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.
Ms. Acosta teaches Spanish. 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
Patricia Aguila-Castellanos
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
Project Lead the Way IED syllabus
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
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.
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
Samantha Chapleau
schapleau@bishopnoll.org
Ms. Chapleau is part of the Bishop Noll English Department teaching college prep junior English and Senior ACP Literature and Composition (dual credit through Indiana University). 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 studied for two summers at Oxford University in the UK.
ACP Composition
English 11
Spanish I
Hannah Dominiak
hdominiak@bishopnoll.org
Ms. Dominiak is a faculty member in the Fine Arts Department, teaching Digital Design and art. In addition, she is moderating Rosetta Stone French. Ms. Dominiak is a 2012 graduate of Bishop Noll. She previously worked as a newspaper designer locally, an art director in Chicago, and in social media marketing/advertising.
Rebecca Dostatni
rdostatni@bishopnoll.org
Ms. Dostanti, a class of 2000 BNI grad, earned her bachelor of science in biology from Purdue University and a master of science in biology from Purdue University Northwest. Ms. Dostatni sponsors the Biology Club and teaches yoga to interested students during student resource time.
College prep Biology syllabus
DC Biology syllabus
Honors Biology syllabus
Kevin Driscoll
kdriscoll@bishopnoll.org
Mr. Driscoll joined the BNI faculty in 2019. He teaches sophomore theology. Priot to his arrival at Noll, Mr. Driscoll served for 22 years in Catholic youth and young adult ministries in Illinois, Florida and Indiana, including a 16-year stint as director of youth and young adult ministry for the Diocese of Gary. He holds a master's degree in pastoral studies from Catholic Theological Union and a bachelor's of science in mass media/broadcasting from Illinois State University.
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 has been teaching for 13 years and this marks her 3rd year at Bishop Noll. She received her bachelor's degree in secondary education biology from DePaul University. Ms. Gwiazda teaches biology and art courses at BNI and also moderates Art Club.
Biology syllabus
Art syllabus
Alec Haines
ahaines@bishopnoll.org
Mr. Haines joined the social studies department in 2019. He is teaching economics, world history and U.S. government.
Victoria Hibbler
vhibbler@bishopnoll.org
Ms. Hibbler is teaching Algebra I, Geometry and Pre-Calculus. She majored in mathematics education at Purdue University West Lafayette and graduated in 2017 with a bachelor's degree from the College of Science.
Klara Huss
khuss@bishopnoll.org
Ms. Huss joined the faculty in 2019. She teaches Spanish.
Cindy Kielbasa
Mrs. Kielbasa is Academic Advisor for students with last names N-Z. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Bradley University, and will soon complete her Master of Arts in Professional School Counseling.
Kayla Konkle
Mrs. Konkle (Mrs. K) teaches Theatre Arts, Speech and Film Study. She has her degree in Theatre Education & Acting from Ball State University. She is the director of the fall play and the spring musical. She also is the head of the Drama Club and Thespian Troupe.
Speech Syllabus
Theatre I Syllabus
Theatre II Syllabus
Advanced Theater Syllabus
Film Syllabus
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 and Physics.
Christian Laird
claird@bishopnoll.org
Mr. Laird joined Bishop Noll's mathematics department in 2019. He is teaching honors pre-calculus, geometry and honors geometry.
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 is a member of the math and STEM departments at Bishop Noll. He is teaching Algebra 1, Introduction to Engineering and Design, and Principles of Engineering. 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.
Algebra 1 syllabus
Algebra 1 enrichment syllabus
Landey Marasas
lmarasas@bishopnoll.org
Ms. Marasas joined Bishop Noll in 2019 and is a member of the science department.
Biology syllabus
Forensics syllabus
AP Environmental Science syllabus
Anatomy syllabus
Eloy Melero
emelero@bishopnoll.org
Mr. Melero, a 2014 BNI grad, is a member of the mathematics department. He teaches algebra and finite math.
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
Julie Niu
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 expectations and syllabus
Chinese 2 expectations and syllabus
Chinese 3 expectations and syllabus
Chinese 4 expectations and syllabus
Annjanette R Ortega
aortega@bishopnoll.org
Ms. Ortega teaches psychology and world history. She joined the BNI faculty in 2019.
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
Mayra Quiroz
Ext. 1119
mquiroz@bishopnoll.org
Ms. Quiroz is Academic Advisor for students with last names A-M. Mayra graduated from Bishop Noll Institute in 1993. She studied Social Work at Valparaiso University where she interned at Gary's Lew Wallace High School. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management from Calumet College and earned her Master's in Leadership in Teaching in 2008.
Wayne Racine
Mr. Racine teaches P.E. and health. He is also head football coach.
wracine@bishopnoll.org
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
Kevin Smith
Mr. Smith is the College and Career Readiness Academic Advisor in the student services department. He holds a bachelor's in health and physical education from Edinboro University of PA and is completing his master's degree with Indiana University Northwest. He has spent the last 10 years in higher education in admissions and career services, most recently at IU Northwest. Mr. Smith joined the Bishop Noll student services team in 2020. He resides in Highland with his wife Carol, a BNI Alum, and their three children. He is also an assistant coach with the BNI hockey team.
Lydia Skurka
Ms. Skurka, a graduate of Bishop Noll Institute, is the chair 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 12.
lskurka@bishopnoll.org
Theology 12 syllabus
Ed Watrobka
ewatrobka@bishopnoll.org
Mr. Watrboka is teaching sophomore English. In his first year of teaching in Whiting, Ed Watrobka had to quickly adapt as schools switched to virtual learning. Now as a second year teacher, he joins the Bishop Noll faculty teaching sophomore English. Watrobka has a bachelor’s degree in English from Indiana University.