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
Deacon Marty Aubel
Undergraduate – Thiel College: major in Political Science and History and minor in German
Deaconate Formation – St. Mark’s Seminary through Gannon University
Hobbies – woodworking, home canning, sausage making, bee keeping, gardening, American History and Government, reading: especially historical nonfiction
Mrs. Susan Cawley
Undergraduate - Evangel University BA Fine Arts
Graduate - Pratt Institute MFA
Certification - Art K-12
Hobbies - kayaking with my daughters, family time, up-cycling just about anything, antiquing, gallery/museum hopping
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. Aimee Forsythe
Undergraduate: Quincy University
Hobbies: spending time with my family, watching my children’s activities, being active, cooking/baking, watching hockey and baseball
Mrs. Corrie Giffone
Undergraduate- Cairn University
Graduate- LCC International University- Master of Arts in TESOL
Certification- K-12 Music
Hobbies- choir, spending time with family, exploring new places, games and crafts with my kids
Mrs. Jaime Knicely
Undergraduate – Troy University
Hobbies – watching my 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
Julia Toy
Undergraduate - Thiel College
Certifications - Early Childhood Education (PreK-4), Special Education (PreK-12)
Hobbies - traveling, spending time with family, arts and crafts, shopping
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, being with God
Aides
Mrs. Mary Lynn Rinella- PreK4 Aide
Graduated from Reynolds High School
Hobbies- camping, swimming, spending time with family
Mrs. Sue Stanfa
Graduated from St. Michael High School
Hobbies – flower gardening, keeping tabs on family, cooking
Mrs. Brenda Sensesa
Graduated from Youngstown State University
Hobbies – baking, reading, walking, gardening, spending time with family