We are happy to introduce our new faculty members for the 2022-23 school year!
Sam Agra joins the Theology staff teaching juniors this year. Mr. Agra is a graduate of Bishop Hartley High School and holds a degree in Philosophy, Theology and Catholic Studies from St. Louis University and a Master of Theological Studies from Boston College.
Grace Byrne is teaching Art Fundamentals, 3D Design, and Ceramics 1 and 2. She earned her Art Education degree from The Ohio State University and student taught at Dublin Chapman Elementary and Worthington Kilbourne High School.
Savanna Gazdik ’14 joins the Counseling staff, working with grades 11 and 12 (A-H). She earned a degree in psychology from Denison University followed by a master’s degree in counselor education from Capital University. She interned at Sells Middle School in Dublin.
Megan Howe is teaching Algebra I CP I, Algebra I CP II and Honors Algebra I, joining the staff from Marburn Academy. She holds a degree in integrated mathematics education from Ohio Dominican University.
Joana Ross is in her 8th year teaching science, most recently at Franklinton Prep High School. At Bishop Watterson she is teaching Human Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Human Biology and Biology CPII. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from The Ohio State University.
Allysn Scheirmann ’10 is teaching AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, Advanced Marketing, Financial Literacy, Accounting and College Credit Plus Personal Finance and will be the faculty advisor for our Business and Investment Clubs. She comes to Bishop Watterson after serving as Educational Technology Instructor for grades K-8 at St. Andrew. She continues to serve as the Virtual Test and Training Center Program Manager for the U.S. Air Force. Ms. Scheirmann earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Professional Aeronautics and Aviation Business from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a master’s in Joint Warfare from the Air Command and Staff College.
Jennifer Shively takes over our choral program, teaching mixed choir, concert choir, handbell choir and also intro to theatre. Mrs. Shively holds a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from Heidelberg University and a master’s in music education from The Ohio State University. She has taught at Walnut Ridge High School, Beechcroft High School, Chillicothe High School, Jones Middle School and St. Charles.
Darren Smith ’05 stepped into the role of Vice Principal for Student Services this summer after serving as Principal at St. Pius X for five years. He holds a physical education degree from The Ohio State University as well as a master’s degree in Educational Administration from Ohio Dominican University. Mr. Smith taught physical education for five years at St. James and spent a year as Assistant Principal at St. Pius X before becoming principal there.
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