Academics

Tess Akers, M.S.O.P.T., M.A.

B.A. Wilmington College (French & English Lit | Psychology)
B.S. Quinnipiac University (Physical Therapy)
M.S. Quinnipiac University (Orthopedic Physical Therapy)
M.A. Middlebury College (French)
Teaching Experience: 12 years

Sean Bannon

B.A. Assumption College (Education, History)
Teaching Experience: 5 years

Chris Ciarleglio, Ph.D. `00

Director | Science Academy @ Holy Cross
Instructor | Johns Hopkins University
B.A. Swarthmore College (Biology | Ancient History)
Ph.D. Vanderbilt University (Neuroscience)
Postdoctoral Fellow | Vanderbilt University
Fox Postdoctoral Fellow | Brown University
Teaching Experience: 21 years

Meet the Director

Dan Creem `12

B.A. Swarthmore College (Neuroscience | Philosophy)
Teaching Experience: 5 years

Chris Lacilla, M.A.

B.S. Valparaiso University (Meteorology)
M.A. Central Connecticut State University (Geography)
M.A. University of Bridgeport (Education)
Teaching Experience: 19 years

Erik Lanese, M.A., LAT/ATC

Chair | Science Department
B.S. Central Connecticut State University (Allied Health)
M.A. University of Bridgeport (Educational Leadership)
Teaching Experience: 22 years

Terri Parks

Director | Enrollment Management
B.A. Marist College

Kathleen Partin`93

Director | Finance

Thomas J. Pompei, M.A.

Principal | Holy Cross High School
B.A. Boston College (English)
M.A. University of Bridgeport (Educational Leadership)
Teaching Experience: 26 years

John Rodriguez, M.A. `99

Chair | Social Studies Department
B.A. Central Connecticut State University
M.A. University of St. Joseph

Lori Talevi

Melissa Torrance, MSEd `93

B.S. Bucknell University (Chemistry)
MSEd University of Bridgeport (Secondary Education)
Teaching Experience: 26 years

Catherine Xeller, M.S.

Assistant Principal | Holy Cross High School
B.A., Southern Connecticut State University
M.S., Southern Connecticut State University