MIDDLE SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Allerton, Connie
Middle School English, Bulletin Consultant Mrs. Allerton has been an English teacher in the Holy Cross Middle School for 8 years, and has taught for a total of twenty-two years. Currently, Allerton teaches 5th, 6th, and 7th grade accelerated Language Arts. She is a graduate of Sacred Heart of Jesus High School who earned both a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Masters in Education from the University of New Orleans. | callerton@holycrosstigers.com 
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Baisier, Marie Davis
English & Drama Teacher, Theatre Director Mrs. Baisier brings 28 years of educational experience to Holy Cross as she enters her first year on the faculty. She teaches English I, English I Honors, and Drama I, II, III, and IV. She earned a B.A. from Dominican College and graduated from St. Joseph High School (New Orleans) prior to that. Mrs. Basier has been named to the Who's Who Among America's Teachers (1996), received the Octavia Levert Non-Fiction Writing Award, is a published author, and was nominated to the USA Today All-Star Teacher team in 2006. Additionally, she is a member of the New Orleans Opera, Les Amies Ensembles, Loyola Writing Workshop, and the St. Patrick's Church Choir. | mbaisier@holycrosstigers.com 
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Director of Studies, Middle School Principal Mrs. Billings has been with Holy Cross for the past decade, and enters her 20th year in education. She is a graduate of Cabrini High School who earned her B.S. in Mathematics Education from St. Mary's Dominican College and a Masters of Arts & Sciences Teaching. She is a member of Kappa Delta Pi and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. |
tbillings@holycrosstigers.com
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Carboni, Louis
Middle School and High School Mathematics Mr. Carboni may no longer be actively coaching here at HC, but he will forever be known as "Coach" Carboni. Throughout his 27 years on the faculty and 34 years in teaching, Carboni, a native of New Orleans, has taught numerous math courses as well as being a long-time baseball coach. Math courses have included: Math for grades 5 through 7, Math 7 Accelerated, and Algebra I . His coaching career for the Tigers spanned a quarter century, and included being named the 1996 Class 5-A Coach of the Year and a 1982 American Legion State Championship. Prior to him arriving at Holy Cross back in 1981, Carboni was Head Baseball Coach at East St. John, De La Salle (1975-1978), and St. John Prep (1973-1975). He played baseball for Mid-City Junior College (New Orleans) where he earned All-Conference and All-American Honorable Mention honors, before finishing his collegiate career at Loyola - New Orleans, playing for local coaching legend Louis "Rags" Scheuermann. | lcarboni@holycrosstigers.com 
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Claverie, Judy
Registrar, Asst. to the Director of Admissions
Mrs. Claverie is Registrar and Assistant to the Director of Admissions. She served as the Assistant to the Headmaster during her first year at Holy Cross. Prior to working at Holy Cross, Mrs. Claverie was business manager at St. Ann Parish in Metairie where she was the volunteer coordinator of Vacation Bible School and Girl Scouts for more than 12 years. She is a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Angels and attended UNO and Loyola. Mrs. Claverie enjoys sewing for local theatre. She is a resident of Jefferson Parish. | jclaverie@holycrosstigers.com 
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DesOrmeaux, Eric
Dean of Men, Wrestling Coach
Mr. DesOrmeaux not only fills the difficult role of Dean of Men, but also must fill the rather large shoes of Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee, Brother Melchior Polowy, as the Head Coach of the Tiger wrestling program. He has been in education for the past 7 years and enters his second year as an integral part of the Holy Cross Administration. He is a graduate of Holy Cross School, where he received the Holy Cross Man Award, the Tiger Award, and the Catholic Leadership Award. Following his time at 4950 Dauphine, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education (Social Studies) from Louisiana State University and a Masters of Education from the University of New Orleans. DesOrmeaux also enters his second year as the head coach of the famed Holy Cross wrestling program. He served in the same capacity at Andrew Jackson High School in St. Bernard Parish prior to his return to his Alma Mater. | edesormeaux@holycrosstigers.com |
DiGange, Charles
Headmaster
Mr. DiGange has served the Holy Cross Family as Headmaster since 2004. He has led Holy Cross through the toughest time in the history of the school, enduring the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, and initiating a plan to maintain the traditions of the institution even in a "rebuilding" mode. Prior to coming to his alma mater (Holy Cross Class of 1964), Mr. DiGange spent a decade as the Associate Vice President of the Division of Institutional Advancement at Loyola University New Orleans. In addition, he brings over 25 years of development experience to Holy Cross. During his first tenure (1968-1989) at 4950 Dauphine, he served as a member of the Holy Cross Administration, taught chemistry, algebra, trigonometry, general science, and physical education, and also served as Assistant Headmaster for Development. Mr. DiGange holds a Masters of Education in Administration and Supervision from Tulane University, and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Loyola University New Orleans. | cdigange@holycrosstigers.com
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Fonseca, Thomas
Professional School Counselor Mr. Fonseca brings 6 years of post-secondary and 3 years of secondary education to Holy Cross. He currently serves as the Director of Counseling and Guidance. As a native of Houma, Louisiana, Fonseca graduated from Terrebonne High School before going on to earn his Bachelor's from Loyola University New Orleans and his Master's in both Educational Administration and School Counseling from the University of New Orleans. In addition, he earned a Doctoral Candidate in School Counseling at Mississippi State University. Besides his duties at HC, Fonseca is an Adjunct Instructor of Psychology and Sociology at Our Lady of Holy Cross College. He has earned numerous awards throughout his career, including: The Louisiana Counseling Association's Professional Contribution Award and Who's Who in Colleges and Universities. Fonseca also is a member of the Louisiana Counseling Association, American School Counseling Association, and the Knights of Columbus. | tfonseca@holycrosstigers.com
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Giambelluca, Louis
Middle School Physical Education, Middle School History,
8th Grade Football Coach Mr. Giambelluca , a native of New Orleans, teaches Middle School History and Physical Education as well as holding the position of 8th Grade Football Coach and T.C.A.C. (Tiger Cub Athletic Club). He has been a big part of Holy Cross for the past 24 years and adds 49 years of teaching experience to the staff. He is a St. Aloysius graduate who completed his B.A. from Southeastern Louisiana. Coach Giambellucca is a member of the Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame, the American Legion, and was a intramural boxing champion at both L.S.U. and Southeastern. He has been a football coach at Holy Name of Mary (Asst. Coach), Behrman High School (Asst. Coach), O.P. Walker (Head Coach), and at HC (Head & Asst. Coach). He also played football at Hinds Junior College and L.S.U. | lgiambelluca@holycrosstigers.com | | | | | |
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High School English, 8th Grade Class Moderator Mr. Heller begins his 15th year at Holy Cross, and currently holds the important position of English Department Head. Additionally, he is the HC Karate Coach and the Director of the 8th Grade Center. He is an Alum of Holy Cross (1987), who earned his degree from the University of New Orleans in 1992. Mr. Heller has earned the Holy Cross Silver Medallion Award for Art and the Leadership Award at U.N.O. He is a member of the World Chanbara Federation, the United States Chanbara Association as a Louisiana representative from 2001-2007, and the United States karate Alliance as a World Judge from 2001-2007. Coach Heller has directed the Karate Team since 1997. As a martial arts competitor himself, he has received the following accolades: 1995 - USA-NKF Regional (Gold Beginner), 1996 - USANILF Regional (Silver Intermediate), 1997 - USA-NKF Regional (Bronze Advanced), 2001 & 2004 USKA World Champion (Black Belt), and the 2002 USKA Runner-up World Champion (Black Belt). |
theller@holycrosstigers.com
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Hotard, Meredith
Choral Director
Mrs. Hotard will serve as first year Choral Director, teaching 5th, 6th, and 7th Grade Chorus I & II. She is a graduate of both Mandeville High School and Loyola University New Orleans (Bachelor of Music Therapy/master of Music Education). Additionally, she is a member of Sigma Alpha Iota, the Music Educator's national conference, and a member of the New Orleans Theatre community.
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Hunnicutt, Lisa
Middle School and High School Executive Assistant
Mrs. Hunnicutt is an executive assistant to the Middle and High School Principals, and is in charge of attendance on a daily basis. She is a graduate of Cabrini High School in New Orleans and currently resides in LaPlace. Mrs. Hunnicutt is in her 6th year at Holy Cross, and her husband and two sons are Alumni.
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Illanne, Charles
Public Relations, Webmaster Mr. Illanne is in his first year at Holy Cross where he is the Director of Public Relations and Webmaster. He is an HC Alum and obtained his B.A. in Broadcast-Journalism with a minor in Sociology from L.S.U. While at L.S.U., he worked as a student-assistant in the Sports Information Department, and was the primary media relations contact for the Men's and Women's Golf and Swim Teams. He has interned at FOX-8 Sports and worked for the Convention & Visitor's Channel, WHNO-TV 20, WUPL-UPN 54, and Nelsen Video Production. In addition, he is owner of Flambeaux Media, a multi-media/video production company. |
cillanne@holycrosstigers.com
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Kitchen, Brian
Admissions Director, Head Soccer Coach
Mr. Kitchen enters his tenth year in education and his eighth at Holy Cross, New Orleans. He is a graduate of Brother Martin High School, and earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of New Orleans. Mr. Kitchen is the Director of Admissions, Head Soccer Coach, and Student Activities Coordinator.
He served as an assistant coach for soccer (1994-1998) and track and cross country (1996-1998) at his Alma Mater before being named the Head Soccer Coach of the Tigers in 2000. | bkitchen@holycrosstigers.com
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Middle School and High School Computer,
Robotics Coach Mr. Lasserre is a native New Orleanian who has taught for fifteen years, 5 of which have been at Holy Cross. He teaches Computer 5, 6, and 7, as well as Computer Applications. In addition, he has served as the moderator of the award winning Holy Cross Bulletin and the Head Coach of the National Runner-Up Robotics Team. Lasserre is a graduate of Archbishop Shaw High School in Marrero, Louisiana, and he earned his Bachelor's of Arts in Communications from Loyola University (New Orleans). | mlasserre@holycrosstigers.com | | | | | | | Lumas, Juan
High School Religion, Head Basketball Coach Coach Lumas has spent all six of his years in education with Holy Cross School. He currently teaches 7th and 8th grad Religion and is the Head Basketball Coach of the Tigers. Mr. Lumas is a graduate of St. Augustine High School and Loyola University New Orleans. Prior to becoming the Head Coach of the Tigers, Coach Lumas served as an assistant at HC from 2000-2005 and an assistant for the Wolfpack of Loyola from 1997-1999. In addition, he played for the Wolfpack in 1996 and 1997. | jlumas@holycrosstigers.com 
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Lyons, Sue Ellen
High School & Middle School Science, Science Department Head
Sue Ellen Lyons teaches Earth Science, Environmental Science and Geology as well as serving as Science Department Chair and Assistant Athletic Director. She has been teaching at HC since 1978 and is currently in her 30th year. Ms. Lyons is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science at Herzing College, New Orleans and Online campuses. She also teaches Science Methods classes at the University of New Orleans. Ms. Lyons has developed and published multiple environmental curricula including the award-winning Lessons on the Lake: An Educator's Guide to the Lake Pontchartrain Basin and Spirit of the Estuary: Integrating Art and Ecology. She serves on the Education Committees of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation and A Studio in the Woods. During her career, Sue Ellen has received awards at the local, state and national levels, including the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching and the National Wetlands Educator of the Year Award.
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| | | | | Murry, Joseph
High School Principal Dr. Joseph H. Murry, Jr. has been the principal of Holy Cross School since 2004. He has spent a quarter century in education, earning Area II Principal of the Year (1997-98) of Orleans Public Schools as well as High School Principal of the Year for Orleans Parish (2001-02). Dr. Murry is a graduate of St. Aloysius High School, New Orleans, earned his B.A. from the University of Southwestern Louisiana (presently ULL), a Masters from Southeastern Louisiana University, and his Ph.D. from the University of New Orleans. While attending U.S.L., he was the Gulf States Conference Champion in the shot put and was the captain of the Ragin’ Cajun Track Team. He also competed as a member of the Weightlifting Team where, as the team’s captain, he set 4 national heavyweight records en route to a National Championship. His other weightlifting accolades include: Champion 1968 (set 3 national records), AAU Sr. National Champion 1968 (set 2 national records); All-American Weightlifting Team 1968; YMCA National Champion 1972; 1972 Olympic Trials (3rd place Heavyweight). Dr. Murry was an assistant coach in football, Head Tennis & Soccer coach, and the Athletic Director at Abramson High School, before being promoted to Principal of the New Orleans school. In addition, he served as an assistant coach at Metairie Park Country Day School and was the Strength Coach and Physical Coordinator for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. | jmurry@holycrosstigers.com
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Nicoladis, Maria
Social Studies, History Ms. Nicoladis teaches 5th Grade Social Studies and 11th
Grade U.S. History in her first year at Holy Cross. She is a
native New Orleanian, and brings five years of educational
experience to our new campus on Paris Avenue. She
graduated from St. Martin's Episcopal before earning her
B.A. in Sociology from Southern Methodist University in
Dallas, Texas. In addition, she will be assisting with the
HC website as a contributing photographer. | mnicoladis@holycrosstigers.com  |
Oxmann, Karen
Counseling Secretary Mrs. Oxmann is a native New Orleanian who serves as the Administrative Assistant for the Counseling Department. She has worked for Holy Cross in the capacities of bus driver (14 years), registrar (9 years), and guidance department secretary (4 years). In addition, she is an alumae of the Academy of the Holy Angels, and holds the honor of receiving the Holy Cross 20 Year Medallion. | |
Patin, Beth
High School English, ACT Prep, Librarian Mrs. Patin serves as the Holy Cross Librarian, and enters her second year in that capacity. She is from Madison, Alabama where she graduated from St. Bernard Prep before moving to New Orleans to attend Loyola University. She earned bachelor’s degrees in Elementary Education and Psychology from Loyola prior to earning her MLIS with specialization in School Media Centers from the LSU School of Library & Information Science.. Throughout her 8 year career in education, Patin has worked tirelessly to make sure the necessary tools students require to succeed are made available to them. This past year, her efforts were rewarded with a $50,000 grant from the Laura Bush Foundation to assist with the purchasing of books that were lost due to Hurricane Katrina. In addition, she has been awarded the John & Hester Slocum Fellowship (LSU), earned her way on the Dean’s List, and graduated Magna Cum Laude. She is a member of the Louisiana Library Association, the American Library Association and will serve as the Holy Cross Quiz Bowl Team coach beginning with the 2007-08 school year.
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Schoen, Rebecca
Middle School Counselor Mrs. Schoen is in her first year with Holy Cross as a key member of the Counseling Department. She will oversee all aspects of counseling and guidance for the Middle School, to include grades 5-8. She is a graduate of Archbishop Hannan High School in Meraux and a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish. Mrs. Schoen went on to earn her M.Ed. from the University of New Orleans. | rschoen@holycrosstigers.com 
| Serio, Sal
Middle School Social Studies, TCAC Commissioner Mr. Serio is a 33 year veteran teacher, who is in his 23rd year at Holy Cross. He currently teaches Middle School Social Studies and Physical Education, and is the T.C.A.C. Director. He is a Holy Cross School graduate and earned his B.S. in Health & Physical Education from the University of New Orleans. | |
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Waller, Timothy
Middle School Religion, Middle School Science, Basketball Coach Coach Waller is in his third year on the Tigers Staff, and is in his fifth year teaching. Waller teaches Science for 5th, 6th, and 7th grades. He is a graduate of both St. Augustine High School and Louisiana State University. While at L.S.U., he was selected as a Deep South All-American in Rugby. Waller was an assistant coach at U.N.O. from 1998-2000 and the Head Coach for Millerville ACA from 2003-2005. | twaller@holycrosstigers.com 
| Watson, Julianne
Middle School Drama, Math, and Religion Ms. Watson may be new to the Holy Cross Faculty, but she and her family are no newcomers to the Holy Cross Family. She currently teaches 5th grade Math, 5th and 6th grade Drama, and 7th grade Religion. She also serves as the Tiger Cheerleading Moderator. Prior to earning her B.S. in Educational Studies from Loyola University New Orleans, she graduated from Mt. Carmel Academy in New Orleans. While at Loyola, she was also captain of the dance team for two years. | jwatson@holycrosstigers.com | | |
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Wilson, Byron
High School Mathematics, Middle School Math, Football Coach
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bbwilson@holycrosstigers.com
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