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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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 |
