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World Language Department

WORLD LANGUAGES
Name
Email
Telephone Number
Maria Carroll
(814) 824-2053
Cindy Comstock
(814) 824-2323
Kathryn Donovan
Department Chair
(814) 824-3127
Antonetta Kleps
(814) 824-2210
Mary Marsh
(814) 824-2210
Arthur Martone
(814) 824-2063
Liesl Wagner
(814) 824-2210
Sherry Wu
(814) 824-2210

 


Kathryn Donovan,

Language DepartmentChair and International Baccalaureate Coordinator
35 years teaching experience –
24 years at MPS
  • Pittsburgh area teaching experience
  • Developed and implemented an elementary French program at the Erie Day School
  • Past adjunct professor at Mercyhurst College
  • Former French Club advisor
  • Twice Class Advisor
  • Middle States Scholars Committee member
  • National Honor Society Advisor
  • World Language Chairperson
  • International Baccalaureate Coordinator
  • Translator for area businesses
  • Cooperating Teacher and mentor for numerous student teachers and practicum students
  • Traveled extensively in Europe and many francophone countries around the world
  • Led numerous student-focused trips abroad
  • Named to National Honor Roll for High School Teachers
  • Teacher of the Year Award
  • Outstanding Service to MPS Award
  • Circle of Mercy Award
  • Proud parent of two Mercyhurst Preparatory School alumni
Teaching Assignment: French IV-IB/Honor, French I-MPS PreIB/H, and French I-CP
   

Maria Carroll,

24 years teaching experience –
19 years at MPS
  • Master’s in Spanish from Millersville University
  • Attended the Governor’s School for World Languages Summer 2007
  • Past adjunct professor at Penn State, the Behrend College
  • Tax Preparer for H&R Block, serving the Hispanic community
  • Spanish Interpreter for the A.C. Nielsen Company
  • Mentor for foreign exchange students, Intermediate Unit
  • Spanish Club Advisor
  • Assistant Swimming Coach 1993-1997
  • Cooperating teacher for student teachers and practicum students
  • Traveled extensively through Europe and Mexico
  • Chaperoned student groups abroad
  • Member of the PA State Modern Language Association
  • Parent of a Mercyhurst Prep alumni

Teaching Assignment: Spanish IV-CP, Spanish II-CP, and Spanish I-MPS PreIB/H

   

Cindy Comstock,

17 years teaching experience –
15 years at MPS
  • BA from St. Bonaventure University in both French and Spanish
  • Graduate studies in curriculum and instruction at Gannon University
  • Former chairperson and current member of the Community of Scholars committee
  • Member of the MPS Technology committee
  • Served as an evaluator on a Middle States Team at a Pittsburgh high school
  • Former class advisor for four years
  • Organized and led a student-focused trip to France and Spain
  • Cooperating Teacher and mentor for numerous student teachers and practicum students
  • Traveled extensively in Europe and Canada
  • Former Spanish Club advisor

Teaching Assignment: French II-MPS PreIB/H, Spanish III-CP, and Spanish I-CP

   

Antonetta Kleps,

24 years teaching experience –
6 years at MPS
  • BA degree from VMC + 24 graduate credits
  • Class and clubs advisor (previous school)
  • Cooperating teacher and mentor for numerous teachers and practicum students
  • Member of various academic committees over the years
  • Candle of Knowledge recipient at VMA (teacher recognition award)
  • Traveled to Spain with students
  • Lector at home parish,  Blessed Sacrament Church
  • Mother of three sons; grandmother of 4

Teaching Assignment: Spanish III-IB/H, and Spanish II-CP

   

Mary Marsh,

31 years teaching experience –
X years at MPS
  • Current French Club Advisor
  • Cooperating teacher for student teachers
  • Traveled to France, Spain, Italy with MPS students and parents
  • Former participant at Summer French Immersion Institute at Millersville University
  • Current participant at Western European Studies French Immersion workshops at Pitt
  • Active involvement at Wayside Presbyterian Church for 40 years (choir, Sunday School teacher, Session, Deacons, Stewardship, Personnel, Congregational Nurture and Development, Women’s Association committees)
  • Sustaining member of Junior League of Erie (held various board positions including  Past President, Personnel,  Advocacy Chairperson)

Teaching Assignment: French III-IB/H, French III-CP, and French II-CP

   

Arthur Martone,

Performing Arts Chair
26 years teaching experience –
22 years at MPS
  • Music Director of the MPS “Little Mary Sunshine ” troupe performance in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2005
  • Music Director for the 1995 MPS I.T.S. Main stage production of “Nunsense” in Lincoln, Nebraska
  • Stage director and performing member of the Erie Opera Theatre since 1983
  • Music director/performer at Erie Playhouse since 1986
  • Assistant conductor for the Erie Chamber Orchestra
  • Has been the music director/conductor for Erie Parks and Recreation Department, the Erie Diocesan Sum­mer Musicals, and the Titusville Summer Theatre
  • Sang as a soloist with the Erie Chamber Orchestra and the Erie Philharmonic
  • Former assistant musical director and head cantor at St. Peter Cathedral
  • Sang National Anthem at numerous professional sporting events
  • 2009 Golden Apple Award winner
Teaching Assignment: Introduction to Italian

 

   

Liesl Wagner ,

2 years teaching experience –
2 years at MPS
  • Teaches IB Spanish IV
  • 2004 graduate of MPS
  • Spent summer in Alejuela, Costa Rica
  • Traveled to El Paso, TX and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico to study border issues
  • Studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain at La Universitat de Barcelona
  • Co-moderator of Spanish club

Teaching Assignment: SpanishIV-IB/H, Spanish II-MPS PreIB/H, and Spanish II-CP

   

Sherry Wu,

5 years teaching experience –
1 year at MPS
  • Bachelor of Science degree
  • Mandarin teacher at Chinese school of Erie
  • Member of PSMLA
  • Former English teacher in a government sponsored program in China
  • Former vice-chief editor of a provincial science journal in China
  • Former hostess of a talk-show at city's broadcast station in China

Teaching Assignment: Mandarin Chinese-H


ENGLISH | MATHEMATICS | PE/HEALTH | PERFORMING ARTS | SCIENCE | SOCIAL STUDIES
TECHNOLOGY | THEOLOGY | VISUAL ARTS | WORLD LANGUAGES
ABOUT US | MISSION STATEMENT | BELIEF STATEMENT | HISTORY | ADMINISTRATION | GUIDANCE

 

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