Academics

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

Teacher | Science Department

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

Ms. Aker's Bio

Jason Alderuccio

Teacher | Theology Department

B.A. Western Connecticut State University (Fine Arts | Music)
M.A. (exp. 2025) Holy Apostles College and Seminary (Theology)

Teaching Experience: 17 years

Sean Bannon

Teacher | Science Department

B.A. Assumption College (Education, History)

Teaching Experience: 5 years

Dawn Burbage, M.A.

Chair | English Department

B.A. Western Connecticut State University (English | Writing)
M.A. Western Connecticut State University (English Literature)

Teaching Experience: 27 years

Dominic Carini, MSEd, CAS `72

Teacher | Social Studies Department

B.A. University of New Haven (Political Science)
MSEd Southern Connecticut State University (Social Studies Education)
CAS Southern Connecticut State University (6th Year - Education and Supervision)

Teaching Experience: 41 years

Chris Ciarleglio, Ph.D. `00

Director | Science Academy @ Holy Cross
Teacher | Science Department
Instructor | Johns Hopkins University
ECE Affiliate Faculty (Biological Sciences) | University of Connecticut

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

Dr. Ciar's Bio

Dan Creem `12

Teacher | Science Department

B.A. Swarthmore College (Neuroscience | Philosophy)

Teaching Experience: 5 years

Caroline Flaminio, M.S. `79

Chair | Health & Wellness Department

B.S. Southern Connecticut State University (Physical Education | Health)
M.S. Southern Connecticut State University (Physical Education)

Coaching certified
American Heart Association CPR Instructor

Teaching Experience: 40 years

Sean Kienle, M.A.

Teacher | English Department

B.A. Central Connecticut State University (English)
M.A. St. Joseph's University (Special Education)

Teaching Experience: 22 years

Chris Lacilla, M.A.

Teacher | Science Department
ECE Affiliate Faculty (Environmental Science) | University of Connecticut

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

Frank Lombardo, M.A. `85

Teacher | Mathematics Department

B.A. Connecticut College
M.A. Central Connecticut State University

Teaching Experience: 31 years

Jodie McGarrity, M.Ed. `93

Director| Department of Counseling
Director| International Program

B.A. University of Connecticut (Sociology)
M.Ed. University of Massachusetts - Amherst (Higher Education Administration)

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 (History | Philosophy)
M.A. University of St. Joseph (Curriculum and Instruction)

Teaching Experience: 12 years

Concetta Scarfone, MBA (HCM/GM)

Teacher | World Languages Department
Adjunct Professor of Italian | Fairfield University
Adjunct Professor of Spanish | University of Bridgeport
ECE Affiliate Faculty (Italian) | University of Connecticut

B.A. Central Connecticut State University (Natural Sciences - Specialization in Medical Technology)
MBA University of Phoenix (Specialization in Healthcare and Global Management)

Teaching Experience: 15 years

Ms. Scarfone's Bio

Rosanne Shea, M.F.A.

Chair | Art Department
Adjunct Professor of Art | CT State Community College - Naugatuck Valley
Director of Education | Board of Green Planet Films

B.F.A. University of Connecticut
M.F.A. Vermont College

Teaching Experience: 40 years

Lori Talevi, MSEd, SYC

Teacher | Theology & English Departments

B.A. Central Connecticut State University (English | Philosophy)
MSEd Central Connecticut State University (Administration & Supervision)
SYC Southern Connecticut State University (Educational Leadership)

Teaching Experience: 40 years

Consigliere to the Director of the Science Academy and to the Principal.

Melissa Torrance, MSEd `93

Teacher | Science Department
ECE Affiliate Faculty (Physics) | University of Connecticut

B.S. Bucknell University (Chemistry)
MSEd University of Bridgeport (Secondary Education)

Teaching Experience: 25 years

Ali Young III, Ph.D.

Teacher | English Department
ECE Affiliate Faculty (English) | University of Connecticut
Associate Faculty Lead (English Dept.) | Post University
Adjunct Faculty | Southern New Hampshire University

B.A. New York University (English Literature; Philosophy)
M.A. New York University (English Literature)
Ph.D. The University of Oregon (English Literature)

Teaching Experience: 18 years

Dr. Young's Bio