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Faculty and Administration
Richard ardito ’98
B.A., Fordham University
M.A., Fordham University
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS                     
Social Studies; Public Speaking; Director, Drama Club ; Assistant Coach, Swimming
Andrea M. BARONE        
b.A., Chestnut Hill College
 
Spanish; Co-Moderator, Yearbook – The Crusader:
Coach, J.V. Tennis  
    
INGRID BAYARD

B.A., Hunter College

M.A., NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

M.A., New Jersey City University

FRENCH

          Co moderator - CCA
 
David Bell
B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University
M.A.T. Cand., Fairleigh Dickinson University
 
Social Studies; Head Coach, Wrestling
Br. Edward T. Beyer
B.S., Fordham University
M.A., Gonzaga University
 
Social Studies              

 

Joseph L. Branciforte, Sr.  ’64
B.A., University of Notre Dame
M.B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University
 
Director of Institutional Advancement
Margaret A. Casper
B.A., Barnard College, Columbia University 
B.S.N., Columbia University School of Nursing, 
M.S., Seton Hall University

Biology; Moderator, Operation Smile        
 
JOSEPH CHARLES '02
M.A. Iona College

COMPUTER SCIENCE, ASSISTANT COACH CROSS COUNTRY, INDOOR TRACK, OUTDOOR TRACK; MODERATOR, JUNIOR STATESMEN OF AMERICA

 
Robert D. Cleaveland                      
B.A., Hartwick College
 
Controller
         PETER J. COLEMAN                
         B.S., THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
 
         RELIGION, SOCIAL STUDIES;
         Moderator - Mock TRIAL
                   Head Coach - Volleyball

 

 

         Janet Conley
         B.A., New Jersey City University
 
         CHAIR, ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
         English; Community Service Mentor
 

 

MARY DEMARINIS
B.S., ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE

BIOLOGY, PHYSICS

 

 

Lily M. DiMaggio
B.A., New Jersey City University
M.A.E., Seton Hall University

Spanish, Italian; Moderator, World Languages Club                     

 

Joseph T. Dionisio ’77
B.S., Dominican College
 
Social Studies;
Head Coach, Varsity Basketball

 

John P. Direnzo
B.S., Long Island University
M.A., St. Peter’s College
 
Health & Physical Education;
Moderator, Stock Market Club;
Bergen Catholic Hall of Fame

 

 
          Earl L. Dow                                              
          B.A., Seton Hall University
          M.S.W., Fordham University
          GUIDANCE

 

Peter G. Drower
B.S., U.S. Military Academy
M. B. A., University of Scranton
P.E. (Professional Engineer), VA       
 
CHAIR, HISTORY DEPARTMENT
A.P. Government, American History;
Moderator, Young Republican’s Club       
 
          FRED ERK, Jr.
          B.E., STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
 
          MATHEMATICS: ALGEBRA, GEOMETRY
          ARCHITECTURE CLUB
Dominic Esker, Ph.D.
B.A., Cook College
M.S., Rutgers University
Ph.D., University of Miami
 
Chair, Science Dept.; Chemistry, Earth Science;
Moderator, Chess Club;
Summer Science Coordinator
Louis Faso, Ph.D.
B.S., M.S. Fordham University
Ph.D., Fordham University
Microsoft Certified Professional
 
Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Moderator, Science Club      
             
Charles B. Flynn
B.A., Kean State College
M.A., William Paterson University
 
FRESHMAN GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Coordinator, Summer School; Teacher, PSAT/SAT Preparation;    
Co-founder, Music Festival; Moderator, The Commentator
Moderator, Bergen Catholic Television;
1998-1999 - Teacher of the Year
Thomas H. Fuchs
B.S., Seton Hall University
M.A., Montclair State University
 
CHAIR, Mathematics Dept.

Bergen Catholic Hall Of Fame

 
 
Peter Furlan
B.A., Rutgers University
M.A., New York University
 
Music; Jazz Ensemble              
 
JOSEPH S. FUSCO, Ph.D.
B.A., CATHEDRAL COLLEGE
M.A., New York University
M.S.P.D., PACE UNIVERSITY
PH.D., New York University
 
EXTERNAL COORDINATOR FOR MIDDLE STATES             
Yolanda Gasparro
B.A., Rutgers University
M.A., New York University
M.A., Montclair State University
 
Spanish, Italian

 

Scott Gismond
B.A., Rutgers University
M.A.T., Fairleigh Dickinson University
M.A., Montclair State College

Social Studies; Moderator, Junior Statesmen of America Head Coach, Varsity Swimming and Varsity Tennis
Gerald J. Goldee ’64
B.A., Fordham University
M.A., Seton Hall University
 
Mathematics; Moderator, Academic Quiz Team; Moderator, Math League Team;
1997-1998 - Teacher of the Year
Bergen Catholic Hall of Fame
Br. Thomas E. Guihen, C.F.C.
B.A., Iona College
M.A., St. John’s University (Theology)
M.A., St. John’s University (History)
Sixth Year Certificate, Hunter College
 
FRESHMAN Guidance Counselor                 
Moderator, Alumni Association
Board of Directors – Ex Officio Member
Joseph R. Haemmerle ’86
B.S., St. Peter’s College
M.A.E., Seton Hall University               
 
ASSISTANT Principal OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AND Technology
Head Coach - Lacrosse, ASSISTANT COACH - FOOTBALL
2002-2003 - Teacher of the Year
Hyden H. Henry
B.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University
 
Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology
Science Enrichment                              

 

Eileen T. Holt
B.A., Iona College
M.A., William Paterson College
 
English, Social Studies;
Co-Moderator: The Herald      
 
James C. Horner ’64
B.A., Providence College
M.A., University of Chicago
 
English; Moderator, Crusaders for
Christian Action and Club Interact         
    
          GABRIEL INFANTE                
          B.S., College OF THE HOLY CROSS
          J.D., NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL
 
          JUNIOR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR,
          SENIOR ATHLETE GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
    
          VARSITY ASSISTANT - FOOTBALL
 
Thomas W. Irwin
B.A., Iona College
 
Driver Education Coordinator;
Moderator, Intramural Bowling;
Bergen Catholic Hall of Fame
 
Br. Thomas Jensen, C.F.C.
B.A., Iona College 
M.A., Manhattan College
 
Mathematics; Latin;
1994-1995 - Teacher of the Year
          Michael Kehoe '02                
          B.A., Fairfield university
 
          religion
          assistant coach - football
 

 

 
Br. Thomas E. Kelly, C.F.C.’68
B.A., Iona College
M.A., Seton Hall University
Moderator, Alumni Mothers’ Club
 
Raymond G. Klebs                                
B.A., Thomas Edison State College
 
Mathematics
Moderator, Photography Club
DANIEL MARCUS

B.a., Kean university

B.a., Kean university

B.a., Kean university

Mathematics

 
JORGE MASCARo '84
 
COMPUTER SCIENCE
ASSISTANT COACH:  FOOTBALL, LACROSSE

 

 

           TIMOTHY J. McELHINNEY
           B.A., MUHLENBERG College
           M.A., long island university
 
          Principal  

 

 

Deacon Richard M. McGarry
B.A., Religious Studies, Felician College
M.A., religious Education,  Felician College
Religion;
Community Service Mentor     
 
Diane L. Merrick
B.A., Rivier College
M.Ed., Boston College
 
RELIGION;          
Mission Coordinator                 
Moderator, CCA                              
Br. Lawrence T. Murphy, C.F.C.
B.A., Iona College
M.A., Columbia University
M.A., St. Bonaventure University
 
President
 
Al J. Naimo
B.S., M.A., Truman State University
 
Physical Education; Head Coach - Cross Country, Indoor Track and Spring Track

 

Deacon Bruce Olsen
B.A., Cathedral College
M.A., Seton Hall University
 
Eucharistic Minister; Religion;
Moderator, Tomorrow’s Children
 

                     RONALD ORSO

                     B.A., WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY

                     M.S., FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON University

                     RELIGION

 

                     ROSEMARY ORTIZ-WHITESIDE

                     B.A., Rutgers college

 

                     SPANISH; CRIMINAL JUSTICE

 

 

 

John G. Pawlyk
B.A., M.A., St. Peter’s College
Spanish
1996-1997 - Teacher of the Year

 

 
         REV. THOMAS PENDRICK                
         B.A., SAINT PETER'S COLLEGE
         M.Div., IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Seminary
 
         CHAPLAIN, CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
Joshua D. Powers
B.A., Siena College