Staff Directory | Holy Cross School

Administration

Teresa Billings Principal: PreK - 7th Grade

Email Teresa Billings 504-942-1855
Eric DesOrmeaux Principal: 8th - 12th Grade

Email Eric DesOrmeaux 504-942-3100
Mr. William Gallagher Headmaster

Administrative Staff

Tricia Bristow Registrar

Email Tricia Bristow 504-942-2432
Dixie Crayton Guidance Office Assistant

Email Dixie Crayton 504-942-1867
Susie Magee Middle School Assistant

Email Susie Magee 504-942-1862
Wendy Metzler Primary School Administrative Assistant

Email Wendy Metzler
Jill Miester Assistant to the Principal

Email Jill Miester 504-942-2436
Wendy Miller Executive Assistant to Headmaster

Email Wendy Miller 504-942-1875
Karen Reynolds Receptionist

Email Karen Reynolds

Admissions

Brian Kitchen Director of Enrollment Management

Email Brian Kitchen (504)252-9404
Tiffanee Planchard Enrollment Assistant

Email Tiffanee Planchard 504-942-1871

Advancement

Annabelle Signorelli Endowment/Donor Relations Officer

Email Annabelle Signorelli 504-942-2443
Dr. Kenneth Tedesco Director of Advancement

Email Kenneth Tedesco 504-942-1868
Julianne Watson Coordinator of Special Events and Calendar, Advancement Specialist & Administrative Assistant, Cheerleading Head Coach

Email Julianne Watson

Alumni

John Odinet Alumni Engagement Associate

Email John Odinet
Leo Seago Director of Alumni Relations

Email Leo Seago
Paul Wineski Assistant Director of Alumni Relations

Email Paul Wineski

Athletics

Maranda Alvarez 3rd - 4th Grade ELA Teacher, PreK- 4th Grade TCAC Coordinator & Coach

Email Maranda Alvarez
Vance Andry 6th - 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Varsity Football Offensive Coordinator

Email Vance Andry
Michael Arvites Advanced Placement United States History, Advanced Placement World History, United States History Honors, World War II History Honors, Social Studies Department Chair, Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach

Email Michael Arvites
Blake Baldassaro Assistant Cross Country & Track Coach

Email Blake Baldassaro
Aaron Barras Physical Education II, Health & Wellness Teacher, Head Baseball Coach & Program Director

Email Aaron Barras
Dexter Bass Coordinator of Institutional Marketing, Head Track & Field Coach

Email Dexter Bass
George Benoit 8th Grade Theology Teacher, Head Wrestling Coach & Program Director

Email George Benoit
Bret Bonura 5th - 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Assistant Baseball Coach

Email Bret Bonura
Tommy Connors Physical Education I, III & IV, Varsity Football Defensive Coordinator

Email Tommy Connors
Jason Dumouchel Art I, 5th Grade Art, 7th Grade Art, Fine Arts Teacher, Assistant Cross Country Coach, Theater Set Design

Email Jason Dumouchel
Donna Enterante 5th - 7th Grade Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Teacher, Lacrosse Moderator

Email Donna Enterante
Thomas Evison Latin I, Latin I Honors, Latin II, Latin II Honors, Latin II Honors Scholars, Latin III Honors, Brother James Scholars Teacher & Program Director, TCAC Coach

Email Thomas Evison
Nathan Farber Algebra III, Math 8, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Frisby Golf Moderator

Email Nathan Farber
Austin Gavrin Substitute Teacher, Assistant Varsity Football Coach

Email Austin Gavrin
Stuart Hayers Economics, Economics Honors, Introduction to Business & Marketing Teacher, Soccer Program Director

Email Stuart Hayers
Thomas Heller World Geography Teacher, Head Karate Coach

Email Thomas Heller
Benjamin Heyob English I, English I Honors, Grammar & Composition Teacher, Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach

Email Benjamin Heyob
Christopher Johnston World History, World History Honors, Psychology Teacher, Head Middle School Baseball Coach

Email Christopher Johnston
Mister Kirkwood Athletic Director & Varsity Head Basketball Coach

Email Mister Kirkwood
David Lindsey Anatomy & Physiology Honors, Biology I, Biology II, Head Powerlifting Coach & Program Director, High School Technology Coach, 10th Grade Moderator

Email David Lindsey
Kristen Lowry 6th & 7th Grade Science Teacher, TCAC Coach, Middle School Technology Club

Email Kristen Lowry
Matt Millet 5th & 6th Grade Physical Education Teacher, Physical Education Department Chair, Head Varsity Soccer Coach

Email Matt Millet
Michelle Pisciotta Assistant Athletic Director

Email Michelle Pisciotta
Christopher Thompson Physical Education II, Weight Room Moderator, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Assistant Varsity Track & Field Coach

Email Christopher Thompson
Justin Toepfer World Geography, World Geography Honors, Introduction to Business & Marketing, Head Varsity Golf Coach & Program Director, TCAC Coach

Email Justin Toepfer
Dale Turner Physics, Math and Engineering Teacher, Robotics Head Coach, Swim Head Coach

Email Dale Turner
Tre Turner Substitute Teacher, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach

Email Tre Turner
Julianne Watson Coordinator of Special Events and Calendar, Advancement Specialist & Administrative Assistant, Cheerleading Head Coach

Email Julianne Watson
Scott Wattigny Head Football Coach

Email Scott Wattigny
David Westfall Chemistry, Chemistry Honors, Head Varsity Cross Country Coach& Program Director, Middle School Track Coach, 11th Grade Moderator

Email David Westfall
Michelle Willis 5th & 6th Grade Math Teacher, TCAC Coordinator & Coach, 5th & 6th Grade Moderator

Email Michelle Willis
Louis Wineski Physical Education II Teacher, Head 8th Grade Football Coach, Head 8th Grade Baseball Coach

Email Louis Wineski

Business Office

Rhonda Baiamonte Accounts Payable Coordinator

Email Rhonda Baiamonte 504-942-1870
Kristin Callahan Director of Human Resources

Email Kristin Callahan
Jessica DeFraites Spirit Shop Manager

Email Jessica DeFraites
Sue Ducros Revenue Coordinator & Tuition Manager

Email Sue Ducros 504-942-2430
Michelle Liang Accounting Manager

Email Michelle Liang 504-942-1857
Brian Williams Chief Financial Officer

Email Brian Williams
Eneida Younis Controller

Email Eneida Younis 504-942-2445

Cabinet Members

Teresa Billings Principal: PreK - 7th Grade

Email Teresa Billings 504-942-1855
Kristin Callahan Director of Human Resources

Email Kristin Callahan
Eric DesOrmeaux Principal: 8th - 12th Grade

Email Eric DesOrmeaux 504-942-3100
Mr. William Gallagher Headmaster
Mister Kirkwood Athletic Director & Varsity Head Basketball Coach

Email Mister Kirkwood
Nicholas Michael Director of Operations & Transportation

Email Nicholas Michael 504-942-1853
Father Joseph Moyer C.S.C Chaplain, 12th Grade Theology, 8th Grade Counselor, College Counselor,

Email Joseph Moyer C.S.C
Leo Seago Director of Alumni Relations

Email Leo Seago
Dr. Kenneth Tedesco Director of Advancement

Email Kenneth Tedesco 504-942-1868
Brian Williams Chief Financial Officer

Email Brian Williams

Communications

Dexter Bass Coordinator of Institutional Marketing, Head Track & Field Coach

Email Dexter Bass

Counseling and Guidance

Dixie Crayton Guidance Office Assistant

Email Dixie Crayton 504-942-1867
Christopher Gioe, MSW PreK - 4th Grade Counselor

Email Christopher Gioe, MSW 504-942-1850
Father Joseph Moyer C.S.C Chaplain, 12th Grade Theology, 8th Grade Counselor, College Counselor,

Email Joseph Moyer C.S.C
Victoria Parenti, MA, LPC, NCC 10th & 11th Grade Counselor, Ambassador Program Moderator

Email Victoria Parenti, MA, LPC, NCC 504-942-2438
Caleb Tourres Middle School Counselor (5th - 7th Grades)

Email Caleb Tourres
Dr. Matthew Wegmann, Ph.D., LPC, NCC 9th & 12th Grade Counselor, Psychology Dual Enrollment Teacher

Email Matthew Wegmann, Ph.D., LPC, NCC 504-942-2426

Deans

Anne Chabreck Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Advanced Placement English IV Teacher, English Department Co-Chair

Email Anne Chabreck
Kelly Clark Dean of Student Life

Email Kelly Clark
Ronnie Kornick Dean of Middle School

Email Ronnie Kornick 504-252-9388
Phillip White Dean of High School

Email Phillip White

Faculty/Staff

Scott Wattigny Head Football Coach

Email Scott Wattigny

Fine Arts

Maria Baisier Fine Arts I & II, Drama I, Drama II & Drama III, Theater Director

Email Maria Baisier
Ava Coffin 5th - 7th Grade Band, Bengal Band Director

Email Ava Coffin
Jason Dumouchel Art I, 5th Grade Art, 7th Grade Art, Fine Arts Teacher, Assistant Cross Country Coach, Theater Set Design

Email Jason Dumouchel
David Hanemann 5th - 6th Grade Theology Teacher, Assistant Theater Director, Academic Games Club Moderator

Email David Hanemann
Craig Matherne Middle and High School Choir Director

Email Craig Matherne
Cameron Mayfield Tiger Band Director

Email Cameron Mayfield
Brandon Petrie Art III, Art III Honors, Art II, Art I, Introduction to Programing Teacher, Middle School Robotics Coach

Email Brandon Petrie
Marisa Sorrentino Music Teacher (PK-4), LS Assistant

Email Marisa Sorrentino

High School (8-12)

Connie Allerton 6th - 8th Grade English Teacher, Brother Andre Society Coordinator

Email Connie Allerton
Katelyn Aquilo English II College Prep, English II Honors, English II Honors Scholars, English Department Co-Chair, National Honor Society Coordinator, Advanced Placement Seminar

Email Katelyn Aquilo
Michael Arvites Advanced Placement United States History, Advanced Placement World History, United States History Honors, World War II History Honors, Social Studies Department Chair, Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach

Email Michael Arvites
Maria Baisier Fine Arts I & II, Drama I, Drama II & Drama III, Theater Director

Email Maria Baisier
Aaron Barras Physical Education II, Health & Wellness Teacher, Head Baseball Coach & Program Director

Email Aaron Barras
George Benoit 8th Grade Theology Teacher, Head Wrestling Coach & Program Director

Email George Benoit
Anne Chabreck Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Advanced Placement English IV Teacher, English Department Co-Chair

Email Anne Chabreck
Raymond Charboneau Civics Teacher, Senior Class Moderator, Yearbook Staff

Email Raymond Charboneau
Tommy Connors Physical Education I, III & IV, Varsity Football Defensive Coordinator

Email Tommy Connors
Catherine Cooper Advanced Placement English V, English IV Honors, English III Honors Scholars, Advanced Placement Government

Email Catherine Cooper
Cecily Criscoe Geometry Teacher, Mu Alpha Theta Moderator

Email Cecily Criscoe
Eric DesOrmeaux Principal: 8th - 12th Grade

Email Eric DesOrmeaux 504-942-3100
Jason Dumouchel Art I, 5th Grade Art, 7th Grade Art, Fine Arts Teacher, Assistant Cross Country Coach, Theater Set Design

Email Jason Dumouchel
Katie Elliott, M.A. Spanish II, Spanish II, Spanish IV AP, Spanish Club Moderator, Spanish Honor Society Moderator

Email Katie Elliott, M.A.
Thomas Evison Latin I, Latin I Honors, Latin II, Latin II Honors, Latin II Honors Scholars, Latin III Honors, Brother James Scholars Teacher & Program Director, TCAC Coach

Email Thomas Evison
Nathan Farber Algebra III, Math 8, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Frisby Golf Moderator

Email Nathan Farber
Eric Ferry Theology V, Audio Visual Club Moderator, Student Council Moderator, Director of Student Activities

Email Eric Ferry 504-252-9374
Austin Gavrin Substitute Teacher, Assistant Varsity Football Coach

Email Austin Gavrin
Jennifer Gonzales English IV, English III, Faculty & Staff Hospitality Coordinator

Email Jennifer Gonzales
Stuart Hayers Economics, Economics Honors, Introduction to Business & Marketing Teacher, Soccer Program Director

Email Stuart Hayers
Thomas Heller World Geography Teacher, Head Karate Coach

Email Thomas Heller
Benjamin Heyob English I, English I Honors, Grammar & Composition Teacher, Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach

Email Benjamin Heyob
Faustine Hillard Spanish I, French I, French II, French III Honors Teacher

Email Faustine Hillard
Christopher Johnston World History, World History Honors, Psychology Teacher, Head Middle School Baseball Coach

Email Christopher Johnston
Rachel Kass Theology IV Teacher, Theology Department Chair

Email Rachel Kass
Donnamaria Kitchen Theology III, Tigers for Christ Club Moderator

Email Donnamaria Kitchen
Sasha Kreinik Environmental Science Honors Dual Enrollment, Physical Science, Speech III, Speech IV Honors Scholars, Debate Coach & Program Director

Email Sasha Kreinik
Tara Lavender Earth Science, Earth Science Honors, 8th Grade Moderator, Assistant Student Council Moderator

Email Tara Lavender
David Lindsey Anatomy & Physiology Honors, Biology I, Biology II, Head Powerlifting Coach & Program Director, High School Technology Coach, 10th Grade Moderator

Email David Lindsey
Father Joseph Moyer C.S.C Chaplain, 12th Grade Theology, 8th Grade Counselor, College Counselor,

Email Joseph Moyer C.S.C
Susie Newburger English V, English V Honors, Theology II

Email Susie Newburger
Barbara Odinet Physical Science, Physical Science Honors, 9th Grade Moderator

Email Barbara Odinet
Birgit Olsen High School English Teacher

Email Birgit Olsen
Cynthia Pecquet Algebra II, Algebra II Honors

Email Cynthia Pecquet
Dr. Katherine Schilling Biology I, Biology I Honors, Science Department Chair

Email Katherine Schilling
Christopher Thompson Physical Education II, Weight Room Moderator, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Assistant Varsity Track & Field Coach

Email Christopher Thompson
Justin Toepfer World Geography, World Geography Honors, Introduction to Business & Marketing, Head Varsity Golf Coach & Program Director, TCAC Coach

Email Justin Toepfer
Dale Turner Physics, Math and Engineering Teacher, Robotics Head Coach, Swim Head Coach

Email Dale Turner
Tre Turner Substitute Teacher, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach

Email Tre Turner
Paul Wertz Algebra I, Algebra I Honors Teacher

Email Paul Wertz
David Westfall Chemistry, Chemistry Honors, Head Varsity Cross Country Coach& Program Director, Middle School Track Coach, 11th Grade Moderator

Email David Westfall
Phillip White Dean of High School

Email Phillip White
Louis Wineski Physical Education II Teacher, Head 8th Grade Football Coach, Head 8th Grade Baseball Coach

Email Louis Wineski

Library

Dr. Betsy Almerico High School Librarian

Email Betsy Almerico
Hannah Lanoux Primary & Middle School Librarian

Email Hannah Lanoux

Middle School

Connie Allerton 6th - 8th Grade English Teacher, Brother Andre Society Coordinator

Email Connie Allerton
Vance Andry 6th - 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Varsity Football Offensive Coordinator

Email Vance Andry
Teresa Billings Principal: PreK - 7th Grade

Email Teresa Billings 504-942-1855
Michelle Binkley 5th - 6th Grade English, Accelerated English

Email Michelle Binkley
Bret Bonura 5th - 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Assistant Baseball Coach

Email Bret Bonura
Cindy Bourque 6th - 7th Grade Math Teacher, Math Department Co-Chair, 7th Grade Class Moderator

Email Cindy Bourque
Ava Coffin 5th - 7th Grade Band, Bengal Band Director

Email Ava Coffin
Tommy Connors Physical Education I, III & IV, Varsity Football Defensive Coordinator

Email Tommy Connors
Jason Dumouchel Art I, 5th Grade Art, 7th Grade Art, Fine Arts Teacher, Assistant Cross Country Coach, Theater Set Design

Email Jason Dumouchel
Donna Enterante 5th - 7th Grade Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Teacher, Lacrosse Moderator

Email Donna Enterante
Heidi Ferry 7th Grade Theology Teacher

Email Heidi Ferry
Austin Gavrin Substitute Teacher, Assistant Varsity Football Coach

Email Austin Gavrin
David Hanemann 5th - 6th Grade Theology Teacher, Assistant Theater Director, Academic Games Club Moderator

Email David Hanemann
Marie Hooper 5th & 6th Grade Science Teacher

Email Marie Hooper
Ronnie Kornick Dean of Middle School

Email Ronnie Kornick 504-252-9388
Kristen Lowry 6th & 7th Grade Science Teacher, TCAC Coach, Middle School Technology Club

Email Kristen Lowry
Susie Magee Middle School Assistant

Email Susie Magee 504-942-1862
Craig Matherne Middle and High School Choir Director

Email Craig Matherne
Matt Millet 5th & 6th Grade Physical Education Teacher, Physical Education Department Chair, Head Varsity Soccer Coach

Email Matt Millet
Marie Plunkett

Email Marie Plunkett
Tre Turner Substitute Teacher, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach

Email Tre Turner
Michelle Willis 5th & 6th Grade Math Teacher, TCAC Coordinator & Coach, 5th & 6th Grade Moderator

Email Michelle Willis
Louis Wineski Physical Education II Teacher, Head 8th Grade Football Coach, Head 8th Grade Baseball Coach

Email Louis Wineski

Operations & Transportation

Sean Allerton Assistant Director of Operations

Email Sean Allerton
Willie Bickham Building Maintenance, Bus Operator

Email Willie Bickham
Ernest Collins Event Services

Email Ernest Collins
Charles Mccaskill Building Maintenance

Email Charles Mccaskill
Nicholas Michael Director of Operations & Transportation

Email Nicholas Michael 504-942-1853
Don Powell Transportation Supervisor, Building Maintenance

Email Don Powell
Jacob Spahn Building Maintenance

Email Jacob Spahn

Primary School (PreK - 4th Grade)

Natalie Adams PreK - 4th Grade Theology Teacher

Email Natalie Adams
Elisha Aguirre 3rd - 4th Grade Science Teacher

Email Elisha Aguirre
Maranda Alvarez 3rd - 4th Grade ELA Teacher, PreK- 4th Grade TCAC Coordinator & Coach

Email Maranda Alvarez
Alexander Baralt PreK - 4th Grade Physical Education Teacher

Email Alexander Baralt
Teresa Billings Principal: PreK - 7th Grade

Email Teresa Billings 504-942-1855
Jade Dauterive 1st Grade Teacher Assistant

Email Jade Dauterive
Lisa Englert PreK - 4th Grade Project Lead the Way Teacher & Coordinator, PreK - 4th Grade Robotics Coach, PreK - 4th Grade Technology Coach

Email Lisa Englert
Bridget Falgoust 2nd Grade Teacher

Email Bridget Falgoust
Christopher Gioe, MSW PreK - 4th Grade Counselor

Email Christopher Gioe, MSW 504-942-1850
Wendy Metzler Primary School Administrative Assistant

Email Wendy Metzler
Rachel Orkus 2nd Grade Teacher Assistant

Email Rachel Orkus
Jaime Regan Early Childhood Lead Teacher, Pre-K Teacher

Email Jaime Regan
Christie Sercovich

Email Christie Sercovich
Marisa Sorrentino Music Teacher (PK-4), LS Assistant

Email Marisa Sorrentino
Jennifer Strahan 3rd - 4th Grade Math Teacher, 2nd - 4th Grade Lead Teacher

Email Jennifer Strahan
Olivia Thurmon Pre-K Assistant

Email Olivia Thurmon
Julie Trabeaux

Email Julie Trabeaux
Rebecca Velez Kindergarten Teacher

Email Rebecca Velez

Student Life

Kelly Clark Dean of Student Life

Email Kelly Clark
Eric Ferry Theology V, Audio Visual Club Moderator, Student Council Moderator, Director of Student Activities

Email Eric Ferry 504-252-9374

Technology

Jerry Arnone Director of Technology

Email Jerry Arnone

Faculty and Staff

Administration

Administrative Staff

Admissions

Advancement

Alumni

Athletics

Business Office

Cabinet Members

Communications

Counseling and Guidance

Deans

Faculty/Staff

Fine Arts

High School (8-12)

Library

Middle School

Operations & Transportation

Primary School (PreK - 4th Grade)

Student Life

Technology