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Faculty Pages
Computer Science Department
The mission of the Computer Science Department at Father Ryan is to provide an education to all students in accordance with Father Ryan's mission. The department strives to do the following: educate students on proper use of computers; teach skills needed for assignments in all academic programs; promote innovative thinking and problem solving; provide a launching point for further studies in Computer Science; and encourage life-long learning in Computer Science.
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| Jinx Cockerham |
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Elaine Demeter |
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Suzanne Spore |
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English Department
The Father Ryan English Curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual and moral thoughtfulness among all Father Ryan High School students in order to prepare them to succeed in meeting the challenges of their post secondary education and professional lives. It is a writing-based curriculum that incorporates the following: mastery of grammar and language usage; creative thinking, writing and speech; analytical and critical thinking, reading, writing, and speech; research: using and citing sources; appreciation of a diverse and dynamic range of authors and genres; literal and figurative reading comprehension; exposure to a dynamic range of literature and genres; standardized test preparation; recognition of Biblical and Classical allusion; and the joy of reading.
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| Randy Lancaster * |
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Deb Nebel |
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| Mary Jane Baker |
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Steve Peden |
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| Carol Brewer |
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Matt Puryear |
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| Robin Dieterich |
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Dina Tate |
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| Sarah Kieffner |
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Greg Thompson |
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| Robert Kent |
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Laura Wolohan |
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| Carolynn Lavender |
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Fine Arts Department
The mission of the Father Ryan Fine Arts Department is to provide a thoughtful and creative environment in which our students can explore and perfect their artistic abilities.
The department believes that the Fine Arts curriculum should do the following: provide positive, artistic role models for Father Ryan students; expose the students to historic and modern works that are highly influential in their respective genre or discipline; allow the students avenues to develop and use their abilities and gifts; find ways in which the students can use their creativity to give back to the Catholic community and the larger community as a whole; and prepare the students for post-secondary education.
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| Jeff Schletzer |
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Kelli McClendon* |
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| Julie Cox |
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Jackie Rule |
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| John Durand |
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Derek Schletzer |
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| Jason Erwin |
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Dustin Scheltzer |
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| Jereme Frey |
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Greg Thompson |
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Department of World Languages and Cultures
The mission of the Department of World Languages and Cultures of Father Ryan High School is to educate students of all academic abilities in their chosen world language. Consistent with state and national standards for reading, writing, listening and speaking, students are expected to achieve a high level of cultural literacy in order to appreciate the diversity of God's creation.
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| Rob Nasatir * |
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Lee Ann Lockman |
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| Laura Beasley |
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Judy Meadows |
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| Sabrina Chin-Shefi |
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Sven Oelhafen |
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| Marcia Finlay |
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Jennifer Sneed
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| Bobby Huddleston |
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Charley Stefl
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Math Department
The Mathematics Department seeks to enable students to develop critical thinking skills, construct and communicate ideas to solve problems and express concepts in symbols and written words. The department strives to prepare students for their future by creating a comfortable learning environment in which they appreciate the cultural and artistic applications of mathematics while enhancing skills through the use of technology.
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| Janet Tate * |
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Mike Mascari |
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| Ann Arnold |
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Marian Pickney |
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| Doug Bontrager |
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Ashlee Schenk |
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| Bill Brunner |
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Dan Stigliano |
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| Markeisha Hawkins-Rucker |
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Paige Stillwell |
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| Mary Hausman |
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Catherine Womack |
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| Jason Larkin |
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Andy Cupit
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Science Department
The goal of the Science Department is to help students to develop a functioning knowledge of biology, chemistry, and physics; to be able to discuss and make informed decisions about scientific issues; and to see how science connects with mathematics, technology and daily life. In addition to understanding the concepts of science, students will be able to apply the tools of science - inquiry, research, experimentation, technology, analysis, critical thinking - to acquire knowledge, solve problems and understand God's greatest work, the universe around us.
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| Doug Jones* |
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Mary Alice McWatters |
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| Phyllis Adgent |
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Cyrus Pour |
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| Steve Harden |
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Dan Stigliano |
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| Mary Hausman |
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Sara Hayes
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| Michael Mascari |
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Mallory Morrow
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Social Sciences Department
The Social Science Department seeks to help students recognize the dignity of people all over the world and to appreciate the various forms of government, both past and present. Through course offerings, students are encouraged to respect and appreciate the accomplishments of all people, past and present. The department strives to give students the tools to help them analyze, understand and perhaps solve some of the social, political and economic issues facing the United States and the world today.
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| Cynthia Williams * |
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Jim Langdon |
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| Laura Beasley |
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Randy O’Bryan |
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| Greg Carson |
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Sven Oelhafen |
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| Richard Chambers |
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Pat Simpson |
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| Kate Cole |
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Charley Stefl |
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| John Dooling |
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Don Thielke |
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| Cheryl Edelen |
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Michelle Mast
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Theology Department
The mission of the Father Ryan Theology Department is to pass on the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church. All courses and objectives are in compliance with the Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age, developed by the United States Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
The Theology Department should do the following: provide the students with a usable knowledge of the Scriptures-both Jewish and Christian; give the students an understanding of the sacramental and historical development of the Catholic Church; impart information so that the student can communicate clearly and live by the moral and social justice positions of the Catholic Church; and provide the students with the knowledge and skills to live and succeed in today's society using knowledge and practices of the Catholic Church and to be committed to the concept of service as part of the Catholic Tradition.
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| Amy Johnston * |
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Janet Lytle |
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| Sam Brown |
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Jonathan McGee |
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| Betty Clippinger |
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Kate Nienaber |
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| Brent Fernandez |
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Linda Nelson |
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| Nancy Hoots |
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Don Thielke |
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Laura Wolohan |
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Wellness Department
The mission of the Father Ryan Wellness Department is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and exposure to the skills necessary to make positive decisions throughout their lifetime as they relate to their health and well-being.
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| Bruce Lussier * |
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Jim Derrick |
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| Joe Coode |
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John Sneed |
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| *Denotes Department Chair |
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