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Science Department

SCIENCE
Name
Email
Telephone Number
Duane Dulin
Department Chair
(814) 824-2210
Jane Fisher
(814) 824-2210
Sarah Gdaniec
(814) 824-2210
Kathrine Swanson
(814) 824-2210
Mary Anne Welsh
(814) 824-2210
Theresa Wyman
(814) 824-2210

 


Duane Dulin,

Science Department Chair
23 years teaching experience –
23 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, Biology I-IB/H, and Biology-CP

   

Jane Fisher ,

16 years teaching experience –
16 years at MPS
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
  • 15 yrs teaching – all at MPS
  • National Honor Society advisor
  • 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 & 2009)
  • Moderator at MASH summer program at LECOM (2006)
  • Traveled with students to Washington DC, England, and France
  • Member of MPS Diversity Committee
  • Former MPS coordinator of PJAS
  • Eucharistic minister at St. Jude  parish
  • Former Girl Scout Leader
  • Former YMCA swim instructor & walking fitness instructor
  • Proud parent of 3 MPS alumni (Ellen 05; Emily 07; Elizabeth 07)

Teaching Assignment: Chemistry-H and Chemistry-CP

   
Sarah Gdaniec ,
1 years teaching experience –
1 years at MPS
Teaching Assignment: Science Concepts-CP, Chemistry-CP, and Biology-CP
   
Misty Shellenbarger ,
2 years teaching experience –
2 years at MPS
Teaching Assignment: Pharmacy Technician
   

Kathrine Swanson,

17 years teaching experience –
17 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

   

Mary Anne Welsh,

31 years teaching experience –
31 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 advisor for Coalition Pathways Lead and Seed organization

 

Teaching Assignment: Anatomomy & Physiology

   

Theresa Wyman,

X years teaching experience –
X years at MPS
  • Moderator of AWARE club
  • Earth Friend Award Recipient 2008
  • Middle States Math Action Team member
  • MPS Technology Committee member
  • Student Assistance Program Trained
  • Class advisor

 

Teaching Assignment: Biology-CP, Science Concepts-MPS PreIB/H, Earth & Space Science,
Intro to Geology, Intro to Astronomy, and Environmental Science


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