Faculty

At Bishop Flaget, our teachers strive to teach as Christ did, encouraging our students to

become lifelong learners, to embrace and grow in their faith, and to build values that last a lifetime. Our teachers are state-certified

and considered highly qualified by the State of Ohio.

Father Hummer

Pastor - St. Mary's Parish

Father Hahn

Pastor - St. Peter's Parish

	Principal - Mrs. Corcoran Laura Corcoran graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education in 1993. She received her Masters in the Art of Teaching from Marygrove College. She began at Bishop Flaget in 2005 as the Evangelization Director. Prior to joining the staff at Bishop Flaget, Mrs. Corcoran taught high school English and Journalism at Chillicothe High School for six years and one year at Orrville High School. Award: Golden Apple Achiever Award for Education in 1998 from Ashland Oil.		Fourth Grade - Mrs. Schaefer Connie Schaefer graduated from the Ohio State University in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work; in 1984, she received another Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Ohio University. Mrs. Schaefer has been teaching at Bishop Flaget since 1985. School Notes
	Pre-Kindergarten - Mrs. Lanning		Fifth Grade - Mrs. Hill Carrie Hill graduated from Ohio Dominican College with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a concentration in science. She completed her Masters Degree with Phoenix University. Mrs. Hill is certified in grades 1-8. Mrs. Hill currently teaches 5th grade. Mrs. Hill has also been trained as a Resident Educator Mentor. Awards: 2008 and 2010 Governor's Award for Excellence in Youth Science Opportunities. 2011 Governor's Thomas Edison Award for Excellence in STEM Education. 2009 Ohio Lottery Teacher of the Month. School Notes
	Kindergarten - Mrs. Fyffe Debbie Fyffe graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She began teaching at Bishop Flaget in 1996. School Notes		Junior High Social Studies and Language Arts - Mrs. Nowlin Barbara Nowlin graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College. She started teaching in the Chillicothe Catholic School System in 1982, teaching vocal/instrumental music at St. Mary's Middle School and Bishop Flaget High School. She now teaches middle school Social Studies and Language Arts, and is the 6th grade homeroom teacher.
	First Grade - Mrs. Kemper Debbie Kemper is a 1985 graduate of Bishop Flaget High School. She graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. She began teaching at Bishop Flaget in 1991. School Notes		Junior High Math and Religion - Miss Cale Cheryl Cale is a 2006 graduate of Bishop Watterson High School in Columbus. She has been in the Catholic school system since kindergarten. She graduated from Youngstown State University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Education with her concentrations being Math and Science (4-9). She now teaches middle school math (5,6,7), Religion (6,7), and Health (6). She began teaching at Flaget in 2011. School Notes
	Second Grade - Mrs. Martin Melinda Martin is a 1983 graduate of Bishop Flaget High School. She graduated from Ohio University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. She began teaching at Bishop Flaget in 1988. School Notes		Computer Science/Tech Coordinator and Junior High Science- Mr. Massie Mr. Massie teaches middle school science (6,7), Computers (PreK-5), and Health (7). He began teaching at Flaget in 2011. School Notes
	Third Grade - Mrs. Cryder Diane Cryder graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Education and a minor in psychology. She also holds an Early Childhood certification from Ohio Dominican. Diane began teaching pre-K at Bishop Flaget in 1988, and in 2000, she began teaching the third grade. School Notes

Specials

	Band Director Mrs. Rouleau Mrs. Rouleau has worked at Bishop Flaget for many years through numerous volunteer positions including liturgical music and strings ensemble. This is her third year at Bishop Flaget as band director.	Music Mrs. Sampson Gini Sampson graduated from Otterbein College with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education. She began teaching at Bishop Flaget in 1979. Mrs. Sampson also directs several programs throughout the year, including the spring musical.
	Librarian Mrs. Ames Nancy Ames graduated from the Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education. Mrs. Ames is library certified through the diocese. She began teaching at BFS in 1993. School Notes	Art Mrs. Cunningham Suzi Cunningham graduated from Bishop Flaget in 1972, Ohio University in 1976 with a BSED in Art Education and Masters in Elementary Ed in 1992 with a concentration on integration of art into the curriculum. She holds a permanent K- 12 visual art certificate and is considered "Highly Qualified" through the Ohio Board of Education. She taught art for 23 years in the Logan Elm Schools (k -12) and 7 years in the Chillicothe City Schools (7-12).
	Physical Education Mrs. Kerr Linda Kerr graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health. She began teaching at Bishop Flaget in 1982. She currently teaches physical education (PK-8).	School Nurse Mrs. Natalie Harbert
	Kindergarten Aide Mrs. Gayle Alberta	Resource Teacher Miss Inna Melnychuk Inna Melnychuk graduated from the Volyn State University (Lutsk, Ukraine) in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Linguistics. In 2011, she received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Ohio University. Miss Inna started teaching at Bishop Flaget in 2011.
	Director of Finance Mrs. Chrissy Kessler	Student Services Coordinator Mrs. Becky Hurff
	Cafeteria Manager Mrs. Kristina Dempsey	School DARE Officer Officer Julie Preston
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