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Religion Faculty...

2008-2009
 

Mrs. Donna Bambach, M.A., serves as Chair of the Religion Department at McNicholas. Donna received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Edgecliff College and her Masters of Arts in Theology from the Athenaeum of Ohio. Donna began her teaching career at McNicholas in 1991. She currently teaches Hebrew Scriptures to Freshmen, Morality to Sophomores, and Christian Lifestyle to Seniors. 

Mrs. Bambach may be reached at this e-mail address: dbambach@mcnhs.org
 

 

Ms. Sarah Dodds, B.A., is a graduate of the College of Mount Saint Joseph, where she received degrees in Religious Pastoral Ministry, Religious Education, and Art. Ms. Dodds is teaching Hebrew Scriptures and Christology to freshmen. She is also serving as Campus Minister with responsibility for liturgies, prayer services, and retreats. Ms. Dodds came to McNicholas in 2003. She leads the Youth Exercising the Spirit (YES!) Liturgy Committee, the Kairos program, and she serves as a senior class moderator. Ms. Dodds can be found in the Campus Ministry Office in Upper Marian hallway.
Ms. Dodds may be reached at this e-mail address:
sdodds@mcnhs.org. The Campus Ministry office number is 513 619-5815

 

Mr. Jeff Hutchinson-Smyth, B.A., studied Theology, Philosophy, and Classical Languages at Xavier University as a member of the Honors Bachelor of Arts program.  In his ninth year of teaching at McNicholas, Jeff is teaching Christology to freshmen, Media and Values to juniors and Social Justice to seniors.  Jeff was an organizer for the Habitat for Humanity service-learning experience during the summer of 2008.  He will serve as an adult leader for both the Appalachia Retreat and for Journey to Justice, as the faculty participant in Voices of the Future, and as a member of Faculty Council.

Mr. Hutchinson-Smyth may be reached at this e-mail address: jhutchinson@mcnhs.org; webpage
 

 

Mr. John Norman, M.A., received his Bachelor of Arts in Theology from the University of Dayton, and then attended Wright State University to earn a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling. John began teaching at Alter High School in 1976, and then joined the faculty of McNicholas in 1980.  He currently teaches Hebrew Scriptures, Christology, Church History, and Social Justice.  John will direct a Kairos retreat during the 2006-2007 academic year, as well as the Habitat for Humanity service-learning trip to Louisiana during the summer of 2008.

Mr. Norman's may be reached at this e-mail address:
jnorman@mcnhs.org
 

 

Mr. M. Sam Roflow, M.A., earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Xavier University and received a Master of Arts in Religion from the Athenaeum of Ohio. He has taught for 9 years at McNicholas High School.  Prior to that, he taught and served as Religion Department Chairperson at Notre Dame Academy.  Sam teaches Morality, Christology, and Media & Values.  Sam serves as the Community Service Coordinator and as head of Service Club.
Mr. Roflow may be reached at this e-mail address:
sroflow@mcnhs.org

 

 

Mrs. Mary Beth Sandmann, B.A., received her Bachelor of Arts from Edgecliff College of Xavier University and is currently working toward a Masters degree. She previously taught at Cardinal Pacelli School and in Special Programs. Mary Beth has been teaching at McNicholas for 15 years, and currently teaches Lifestyles, Sacramental Living, Art Appreciation, and Fibers/Printmaking in the department of Art.  She has served on the Mardi Gras celebration committee at McNicholas since 1995 and she serves as the moderator for the Art Club and as a member of the Kairos Board.
Mrs. Sandmann may be reached at this e-mail address:
msandmann@mcnhs.org

 
 

Mrs. Paula Yerke, M.A., received her Bachelor of Science degree from Marquette University and her Master of Arts degree in Religion from the Athenaeum of Ohio.  Paula is teaching Hebrew Scriptures and Christology to freshmen, Church History to sophomores, and Sacramental Living to juniors.  This is her 16th year of teaching, and her seventh year at McNicholas High School. 
Mrs. Yerke may be reached at this e-mail address:
pyerke@mcnhs.org

 

 

 

 

 

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