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Administration •  English •  Mathematics •  Science •  Social Studies •  Foreign Language •  Religion •  Business •  Fine Arts •  Health & P.E. •  Library •  Guidance



Administration

Ardley R. Hanemann, Jr.
  • President
  • Graduate Jesuit High School
  • B.A. Loyola University, Journalism/Public Relations
  • Certified Instructor in the Management of Change and Crisis Management- 1994
  • Director of Development, Jesuit High School, ’94 - ‘04
  • Vice President Corporate Relations and Communications Lykes Bros. Steamship, Co. Inc. 1980-1994
  • FORE! Kids Foundations, Executive Committee Member 1989 - Present
  • President- Krewe of Orpheus 2006 - Present
  • Vice President Krewe of Orpheus 1994 - 2006
  • Jesuit High School Alumni Association, 1979 - Present (past president)
  • Visiting Committee for Communications-Loyola University, 1988-2000
  • President’s Advisory Council, Jesuit High School, ’83 - Present
  • Development Advisory Board, St. Catherine of Siena School, 1990-2000
  • East Jefferson High School Great Gentleman Award-1995
  • Volunteer Activist Honors Bestowed, St. Elizabeth’s Guild, 1994
  • Jesuit High School Alumnus of the Year, 1988
  • Winner of the National MADD Media Award for Community Awareness Print-2004
Yvonne Legrand Hrapmann
  • Principal
  • Cabrini Graduate ‘76
  • M. Ed. University of New Orleans
  • B.S. University of New Orleans
  • Cabrini Alumna of the Year, 1998
  • Member of National Association of Secondary School Principals
  • Member of Louisiana Association of Principals
  • Member of Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development
  • Member of National Catholic Educators Association
  • Principals’ LEADTech Participant
  • 2007 Fellow School Leadership Center
Helene Tucker
  • Academic Assistant Principal
  • M. Ed. Curriculum and Instruction University of New Orleans
  • B.S. Louisiana State University
  • Certification in Computer Literacy, University of New Orleans
  • Member of Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development
  • Member of National Council for the Social Studies
  • Member of Louisiana Council for the Social Studies
  • Who’s Who Among American High School Teachers
Terry Heller
  • Dean of Students
  • B.S. University of Southwestern Louisiana
  • Member of National Business Educators Association

English

Erin LaBorde
  • Chairperson
  • M.S. Loyola University, New Orleans, Education: Curriculum & Instruction
  • B.A. University of New Orleans, English Literature
  • B.A. University of New Orleans, History
  • Certified Advanced Placement Teacher
  • Member of National Council of Teachers of English
  • Member of Louisiana Council of Teachers of English
  • Member of Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honors Society)
  • Who’s Who Among American High School Teachers, 2005
Amanda DeSantis
  • Graduate of Mount Carmel Academy
  • B.A. Tulane University
  • M.A. University of New Orleans
Michelle Fortier
  • Cabrini Graduate ‘97 (Valedictorian)
  • M.A. University of New Orleans
  • B.A. Loyola University, New Orleans
  • Certified Advanced Placement Teacher, Language and Composition
  • Member of the International Society of Technology in Education
  • Member of National Council of Teachers of English
  • Member of Louisiana Council of Teachers of English
Jennifer Romano
  • B.A. Loyola University, English Literature and Secondary Education
  • Member of Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development
  • Member of Kappa Delta Pi, National Honorary Education Society
  • Member of Alpha Sigma Nu, Jesuit Honor Society
  • Member of Louisiana Council of Teachers of English
Todd Schrenk
  • M.F.A. University of New Orleans, with distinction
  • B.F.A. DePaul University, Chicago, IL
  • Member of the National Council of Teachers of English
  • Member of Louisiana Council of Teachers of English
Maxwell Wheeler
  • Graduate Jesuit High School
  • Ph.D. Florida State University
  • M.A. Florida State University
  • B.A. Rollins College
  • Bertram and Ruth Davis Award for Outstanding Dissertation in English Literature, 2008
  • Florida Historical Society Teacher of the Year
  • Nicholls State University Distinguished Teacher
  • Howard Fox Literary Prize Recipient
  • Level I Catechist Formation Certification, Diocese of Pensacola
  • Member of Modern Language Association
  • Regular Member of The Fellowship of Catholic Scholars
  • Published "Charlotte Smith’s Historical Narratives and the English Subject" in Prism(s): Essays in Romanticism, Vol. 10.

Mathematics

Cristen Conwell
  • Cabrini Graduate'03
  • B.S. Spring Hill College
  • Member of Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit Honors Society)
  • Member of Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honors Society)
  • Member of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  • Member of Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics
  • Member of Greater New Orleans Teachers of Mathematics
Robyn Lombardo
  • B.S. Louisiana State University
  • M.Ed. University of New Orleans
  • Member of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  • Member of Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics
  • Member of Greater New Orleans Teachers of Mathematics
Ann Luke
  • M.A. Xavier University of Louisiana
  • B.S. Xavier University of Louisiana
  • Nicholls State University Distinguished Teacher Award
  • Member of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  • Member of Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics
  • Member of Greater New Orleans Teachers of Mathematics
Esther O'Brien
  • B.S. University of Louisiana - Lafayette
  • Who's Who in American Teachers
Anne Jeanmard
  • B.S. Saint Mary's College, Business Administration with concentrations in Marketing & Management
  • Certification in Secondary Mathematics, Louisiana State University & Southeastern Louisiana University
Maureen Walsh
  • B.S. DePaul University
  • M. Ed. Boston College

Science

Ann Smart
  • Chairperson
  • M.A.S.T. University of New Orleans
  • B.S. University of New Orleans
  • Pittcon "Extra Effort in Education" Award
  • PCRM "Cut Above" Award
  • Member National Science Teachers Association
  • Member Louisiana Science Teachers Association
  • Member Louisiana Environmental Educators Association
  • Featured on WYES "Teaching that Works"
  • Who s Who Among America's Teachers, (Multiple years honored) Member
  • Member Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators
  • National Honor Roll’s Outstanding American Teachers, 2006
Kathy Gosciniak
  • B.S.Ch.E. Case Western University
  • Graduate Education Certification UNO
  • Senior Battery Engineer - Eveready Battery Company
  • Senior Research Engineer - General Dynamics
Lauren Holstein
  • M.Ed. LSU
  • B.S. LSU
  • Member of the National Science Teachers Association
  • Member of National Science Teachers Association
  • Member of Louisiana Science Teachers Association
Bonnie Schneider
  • B.S. McMurry University
  • Member of Kappa Mu Epsilon (National Mathematics Honors Society)
  • Member of Sigma Pi Sigma (National Physics Honors Society)
  • Member of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  • Member of Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics
  • Member of Greater New Orleans Teachers of Mathematics
Lisa Surgi
  • B.S. Georgia State University
  • Member of the National Science Teachers Association
  • Member of the Louisiana Science Teachers Association

Social Studies

Lisa Howley Dubus
  • Chairperson
  • Cabrini Graduate'81
  • B.S. University of New Orleans
  • Member of Phi Delta Kappa
  • Trained in LA Bar Assoc. Legal Continuing Education
  • Member of National Council for the Social Studies
  • Member of Louisiana Council for the Social Studies
  • Who’s Who Among American High School Teachers
  • Southern Law Enforcement Critical Incident Stress Debriefer
Paul Distler
  • B.A. Loyola University, New Orleans
  • Member of Phi Alpha Theta (International History Honors Society)
  • Member of Organization of American Historian
  • Member of Society for History Education
  • Member of National Council for the Social Studies
  • Member of Louisiana Council for the Social Studies
  • Member of the National World War Two Museum Educational Advisory Committee
Rudy Horvath
  • Graduate Jesuit High School
  • M.A. University of New Orleans
  • B.A. Louisiana State University
  • Member of Phi Alpha Theta (International History Honors Society)
  • Member of National Council for the Social Studies
  • Member of Louisiana Council for the Social Studies
Sean Sloan
  • Graduate De La Salle High School
  • B.A. University of Georgia
  • Member of National Council for the Social Studies
  • Member of Louisiana Council for the Social Studies
Max H. Yuratich
  • Graduate Brother Martin High School
  • M.B.A. Louisiana State University
  • B.A. Louisiana State University
  • Certification in Social Studies University of New Orleans
  • Member of National Council for the Social Studies
  • Member of Louisiana Council for the Social Studies

Foreign Language

Vivian Deschapelles Coutin
  • Chairperson
  • M.A.T. Tulane University
  • B.A. Newcomb College of Tulane University
  • Member of American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese
  • Past President of American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese
  • Founding member of Council for the Development of Spanish in Louisiana
  • President of Sociedad Espanola
  • Member of Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish Honor Society)
  • Member of Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honor Society)
  • Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
  • Educational Leader and Mentor, National Youth Leadership Forum 2007
  • Advanced Placement Teacher Certified
Jennifer Cabrera
  • B.A. Keene State College
  • Post Baccalaureate Studies, Our Lady of Holy Cross College
  • Member of Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish Honor Society)
Paige Holtgreve
  • B.A. Tulane University
  • Graduate of Sacred Heart Academy
Maria Alejandra Fuertes-Andurand
  • Cabrini Graduate 1992, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • B.G.S. University of New Orleans
  • B.F.A. Fundación de Altos Estudios, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Post-Baccalaureate Studies, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Post Baccalaureate Studies, Our Lady of Holy Cross College
  • Bilingual Storyteller, Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, Family Literacy Program 2008
  • Member of Sociedad Española

Religion

Denise Theriot
  • Chairperson
  • B.S. University of New Orleans
  • Catechist Archdiocese of New Orleans, Pontifical Institute of Catechetics and Spirituality
  • Retreat Director: N.O. Teens Encounter Christ Retreat
  • Member of Archdiocesan Retreat Training Institute Training Team
Maria Pieri Bienes
  • Cabrini Graduate 82
  • B.S. University of New Orleans
  • High School Catechist Archdiocese of New Orleans, Pontifical Institute of Catechetics and Spirituality
Adam Ganucheau
  • Graduate of Jesuit High School
  • B.A. Spring Hill College
  • Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit Honor Society)
  • Theta Alpha Kappa (Theology Honor Society)
Nadine LeBlanc Pizer
  • Cabrini Graduate ‘76
  • B.A. Louisiana State University
  • Secondary Education Teacher Certification, Prairie View A&M University
  • Elementary and Secondary Catechist, Parish and High School Religion Teacher Certification: Archdiocese of New Orleans Pontifical Institute of Catechetics and Spirituality
Sister Alice Zanon, MSC
  • B.E. University of London, England
  • Diploma in Contemporary Theology, Melbourne, Australia
  • Certified High School Teacher, Archdiocesan Office of Religious Education, New Orleans
  • Archdiocese of New Orleans, Pontifical Institute of Catechetics and Spirituality

Business

Terry Heller
  • Chairperson
  • B.S. University of Southwestern Louisiana
  • Member of NBEA
Greg Castillo
  • B.S. University of New Orleans
  • Member of USA Volleyball
  • Member of American Volleyball Coaches Association
  • Member of Louisiana Volleyball Coaches Association
  • 2005 Robert L. Lindsey Meritorious Service Award – (USA Volleyball) 2002 Louisiana Sportswriters
  • Association Coach of the Year Award
  • Gulf Coast Athletic Conference – Coach of the Year (1999-2002) Region XIII – Coach of the Year (2001-2002)

Fine Arts

Caroline Argus Harris
  • Chairperson
  • Cabrini Graduate'87
  • B.S. University of Southern Mississippi
  • Member of the International Society of Technology in Education
  • Active member of the Louisiana Communication Association
  • Who's Who Among American Teachers
  • Who's Who Among Executive and Professional Women Teachers in Education
Cissie Gardner
  • B.F.A. Louisiana State University
  • Nonpublic School Certification - ATI Teachers Program - Our Lady of Holy Cross College
  • AP Certification in 2D Design, 3D Design, and Drawing
  • Member of the International Society of Technology in Education
  • Member of National Art Education Association
  • Member of Louisiana Art Education Association
Elizabeth Argus Meehan
  • M.F.A. Tulane University
  • B.F.A. Newcomb College
  • Member of Actors Equity Association
  • Professional Singer, Dancer, and Actress
  • Private Voice Instructor
  • Frequent performer with Tulane Summer Lyric Theatre, True Brew Theatre, Southern Repertory Theatre, Jefferson Performing Arts Society, Loyola Ballet, and Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Member of the National Association for Music Education

Health and Physical Education

Mary Cordeiro
  • B.S. University of New Orleans
  • Member of Louisiana High School Athletic Association
  • Member of American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
  • Member of National Association for Sport & Physical Education
  • Member of American Association for Active Lifestyles & Fitness Member of National Catholic Education Association
  • Member of Louisiana Volleyball Coaches Association
  • Member of Louisiana Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
Nancy Walsh
  • B.S. Central Methodist University, Physical Education and Health
  • M.Ed. University of New Orleans
  • Member of Woman Basketball Coaches Association
  • Member of Louisiana High School Coaches Association
  • Member of Louisiana High School Athletic Association
  • Member of American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation & DanceMember of Louisiana Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance

Library

Sandra Granier
  • Librarian/Media Department Chair
  • M.Ed. University of New Orleans
  • B.A. University of New Orleans
  • SBE Teacher Leader Cadre Summer Institute 2003, 2002, 2001
  • Bureau of Education & Research Workshop 1999, 2009
  • Reading Renaissance Workshop 1999
  • Universite de Mons Hainaut French Immersion Program 1999
  • CODOFIL Scholarship recipient 1999
  • Newspaper in Education Workshop 1997
  • Who's Who Among American High School Teachers 1996, 2004
  • Fellowship, Greater New Orleans Writing Project 1996
  • Fellowship, Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities 1988

Guidance

Delia O. Armand
  • College Advisor
  • B.S. St. Mary s Dominican College
  • Education Coursework, Loyola University
Renee Boyer
  • Director of Guidance, Sophomore and Junior Counselor
  • M.A. New York University
  • B.A. University of New Orleans
  • Art Therapist Registered
  • American Art Therapy Association
  • Member of Art Therapy Credentials Board
  • Member of Louisiana Counseling Association
Kellie Camelford
  • Senior Counselor and College Advisor
  • Member of American School Counselor Association
  • Member of American Counseling Association
  • Member of Louisiana Counseling Association.
  • Graduate of St. Marys Dominican High School
  • B.A. Millsaps College
  • M.S.C. Loyola University
Nicole Ficaro
  • Prefreshman and Freshman Guidance Counselor
  • M.Ed. University of New Orleans
  • B.A. University of New Orleans
  • Member of Louisiana Counseling Association

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