Meet Our Teachers
Principal Veronica Antoske, vantoske@olmcerie.org
Message From Ms. Antoske
Welcome to our teacher profile page. Hopefully, you will take a moment to read about our faculty and staff. As you will see their experience ranges from over 30 years to fresh out of college. What a wonderful mix of talented and dedicated educators we have at OLMC School! I also have to mention our secretary, Mary Jane Caroll and our Advancement Director, Susan Rinderle. Both of these ladies are the heart of our school, taking on their numerous tasks with a helping hand and a ready smile!
On a personal note, I have been principal at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for 15 years, enjoying every minute of it. I have been in education for over 40 years, 15 of those as a middle school teacher and the last 26 as an administrator. I am certified in administration by the state of Pennsylvania and received my Masters Degree from Ursuline College in Cleveland, Ohio.
I am very pleased to be working with our supportive faculty and parents to create the best educational experience possible for our students. I know that working together with a Christian Spirit we will succeed in all of our endeavors!
Mrs. Mary Rinke, Preschool
Mrs. Mary Rinke, Preschool
I am certified in the areas of Elementary Education and Special Education. I have a Master of Science degree in Special Education. I taught Learning Support, Life Skills Support and Second Grade for six years in the School District of the City of Erie before coming to OLMC as a Pre-School teacher. I love teaching pre-school!
Ms. Danielle Golino, Kindergarten
Ms. Danielle Golino, Kindergarten
This is the beginning of my 11th year in kindergarten at Mt.Carmel! I also have experience teaching pre-school. My certifications are in Early Childhood Education and Reading Specialist. I am currently studying to receive my Master of Education in Reading at Gannon University. My favorite part of teaching kindergarten is seeing the students learn and grow from the first day to the last day!
Mrs. Cathy McWilliams, 1st Grade
Mrs. Cathy McWilliams, 1st Grade
I graduated from Mercyhurst College with a degree in Elementary Education. I am in my 18th year of teaching first grade at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Every year I look forward to seeing the great amount of progress that first graders always make from September to June, especially in reading! The Erie area has been my home for most of my adult life, and I am a member of Sacred Heart parish. I have two grown daughters, and “two preschool-age grandchildren. My interests outside of school include gardening, reading, walking, and spending time with my family.
Ms. Sherry Brown, 2nd Grade
Ms. Sherry Brown, 2nd Grade
I am currently in my 15th year of teaching. This is my 13th year at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School. I have taught first, second and sixth grade. I am on our Development Team, the secretary of School Board and the director of our Summer Program.
Mrs. Debbie Sanden, 3rd Grade
Mrs. Debbie Sanden, 3rd Grade
Education:
B.S. in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education
Experience:
21 years
Ms. Janet Esser, 4th Grade
Ms. Janet Esser, 4th Grade
Education:
B.S. from Villa Maria College
Masters from Edinboro University
I am in my 31st year of full time teaching, all at OLMC. I also did substitute work for three years in Erie, Millcreek and at OLMC.
Mrs. Donna Franz, 5th Grade
Mrs. Donna Franz, 5th Grade
I have been at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for eight years teaching fourth and fifth grades. The students, faculty and staff make this a terrific place to be.
I also run the After School Program. Miss Foltz, Miss Brown, Miss Golino and I enjoy interacting with our After School students. We have snack time, homework time and play time. On Fridays and Early Dismissal Days we watch a movie. When the weather is good we play outdoors.
During the summer months I work the Summer Program with Miss Brown. This is always a fun experience.
On a personal note: I have two adult children, Missy and Matt, and a daughter-in-law, Lauren. I love to read novels and to cook for company.
Ms. Jennifer Foltz, 6th Grade
Ms. Jennifer Foltz, 6th Grade
I have been at OLMC since 1988. I have a B. A. in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education, and my Master’s Equivalency.
Subjects:
6th Grade Homeroom
6th Grade Religion, Spelling, Handwriting & Art
6th & 7th Grade Math
Algebra 1
6th & 8th Grade English
Mrs. Mary Marucci, 7th Grade
Mrs. Mary Marucci, 7th Grade
I love to cook and work in my vegetable garden. I enjoy taking ballroom dancing lessons with my husband. My favorite candy is dark chocolate, Mounds, and Jelly Belly jelly beans.
Subjects:
7th grade Homeroom Teacher,
6th-8th grade Social Studies,
7th grade Religion, Spelling, Handwriting & Art
Education: Villa Maria College/Gannon University
Experience: Mrs. Marucci has had 29 years of teaching.
Mrs. Tina Frick, 8th Grade
Mrs. Tina Frick, 8th Grade
Subjects:
8th Grade Homeroom Teacher
6th-8th grade Literature
8th Grade Religion & Spelling
Advisor Student Council
Education: B.A. in Elementary Education, Masters in Elementary School Administration Experience: 2009-2010 begins my 20th year at OLMC.
Mrs. Mary Jo Justka, 8th Grade
Mrs. Mary Jo Justka, 8th Grade
This is my 4th year teaching at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel . I taught 8th grade Science and Algebra at St. Andrew’s School with an 8th grade homeroom. I was asked then to be principal at St. Andrew’s School for the next two years. Prior to this I taught at St. Boniface School for 27 years. While there I taught math, social studies, art, music and computer to middle school students. I also was the JV cheerleading coach, JV girls’ basketball coach and soccer coach. This year I teach 8th grade homeroom, 8th grade pre-Algebra, religion, spelling, handwriting and art, as well as, 6-8 science. I have a BA in Elementary Education. I enjoy taking classes to broaden my educational background. My hobbies are: reffing soccer in the summer, cooking and gardening. I look forward to a great year in middle school.
Mrs. Shelli Bean, Music Teacher/Liturgy Director
Mrs. Shelli Bean, Music Teacher/Liturgy Director
I graduated from Slippery Rock University with a BS in Music Education. I taught music for 10 years at St. Luke School. While there, I earned a Master’s Equivalency in Educational Leadership and Technology. I am currently employed by the Gertrude A. Barber National Institute. I am an RLI in a group home working with adults with disibilities. I am happy to be returning to OLMC staff as the music specialist and to be able to continue to work with the students in Liturgy.
I have four children, two cats and one dog. I have been married for 12 years. I enjoy teaching and hope to continue to teach in one form or another for many years.
Mrs. Denise Burns, Physical Education/Computer
Mrs. Denise Burns, Physical Education/Computer
Education: B.A. in Elementary Education from Mercyhurst College and a Special Education certificate from Edinboro University.
I am currently in my 21st year of teaching. I have been with the Diocese of Erie for 19 years. I have taught pre-school, first, third and fifth grades. This year I will be teaching physical education and computer classes.
Mrs. Emily de la Guerra, Spanish
Mrs. Emily de la Guerra, Spanish
This is my first year at OLMC teaching Spanish and I love it! I am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Special Education and Elementary Educaton at Mercyhurst College.
Mrs. Susan Rinderle, Advancement Director
Mrs. Susan Rinderle, Advancement Director
I’ve been at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for many years, holding a number of positions and wearing many hats. I have worked in the cafeteria, library and kindergarten. I have been the pre-school aide for the past several years and most recently took on the Advancement Director position. My children Erin and Jack both are graduates of OLMC School. Erin attends Edinboro University and Jack is a Freshman at Bonaventure.
Mrs. Mary Jane Carroll, Secretary
Mrs. Mary Jane Carroll, Secretary
Education:
Gannon University
Experience:
17 1/2 Years Medical Secretary
5 Years At OLMC