Cathedral School Staff

Kindergarten

• Began at  DA in 2023
• B.S. in Human Services. Studied at the University of Phoenix and City College of Chicago.
• In Ohio, I worked as a Substitute Teacher at Beavercreek City Schools.
• In North Dakota, I worked on a team for Title 1 Reading and Math Interventions and Health teacher.
• I have worked with early elementary students for more than 8 years, often using interventions that produced positive outcomes for the student.
• 1.I love to hike. (Almost every day) 2. I believe in prayer. (It works!) 3. I worked for many years in horse therapy for special needs children. (The results were tangible)

email

1st Grade

• Joined DA in 2023
• B.A. in Social Work (4.0 GPA), with a focus in Art
• Extensive experience in education and social work
• Greene County (Xenia) Homeless Coordinator and Intervention Tutor
• Juvenile delinquent/boys home Intervention Tutor
• Substitute Teacher (25+ years)
• Outreach staff at local library
• Art Teacher and Careworker at Greene County Juvenile Detention Center
• Art Teacher at Springfield elementary school
• Homeschool educator
• Former church Art Director and worship musician
• Professional clown, theatre make-up artist, and face painter
• Mom of three college graduates and grandmother of two

email

2nd Grade

• Teaching 2nd grade Core classes this school year
• Four years at DA in various roles
• DA parent for nine years
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
• 15 years of part-time work, always focused on working with children
• Teaches and coordinates Sunday School at church
• Outside of school:
• Supporting kids at their athletic events
• Going for a run
• Reading
• Doing a mediocre job at gardening 

email

Grade 3
JH World History

• Started at DA in 2024
• Previously taught introductory college history course both in person and online
• B.A. in history from Cedarville University
• M.A. in History from Liberty University
• I taught several college introductory History courses as a graduate student assistant.
• My particular expertise is in 19th Century Europe. I'm a diplomatic historian. I also really like studying the Romanovs.
• I love learning about the saints in Church History, cold winters and I aspire to become one of the greatest history instructors of all time.  

EMAIL

Grade 5 & 6
High School Spanish

email

Grade 1 & 2 Drama

• Graduate of Dominion Academy and honored to return to her alma mater to help shape the next generation of artists
• Holds a BFA in Theatre from Wright State University
• Brings a blend of rigorous professional training and a deep love for the Dominion community
• Pedagogical approach centers on exploring classic literary masterpieces through a Biblical lens
• Seeks to instill a lasting sense of beauty and truth in every student and production

email

Art 

EMAIL

K-12 Music

• Owner of Erin Ferdelman Piano Studio (piano lessons and summer camps) for the past 22 years
• Pre/K-6th Music Teacher at Dayton Montessori Society for 8 years
• 1st-7th Music Teacher at Koinonia Homeschool Co-op for the past 4 years
• Children's choir accompanist at Muse Machine for the past 4 years
• Former DA alumni and current parent of 4 students
• I began playing the piano at age 2, started playing by ear at age 4 and became a piano teacher at 11 years old.
• I enjoy inspiring others to create their own music and to work together in an ensemble to produce a beautiful sound.

email

Office Administrator
Admissions Coordinator
Cathedral Drama Teacher

• Serving nonprofits for the past 25 years in Theatre, Special Events, Education, and Development.
• Theatre Teaching Artist with Human Race Theatre, Dayton Live, Facets Theatre at UD, Dayton Dance Conservatory.
• Director and Performer with theatre companies across the US, working alongside premier talent from Disney, Xelias Aerial Arts, Circus Juventas, and American Idol.
• Dayton Native and DA Parent.
• DA Staff Member since 2021.

Education

• B.S.,Counseling, Oral Roberts University 2013.
• M.A. in Theatre Pedagogy and Drama Therapy, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, In progress.
• Stanislavski System and Actor Training, Workhouse Theatre and Guthrie Theatre. 

email

Physical Science

STEM

• Began at DA in 2003
• Studied Educational Technology at University of Northern Colorado and  Sinclair Community College
• English teacher at Kitami Fuji Girls' High school in Japan and science/STEM teacher at DA
• A favorite DA classroom experience: Creating a tropical rain forest in Room 206 gave students the opportunity to build treetops and a waterfall using brooms, umbrellas, tissue paper, and string.
• Trained in East Africa as an outdoor educator, achieved 3rd level in flower arrangement and tea ceremony in Hokkaido, Japan, and taught 5th level Oral Communication at the IEP at the University of Dayton.
• I'm a fan of ELO, Elton John, the Traveling Wilburys, and Paul Simon.

Email

CCP Wes Civ and CCP Art History
Grammar 1 & 2
Non-Western History
Cathedral Latin
National Honor Society Advisor

• Co-founder of Dominion Academy  along with husband Fr Wayne. (learn more here)
• Bowling Green State University, 1981 Master of Arts
• Bowling Green State University, 1974, BS in Education
• Has taught history for nearly three decades
• Along with her husband, Fr. Wayne McNamara, has completed several pilgrimage walks to better understand the historical and spiritual significance of pilgrimage
• Pilgrimages include the Canterbury Trail, St. Cuthbert’s Way to Holy Island, St. Hilda’s Way, and the West Highland Way to Iona
• Inspired to pursue pilgrimage walking by a former DA parent who completed the 500-mile Camino de Santiago
• Co-owns and operates a rental business, McNamara Realestate
• Partners with Catholic Social Services through their Refugee Resettlement Program
• Has hosted numerous foreign exchange students, creating a home enriched by diverse cultures

EMAIL

Teacher's Aide
Godly Play

email

STEM
Chemistry
Computer Literacy Courses
Technology Management

• B.S. in Environmental Science, Wright State University
• Academic background in ecological systems, chemical analysis, microbiology, and applied research
• Advanced to Operations Manager, developing strong leadership and organizational skills
• Hands-on laboratory experience and environmental data analysis
• Technical proficiency in ArcGIS 10.5 and Python
• OSHA HAZWOPER certified
• Holds Christian counseling credentials
• Conversational in ASL, supporting inclusive communication
• Provides math tutoring and remediation; operates a private tutoring business
• Integrates cooking into hands-on chemistry lessons to make science practical and engaging
• Passionate about fostering curiosity, active learning, and real-world application of scientific concepts

email