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Dr. Virginia O Brien, SU President, Anne's Leaders Department: Administration Email: ObrienV@cheznous.org Dr. Virginia O'Brien, SU is a licensed psychologist in New York State. She is also a permanently Certified School Counselor in New York City and a Nationally Certified School Counselor. Dr. O'Brien received a Ph.D. from Fordham University, NY in Counseling Psychology, an M.A. in Religious Studies from Fairfield University, CT. and a B.A. in English from the College of Mt. St. Vincent. Dr. O'Brien has been at Notre Dame School as the Director of School Counseling for more years than she can remember. |
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Ms. Jaclyn Brilliant Principal, English Department, Running Club Moderator Department: English Email: BrilliantJ@cheznous.org Jaclyn Brilliant holds a BA with Honors in English from Wesleyan University, an MA in English and American Literature from New York University, and is currently pursuing an MS in Educational Leadership from Bank Street College. She is delighted to serve as principal of Notre Dame School with its enthusiastic, talented, and beautifully diverse students and its committed, compassionate, and innovative faculty and staff. She is also very pleased to teach A.P. English and Composition at the school. |
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Ms. Karina Vargas Vice Principal, Anne's Leaders Department: Administration Email: VargasK@cheznous.org Ms. Karina Vargas received her undergraduate degree in Economics and Sociology with a minor in Latin American/Latino Studies from Fordham University. "It is truly a pleasure to be back home. It is wonderful to work with such a loving and devoted faculty and staff. The girls are the light of the school. They are talented and gifted young women and the reason why I decided to go back to Fordham University where I received my Masters of Science in Education degree. I want to thank Notre Dame for the amazing years I had as a student and now as an administrator." |
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Ms. Victoria Abad Science Department Chair, Tennis Club, JV Basketball, 9th Grade Homeroom Department: Science Email: AbadV@cheznous.org Victoria Abad attended Skidmore College where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience with a minor in French. After graduation she completed a Post Baccalaureate pre-medical program at the University of Vermont. "As an alumna of Notre Dame, I have been fortunate enough to experience the dedication and caring teaching of the faculty. I feel I was educated by the very best at ND and now as a teacher I only hope to contribute to the knowledge and growth of these young women." |
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Ms. Skye Angioletti Religion Department, 11th Grade Homeroom, Liturgy Coordinator Department: Religious Studies Email: AngiolettiS@cheznous.org Skye Angioletti is very excited to be a part of the Religion Department at Chez Nous. Skye was born and raised in Los Angeles but absolutely loves New York City. She is just finishing up her Masters in Christian Spirituality at Fordham University and intends to pursue a PhD in Theology. |
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Ms. Faith Arner Social Studies Department, 11th Grade Homeroom Department: Social Studies Email: ArnerF@cheznous.org Faith Arner is a former journalist who is thrilled to have found a home at Notre Dame. She has a BS from Georgetown and MAs from Columbia and Lehman College. She became a New York City Teaching Fellow after two decades as a correspondent in Washington, Southeast Asia, New York and Boston. She loves being around teenagers most of the time and has never looked back. She teaches AP Government, U.S. History, and Economics. |
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Ms. Stephanie Becker Math Department, 9th Grade Homeroom, Student Council Moderator Department: Mathematics Email: BeckerS@cheznous.org Stephanie Becker teaches the freshman year mathematics course entitled Integrated Algebra, as well as a senior year elective, college preparatory course, entitled College Algebra. Stephanie received a bachelor's degree from St. John's University, and is completing a Master's degree in adolescent education with a focus on Mathematics at the university as well. She serves as the moderator for both Notre Dame's Math Club and Math League. Visit Ms. Becker's class website at: NDBeckerMath |
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Sr. Patricia Ann Bruck, SU Mathematics Department Chair, Chorus, Liturgy Schola, 9th Grade Homeroom Email: BruckP@cheznous.org Sr. Patricia A. Bruck. SU has been a member of the ND Math Department for over 20 years. She received her undergraduate diploma in education from Fordham University and received a graduate diploma from Villanova University. |
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Ms. Jennifer Budner Counseling Department, College Admissions Department: Counseling Email: BudnerJ@cheznous.org Jennifer Budner received a Bachelor of Science degree from Providence College and a Master of Science degree in School Counseling from Long Island University. She is a National Certified Counselor and a New York State Certified School Counselor. Her prior work experience as a guidance counselor includes academic, personal, and college counseling at a private high school. She is honored to be a member of the Notre Dame School community. |
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Ms. Taylor Calderone Director of Alumnae Relations and Special Projects, National Honor Society Email: CalderoneT@cheznous.org Taylor Calderone received her Bachelor of Arts from Loyola College in Maryland (now Loyola University Maryland) and her Master of Arts in English from Lehigh University. During graduate school, she taught English I and English II--freshman composition courses. |