
Duane Dulin,
Science Department Chair
24 years teaching experience –
24 years at MPS |
- Master of Science degree in Biology
- Inducted into the National Honor Roll’s Outstanding American Teachers
- Identified by his students as having the greatest influence on their lives, either as an student or as an individual
- MPS coordinator with LECOM
Teaching Assignment: Biology II-IB/H and Biology-CP |
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Christina Bell,
2 years teaching experience –
2 years at MPS |
Teaching Assignment: Pharmacy Technician |
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Jane Fisher ,
17 years teaching experience –
17 years at MPS |
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- 2010 American Chemical Society Excellence in High School Chemistry Teaching Award
- 2007 Golden Apple Award teacher
- 2007 finalist for Golden Apple teacher of the year
- Participating teacher with Science in Motion at Gannon University
- Chemistry instructor with Upward Bound Math and Science summer program at Gannon University (2008 thru 2011)
- National Honor Society advisor
- Member of MPS math implementation team for Middle States
- Moderator at MASH summer program at LECOM (2006)
- Traveled with students to Washington DC, England, and France
- Eucharistic minister at St. Jude parish
- Proud parent of 3 MPS alumni (Ellen 05; Emily 07; Elizabeth 07)
Teaching Assignment: Chemistry II-IB/H, Chemistry I-IB/H and Chemistry-CP |
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Sarah Gdaniec ,
2 years teaching experience –
2 years at MPS
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- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh
- Moderator at MASH summer program at LECOM (2011)
- Moderator of AWARE club
- 2005 MPS Alum
Teaching Assignment: Chemistry-CP and Science Concepts-MPS PreIB/H
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Kathrine Swanson,
19 years teaching experience –
19 years at MPS |
- Bachelor of Science –Magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts in Music – Summa cum laude, Masters of Education in Science – With Distinction
- Erie Jaycees “Outstanding Young Educator”
- Elected to Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
- MPS Outstanding Service Award
- Publication –Master’s thesis published in the Journal of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science
- Organist/Choir Director, St. John’s Lutheran Church 1999- present
- Accompanist for the Choristers of the Erie Maennerchor Club
- Director/Accompanist of German singing group – Gesung Verein
- Member of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science
- Member of the National Science Teachers Association
- Former Diocesan Moderator of the National Catholic Forensic League
- Former Science Department Chairperson for 10 years
- Studied at the Cathedral of Uppsala in Sweden
- Board member and officer of the Erie Chapter of the American Guild of Organists
- Member of the Erie Music Teachers Association
Teaching Assignment: Physics-H, Physics-CP, and Science Concepts-CP |
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Mary Anne Welsh,
32 years teaching experience –
32 years at MPS |
- PA certification in biology, currently teaching Human Anatomy and Physiology and Health
- Attended Mercyhurst Preparatory School and Mercyhurst College, BA in Biology with minor in Chemistry
- Associated with MPS for more than 40 years as a student, alumna, parent, and teacher
- Participant in Gannon University's Science in Motion consortium
- Member of the Middle States Scholarship and Wellness Committees
- Faculty liaison to Women's Care Center of Erie
- Mercy Alumni Award recipient 2010
Teaching Assignment: Anatomomy & Physiology |
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Theresa Wyman,
10 years teaching experience –
10 years at MPS |
- Advisor to the Class of 2015
- Earth Friend Award Recipient 2008
- Middle States Math Action Team member
- MPS Technology Committee member
- Student Assistance Program Trained
- Former moderator of AWARE club
Teaching Assignment: Biology I-IB/H, Earth & Space Science-CP,
Science Concepts-CP,
Intro to Geology, Intro to Astronomy,
and Environmental Science |