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Faculty and Staff


All faculty and staff of Saint Michael School hold current required Pennsylvania clearances and are in compliance with the Diocese of Erie child protection requirements.

The faculty of Saint Michael School are dedicated lay teachers. All teachers are qualified educators who minister to meet the needs of all children entrusted to their care, through participation in workshops, conferences, and in-service programs to remain current in their profession. Our teachers demonstrate both an expertise in their subject matter as well as a love of teaching. All teachers have Pennsylvania certification and meet the Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements for Act 48 hours/credits, have all required clearances, and meet the standards for the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Administration

Father Brandon Kleckner – Pastor
Undergraduate - Gannon University
Graduate studies - St. Vincent Seminary

Mrs. Susan Swartzbeck - Business Manager

Miss Emily Zgonc – Principal
Undergraduate - Thiel College
Graduate studies - Gannon University - Master of Education
Certification – Elementary Educations K-6
Hobbies – spending time with family, reading, kayaking, cooking, baking, learning about my faith

Mrs. Theresa Hoovler
Certification - Travel and Tourism
Hobbies - Travel, cooking, baking, reading, shopping, walking, and mostly being with family and friends.

Faculty

Mr. Doug Dorio
Undergraduate – Clarion University
Graduate Studies – Clarion University – Master of Education
Certification – Elementary Education K-6, Special Education Birth – Grade 8
Hobbies – Coaching basketball and spending time with my family

Mrs. Erica Dorio
Undergraduate – Clarion University
Graduate Studies – California University of PA – Master of Education
Certification – Elementary Education K-6, Special Education, Early Childhood Education
Hobbies – Spending time outdoors with my husband and dog

Mrs. Natalie Endicott
Undergraduate – Slippery Rock University
Graduate Studies – Slippery Rock University – Master of Education
Certification – Elementary Education K-6, Special Education Birth-Grade 8
Hobbies – Twin mom life, music, fitness, dance, crafts

Mrs. Jaime Knicely
Undergraduate – Troy University
Hobbies – Watching her children in their activities, traveling, watching football, family game night, coaching softball

Mrs. Emily Maloney
Undergraduate – Mercyhurst University
Graduate Studies – Gannon University – Master of Education
Certification – Early Childhood PreK- Grade 4, Special Education
Hobbies – Baking, anything outdoors, spending time with family, being a fun and active mom

Mr. Stephen Neral
Undergraduate – Youngstown State University
Certification – Elementary Education K-8, Special Education 
Hobbies – Golfing, bowling, church softball, spending time with family

Miss Kyla Zuschlag
Undergraduate – Edinboro University
Graduate Studies – Currently attending Edinboro University
Certification – Early Childhood PreK-Grade 4, Special Education PreK-Grade 8
Hobbies – hunting, reading, going to Starbucks, and being with God


Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV Staff

Mrs. Terry Brock – Act 89/Title 1
Mrs. Katy Hudak – Speech
Mr. Rhett Fertig – Guidance