JPII. Ms. Singer is multilingual and lives in Yarmouth.
	Mr. Greg Winkler (email) World History and American History A native of Australia, Mr. Winkler graduated from the University of New South Wales. He previously taught at the Fay School in Southboro and Heathwood Hall in South Carolina.

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