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FACULTY


Lindsey Abbasy

labbasy@bishopnoll.org

Mrs. Abbasy received a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Wheaton College. She received her master of arts in school counseling from Concordia University. Mrs. Abbasy is the resource teacher.  She works with students on their study skills and teaches them strategies for improving their academics.

 


Michele Arnold

Guidance counselor

Ext. 1119
marnold@bishopnoll.org

Michele Arnold is a licensed School Counselor with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Education.  Michele joined the Bishop Noll Student Services Department in 2006.  She is the School Counselor for students O-Z.


Patricia Aguila-Castellano

paguila@bishopnoll.org

Mrs. Aguila-Castellanos is the department head of the world languages department. She teaches speech and Spanish I, III and IV honors and has taught at BNI since 2003. She received her bachelor's degree and master's degree from Purdue University.

Mrs. Aguila has organized our student travel abroad program to places such as Rome, Paris and Spain.

 

Spanish 1 syllabus

Spanish 3 syllabus

Spanish 4 syllabus


Mary Albrecht

malbrecht@bishopnoll.org

Mrs. Albrecht is our freshman STEM teacher. She earned a bachelor's degree in humanistic studies and a minor in women’s studies from Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN. She graduated with highest distinction with a M.Ed. in secondary education from Valparaiso University, and has been teaching since 2004. 

Freshman STEM syllabus

 


Joshua Belko

Joshua Belko 

jbelko@bishopnoll.org
Mr. Belko is teaching world history, U.S. history and history of World War II in the social studies department. He also serves as an assistant coach on both the baseball and hockey teams. Mr. Belko has a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Southern Indiana.

 

U.S. History syllabus

World War II syllabus

World History syllabus 


Josh Belluomini

jbelluomini@bishopnoll.org

Mr. Belluomini is a member of the mathematics department. He earned his bachelor of arts at Benedictine University in media communication and later earned his teaching certification from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. He currently teaches precalculus and algebra II. Mr. Belluomini is also the boys' head varsity basketball coach.

Honors Pre Calculus syllabus

Honors Geometry syllabus

Geometry syllabus


 

Stacia Bolakowski

sbolakowski@bishopnoll.org

Ms. Bolakowski (better known as Miss B) is the Campus Minister and assists Fr. Kevin Scalf with the theology dual credit course. She earned her bachelor of arts degree in English education from Ball State University, a master’s degree in education from Indiana Wesleyan University, and a certificate in Lay Ecclesial Ministry from the Diocese of Gary and Catholic Theological Union. Miss B is in charge of planning and facilitating student and staff ministry experiences. She sponsors the Student Ministry Team. Miss B is happy to assist students and wants them to know her door is always open and she has a Keurig!


Kevin Burgun

kburgun@bishopnoll.org

Mr. Burgun is a member of the English department. He earned his undergraduate degrees in English and religion at Hope College in Holland, Mich. Mr. Burgun has taught previously at La Lumiere School in Laporte, Ind., and Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School in Indianapolis.

 

Honors Junior Literature syllabus

 

Senior Comp syllabus 


Michael Carioto

mcarioto@bishopnoll.org

Mr. Carioto is the art teacher in the Fine Arts Department. He graduated from Monmouth College where he studied Theater and Art. The classes he teaches range from Introduction to 2D Art to Digital Art and Advanced Studio. Mr. Carioto is also the Drama Club director.

Digital Art syllabus

Advanced 2-D Art syllabus

Studio Art syllabus

Advanced Studio Art syllabus

 


Rocco Carioto

rcarioto@bishopnoll.org 

Mr. Carioto is director of the Bishop Noll concert band, jazz band, and Marching Warriors. Mr. Carioto earned his bachelor of arts degree in music from Elmhurst College. Mr. Carioto has been a high school band director since 1988 and adjudicates state solo and solo ensemble for IMEA and IHSA. Mr. Carioto is a concert trombonist and has performed with the Southwest Symphony Orchestra and Chicago Jazz Connection. Mr. Carioto teaches music classes at BNI and is enrolled in a masters degree program in music education.

Band calendar

Music Appreciation syllabus

Advanced Music Appreciation syllabus

Band syllabus

Advanced Band syllabus

 


 

Johan Castaneda Hernandez

jcastaneda@bishopnoll.org 

Mr. Castaneda teaches sophomore theology. He grew up in Remedios, Colombia, and completed high school in Yarumal, Colombia. Mr. Castaneda traveled to the United States where he completed his bachelor of arts in philosophy with a minor in religion at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Conn., and his Masters of Divinity at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Mr. Castaneda is also a Speech and Debate coach.


Christian Morality syllabus and class expectations


Jaime Cavazos

jcavazos@bishopnoll.org 

Mr. Cavazos is a the chair of the Social Studies Department and teaches U.S. history, government and AP government. A 1994 BNI grad, Cavazos received a bachelor of arts degree from Purdue University Calumet and a masters of arts degree from Loyola University of Chicago. Mr. Cavazos is an assistant speech coach and technical coordinator of the theater. 

Government syllabus

AP Government syllabus

U.S. History syllabus

DC U.S. History syllabus

 


Samantha Chapleau

schapleau@bishopnoll.org 

Ms. Chapleau joins the Bishop Noll English Department teaching college prep junior English, Junior Foundations, senior English and AP literature and composition. She has a bachelor's degree in English education and Spanish from Saint Xavier University and a master's degree in English from Middlebury College (Bread Loaf School of English). An avid writer and traveler, she has studied for two summers at Oxford University in the UK.

 

 

English 3 syllabus

English 4 AP syllabus

 


Gregory Cichoracki

gcichoracki@bishopnoll.org

Mr. Cichoracki, a 1977 graduate of Bishop Noll, returns to his alma mater this year as a physics and chem phys teacher. He has bachelor's degree in physics from the University of Chicago and a master's of education in computer science.

 

Physics syllabus

 

ICP syllabus

 

 


 

Quinn Cloghessy

qcloghessy@bishopnoll.org 

Mr. Cloghessy is a member of the Social Studies Department, teaching psychology, sociology and world history. A 2010 BNI grad, he received his bachelor of arts degree from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. In addition to teaching, Mr. Cloghessy is an assistant for varsity soccer and frosh basketball. 


U.S. History syllabus

Psych syllabus

World History syllabus

 


Elizabeth Conley

Mrs. Conley is a member of the English department, teaching theater, physical education, health, English and speech.  She earned her bachelors in theater at Marycrest Tiekayo University in Davenport, Iowa, and has a master's degree in education from Calumet College of St. Joseph. Mrs. Conley is a new teacher mentor and head of the Visual and Performing Arts Department.

econley@bishopnoll.org

Film syllabus

Acting syllabus

Speech syllabus

  


Ashley Comer

Guidance counselor

Ext. 1121

acomer@bishopnoll.org 

Ms. Comer joins Bishop Noll this year as a counselor (A-Gi). A licensed school counselor, she has attended Indiana State University and Purdue University Northwest, obtaining a degree in human development and family studies and a master's degree in education.

 


Chris Diehl

cdiehl@bishopnoll.org

Mr. Diehl teaches geometry and pre-calculus and serves as the assistant boys' basketball coach. Mr. Diehl received a degree in education from Calumet College of St. Joseph.  


Precalculus syllabus

Geometry Foundations syllabus

 


Rebecca Dostatni

Ms. Dostatni, a class of 2000 graduate of Bishop Noll, earned her bachelor of science in biology from Purdue University and a master of science degree in biology from Purdue University Calumet. In addition to biology, Ms. Dostatni teaches dance choreography. She has a minor in dance and is a former member of the Purdue Contemporary Dance Company.

rdostatni@bishopnoll.org

 

College prep Biology syllabus

DC Biology syllabus

Honors Biology syllabus

 


 

Katie Fredericksen

kfredericksen@bishopnoll.org 

Ms. Fredericksen is teaching Freshman Theology. She earned a bachelor's degree in education from Calumet College of Saint Joseph. She is also the freshman class sponsor.

 

 

Theology 9 syllabus


 

Jennifer Gwiazda

jgwiazda@bishopnoll.org

Ms. Gwiazda joins Bishop Noll this year as a biology teacher. She received her bachelor's degree in secondary education biology from DePaul University. This is her 11th year teaching.

Biology syllabus


David Herr

Mr. Herr, Bishop Noll's choir director, earned his bachelors degree from Wabash College and his masters degree from Indiana University Northwest. He is currently pursuing his Transition to Teaching certification from the American College of Education.  Mr. Herr is the music director of St. Irenaeus Catholic Church at Park Forest in the Archdiocese of Chicago, and is the executive assistant to the Office of Worship for the Diocese of Gary. 

dherr@bishopnoll.org

Choir syllabus

 


Ana Tobias Hicks

ahicks@bishopnoll.org

Ms. Hicks joins Bishop Noll this year as a Spanish 1 and 2 teacher. She earned a bachelor's degree in English literature, a bachelor's degree of education and is currently working toward her master's degree in English. Her studies have taken her to London and Mexico City.

 Spanish 2 syllabus


 

 

Anthony Hoolehan

Mr. Hoolehan earned his bachelors degree from Purdue University North Central. Mr Hoolehan teaches health and PE classes. Mr. Hoolehan is also the head baseball coach.

ahoolehan@bishopnoll.org


Ryan Julian

Ryan Julian

rjulian@bishopnoll.org

Mr. Julian teaches economics and U.S. history. He has a bachelor's degree in history from Loras College and is working toward his master's degree in history at Valparaiso University.

 

 

Economics syllabus

 

AP Psych syllabus

 

 


Mary Koster

mkoster@bishopnoll.org

Mrs. Koster is a member of the science department.  She got her bachelor's in chemistry and minor in biology from University of Michigan, Flint; her teaching certificate from Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, Ill.; and her master's in Analytical Chemistry and Biotechnology Certificate from Governor's State University, University Park, Ill.  She teaches Chemistry, Honors Chemistry and ICP (Integrated Chemistry and Physics).

 


Mariann Laird

mlaird@bishopnoll.org

Mrs. Laird is a member of the English department, teaching English 9. She earned her literature degree from Lewis University and her teaching certification from Northern Illinois University. Mrs. Laird is a sponsor of the Writing Club and K-Pop Dance Club.

English 9 syllabus


Brian Lambie

blambie@bishopnoll.org

Mr. Lambie joins Bishop Noll this year as an Algebra 1 teacher. He has a bachelor's degree in math education and a certification in special education. He has attended University of Illinois in Chicago and University Saint Francis. Mr. Lambie will also be coaching the Math Team this year.

 Algebra 1 syllabus

 

Algebra 1 enrichment syllabus

 


Mark Miller

Mr. Miller is a member of the mathematics department currently teaching Algebra I, Algebra II, and AP Calculus AB. He also coaches the Academic Super Bowl team. He earned a bachelor's degree in math education at Purdue University Calumet.

mmiller@bishopnoll.org

 

College Prep Algebra 1 syllabus

College Prep Algebra 2 syllabus

Honors Algebra 2 syllabus

AP Calculus AB syllabus


Rose Mullaney

Ms. Mullaney, a graduate of Bishop Noll Institute, is a member of the English department. She earned her bachelor of science in education degree for English/language arts from Indiana University. Ms. Mullaney teaches ninth and tenth grade English.

rmullaney@bishopnoll.org

English 10 Foundations syllabus

English 10 College Prep syllabus

American Literature syllabus

 

 


jniu@bishopnoll.org

Mrs. Niu is a member of the world languages department.  She earned her bachelor of arts degree with a material science major at Tianjin University, China. Mrs. Niu teaches Chinese I, II, III, and IV.

 

Chinese 1 syllabus

Chinese 2 syllabus

Chinese 3 syllabus

Chinese 4 syllabus 


Jessica Omelanczuk

jomelanczuk@bishopnoll.org

Ms. Omelanczuk earned her bachelor of arts degree in Spanish and her bachelor of science degree in psychology from Loyola University in Chicago. She also has a master's degree in education. Ms. Omelanczuk is teaching Spanish 3 and 4 DC (dual credit) in addition to serving as assistant principal.

 

Spanish 3 syllabus

Spanish 4 syllabus

 


Brian Pillar

Brian Pillar

Mr. Pillar teaches Intro to Business, Personal Finance and Accounting I. He has a bachelor's degree in business education, post baccalaureate certficiate in accounting and vocational endorsement. Mr. Pillar attended Valparaiso University, Purdue North Central, Calumet College of St. Joseph, Indiana University Northwest and the University of Southern Indiana.

bpillar@bishopnoll.org

 


Jessica Ramos

jramos@bishopnoll.org

Ms. Ramos is a member of the student services department. She earned her bachelor of science degree in apparel merchandising from Indiana University. Ms. Ramos earned her master of science degree in education from Purdue University Calumet. Ms. Ramos is BNI's college counselor and also teaches a career exploration class.


Marisa Renwald

mrenwald@bishopnoll.org

Ms. Renwald is currently the English Department chair and teaches Honors sophomore English, mass media, and journalism. She is sponsor of The JourNoll, the student newspaper, and Bishop Noll News, the student newscast. In addition to teaching, she is also Bishop Noll's technology coach. She earned her bachelor of arts degree in English writing and history from St. Mary's College of Notre Dame, and her education degree from Purdue University. 


Honors English 10 syllabus

Journalism syllabus

Mass Media syllabus

 


Jose Rosario

jrosario@bishopnoll.org

Mr. Rosario, a 2012 graduate of Bishop Noll, returns to his alma mater this year and will be teaching Theology 10.

 


Father Kevin M. Scalf

kscalf@bishopnoll.org

The Rev. Kevin M. Scalf, C.PP.S., is the chaplain at Bishop Noll and teaching Dual Level Theology. Father Scalf, a member of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood religious order, also serves as Special Assistant to the President and is a faculty member at Calumet College of St. Joseph. He is a member on the Diocese of Gary Priests Council and the diocesan Pastoral Council. Father Scalf has multiple bachelor's degrees from the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati, and master's degrees from Xavier University, Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Cincinnati and the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Before coming to Noll, he taught at high schools in the Cincinnati area, and has taught at the University of Dayton, St. Joseph's College and Calumet College of St. Joseph.


Rosalie Schmidt

rschmidt@bishopnoll.org

Ms. Schmidt is a member of the Science Department, teaching Anatomy and Physics and Environmental Science. A 1970 BNI grad, she has a bachelor's degree in life sciences, a bachelor's in secondary science teaching from Kansas State University, and a master's degree in biology from Fort Hays State University. Ms. Schmidt taught earth science, anatomy and physiology, geography, and psychology at Wabaunsee High School in Alma, Kansas, and 7-12 grade science at Nes-Tre-La-Go school district, and 7-12 grade science at Southern Cloud school district. Ms. Schmidt began teaching at BNI in 2011 and is the sponsor of National Honor Society, the Envirothon Team and Knitting Club.

 

Ms. Schmidt's classroom rules

 

AP Anatomy and Physiology Syllabus

Concurrent Enrollment Environmental Science Syllabus

 

 

Forensic Science Syllabus


Lydia Skurka

Ms. Skurka, a graduate of Bishop Noll Institute, is a member of the theology department. She earned a bachelor of arts degree from Aquinas College and a master of science in education from Purdue University. Ms. Skurka teaches Theology 10 and 11. 

lskurka@bishopnoll.org

 

Vocations syllabus

Church history syllabus

 


Diane Wilson

Mrs. Wilson worked many years in private industry in the field of computer technology.  Mrs. Wilson earned her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Illinois Chicago, and her masters degree in business administration from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. Mrs. Wilson became certified to teach at Governors State University and currently teaches French. 

dwilson@bishopnoll.org

 


Colie Zwierz

Mrs. Zwierz has been a member of the mathematics department since 2009 and is teaching Algebra 1 and 2, Algebra Enrichment and Finite Math. She earned her bachelors degree in secondary mathematics education from Indiana University Northwest. Mrs. Zwierz is a sponsor for the sophomore class and the RICHER program.

czwierz@bishopnoll.org

Finite syllabus

Algebra 1 syllabus

Algebra 2 syllabus

 

 

 

 

 

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