Carla Betti,
Social Studies Chair
34 years teaching experience –
34 years at MPS
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- Completed Project TEACH, a three- year professional development program for American History teachers that included travel to historical sites in Pennsylvania
- Taft Institute for Teachers
- Traveled to USSR, Germany, Italy, United Nations, Washington DC with students
- Cooperating teacher for numerous student teachers and practicum students
- Worked with The Gannon Program for Teacher Preparedness
- Former Student Government leader, started Laker Day and Touch of Class
- Twice named “Teacher of the Year”
- Serves on the Western PA Conservancy Steering
- Committee for Lake Pleasant Preservation
- Member of the National Honor Society for High School Teachers
- Former Academic Challenge Coach
- Advisor for Women in Motion
- Earned grant from Erie Community Foundation
- 2009 Golden Apple Award winner
Teaching Assignment: Modern American History-H, Modern American History-CP, Americas-H,
Global Issues, and Hollywood & History
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Frank Amicucci,
36 years teaching experience –
26 years at MPS
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- B.A. Gannon University
- M.A. Edinboro University
- Drivers Safety Teaching Certificate – Indiana University
- Varsity Men’s soccer coach 1981-1999
- Former Social Studies teacher at Blessed Sacrament School 1974-1979
- Principal at Holy Rosary in Johnsonburg – 1980 -1981
- Girls J.V. Soccer Coach
- Former MPS Social Studies chair
Teaching Assignment: World Cultures-MPS PreIB/H and World Cultures-CP |
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Sean Baer,
7 years teaching experience –
7 years at MPS |
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B.A. Gannon University Secondary Ed/Social Studies
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Moderator Student Government and Politics Club
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J.V. and Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach
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Camp Director Mercyhurst Prep Boys Basketball Camp
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Class Advisor
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Chaperone, Ann Ryan Memorial Baltimore Mission Trip
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Served on a Middle States Accreditation for Growth Team
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Smart Technology Certification
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Part-Time Millcreek Township Police Dispatcher
Teaching Assignment: Americas-CP, Government-CP, and Sports & Society
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Douglas Bakka,
16 years teaching experience –
16 years at MPS |
- Finance Degree from John Carroll University and Teaching Certificate from Mercyhurst College
- International Baccalaureate History teacher
- Moderator for the History Club and Finance Club
- Completed Project TEACH, a three- year professional development program for American History teachers that included travel to Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
- Attended “Best Practice” IB Teacher Workshops: Levels I and II in Toronto
- Interned with PA Historical and Museum Commission – Brig Niagara
- Graduate course work: Achieving Student Outcomes Through Cooperative Learning and Teaching the Skills of the 21st Century
- Earned National and National Youth coaching certifications from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America
- Coaching Director for the Junior Admirals Soccer Program
- Assistant Coach for Boys and Girls Varsity Soccer teams
- Inducted into the Circle of Mercy in 2009
Teaching Assignment: Senior World History-IB, Government-MPS PreIB/H, and Hollywood & History |
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Deborah Kooser,
34 years teaching experience –
20 years at MPS |
- Completed Project TEACH, a three- year professional development program for American History teachers that included travel to historical sites in Pennsylvania
- Cooperating teacher for numerous student teachers and practicum students
- Student Government moderator
- Faculty Service Award receipient
- Spirit Squad moderator
- IB Social Studies teacher
- Director of Summer on the Hill program
- Eucharistic minister at MPS
- B.A.in Education
- Began Leadership classes
- Former member of Diocesan Student Congress
- Former member of the MPS Board
- Started the Erie Experience class
Teaching Assignment: Psychology and Junior American History-IB
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Arthur Martone,
Performing Arts Chair
27 years teaching experience –
23 years at MPS |
- Music Director of the MPS “Little Mary Sunshine ” troupe performance in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2005
- Music Director for the 1995 MPS I.T.S. Main stage production of “Nunsense” in Lincoln, Nebraska
- Stage director and performing member of the Erie Opera Theatre since 1983
- Music director/performer at Erie Playhouse since 1986
- Assistant conductor for the Erie Chamber Orchestra
- Has been the music director/conductor for Erie Parks and Recreation Department, the Erie Diocesan Summer Musicals, and the Titusville Summer Theatre
- Sang as a soloist with the Erie Chamber Orchestra and the Erie Philharmonic
- Former assistant musical director and head cantor at St. Peter Cathedral
- Sang National Anthem at numerous professional sporting events
- 2009 Golden Apple Award winner
Teaching Assignment: Civil War and World War II
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