About ND

Faculty & Staff

Notre Dame’s faculty are among New York City’s most dedicated and talented educators.

Over 90% hold MA/MS or PhD degrees.  Notre Dame has the advantage of a much larger school’s curriculum, as students can take their pick of eleven AP courses, take up to seven years of foreign language, four years of art, and a full range of college prep courses and electives. Each academic year, while students are immersing themselves in their studies, they are also planning for their futures with the guidance of teachers and counselors. Our students benefit from an advisement program that is professional and personalized.
“From the moment I walked through Notre Dame’s doors, I felt welcomed and supported by all of the teachers and faculty. I am blessed to be part of a school environment where every single accomplishment is celebrated and valued by each staff member.”
- Julianna Lozito '27

List of 41 items.

  • Ms. Mary Kate Blaine

    President
    Department: Administration
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  • Ms. Karina Vargas

    Principal
    Department: Administration
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  • Ms. Colleen McGrath

    Assistant Principal
    Department: Administration
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  • Ms. Jacqueline Aleandre

    Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
    Department: Admissions
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  • Ms. Tara Ambrose

    Theology 10 and 11
    Department: Theology Department
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  • Ms. Skye Angioletti

    Theology 9, 12 and Theology Department Chair
    Department: Theology
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  • Ms. Jaclyn Brilliant

    Acting President
    Department: Administration and English
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  • Ms. Jean Canavan

    School Nurse
    Department: Health
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  • Ms. Lauren Cimera

    Director of Counseling
    Department: Counseling Department
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  • Ms. Anne Crosson

    French 9, 10, 11 and Honors French
    Department: Department of World Languages 
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  • Dr. Matthew Dito

    Biology, Applied Chemistry and Consumer Math
    Department: Science
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  • Sr. Mary Dolan, S.U.

    Facilitator for Mission and Board Development
    Department: Administration
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  • Ms. Ioana Donose

    Physics 11, Physics 12, 3D Engineering and Design and Science Department Chair
    Department: Science
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  • Ms. Jacqueline Elias

    Administrative Assistant, Advancement
    Department: Admissions and Development
  • Ms. Emily Fargo

    AP Calculus and Algebra
    Department: Mathematics
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  • Ms. Penelope Grote

    Grant Specialist
    Department: Admissions and Development
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  • Ms. Jean Halloran

    English 10
    Department: English
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  • Ms. Alicia Harrington

    Spanish 9, 10, 11 and Honors Spanish
    Department: Department of World Languages 
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  • Ms. Dashea Hickson

    Counselor 
    Department: Counseling
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  • Mr. Anthony Jenks

    Business Manager, Treasurer
    Department:  Administration
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  • Ms. Lydie Kane

    English 9, Women's Studies, AP English Literature and Composition, and Librarian
    Department: English
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  • Ms. Lauren Lee

    Music Director
    Department: Music
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  • Mr. Alaric Lejano

    Technology Coordinator and AP Computer Science
    Department: Technology
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  • Mr. Kevin McDonald

    Global 9, Theology 12 and Retreat Director
    Department: Theology and Social Studies
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  • Ms. Sarah McGowan

    Development Associate
    Department: Development
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  • Dr. Erik Meddles

    Dr. Erik Meddles
    Global 10, AP World History, and US History
    Department: Social Studies
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  • Ms. Yazmine Mendoza

    Business Manager/ Assistant to Principal
    Department: Administration
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  • Ms. Kelly Myers

    School Nurse
    Department: Health
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  • Mr. Edwin Ortiz

    Director of Mission & Identity
    Department:  Administration
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  • Ms. Robin Reczek

    Art 9, 10, AP Art History, Studio Art 12 and AP Studio Art
    Department: The Arts
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  • Ms. Iris Rivera

    Administrative Assistant, Student Services
    Department: Administration
  • Mr. Curt Sankar

    AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, Honors Biology, Technology 10
    Department: Science
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  • Ms. Roisin Sewell

    Algebra I, Honors Pre-Calculus, Pre-Calculus, and Math Department Chair
    Department: Mathematics
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  • Ms. Maria Sciancalepore

    Maria Sciancalepore, an alumna of Notre Dame, received her B.A. in Economics and Global Studies, with a minor in Italian, from Providence College. Prior to rejoining Notre Dame, Maria worked across New Jersey in non-profit management and refugee resettlement, directing children and youth programming for several agencies. In these roles, she led fundraising efforts, supervised crisis management, and collaborated closely with local school districts. Maria is excited to return to Chez Nous as Executive Assistant, supporting the President.  
  • Ms. Susan Shea-Klot

    Latin I, II, Honors Latin III, and Modern and Classical Languages Department Chair
    Department: Department of World Languages 
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  • Ms. Carly Stawski

    Associate Director of Counseling
    Department: Counseling
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  • Mr. Glenn Stordeur

    AMS 9, US History 11, AP US History, Government, AP Government and History Department Chair
    Department: Social Studies
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  • Mr. Scott Vasey

    English 11, A.P. English 11, English 12 and English Department Chair
    Department: English
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  • Ms. Maria Vulcano

    Physical Education 9, 10, 11, and 12 and Athletic Director
    Department: Physical Education
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  • Mr. Steve Womer

    Geometry and AP Statistics
    Department: Mathematics
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  • Mr. Benjamin Zevallos

    Associate Director of Annual Giving 
    Department: Development
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