Award-Winning Faculty

Melissa Braden is a graduate of West York High School. She graduated in 1991 from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art and Design, with a minor in Art History. In 2009, she earned her Pennsylvania Teaching Certification from Shippensburg University, graduating with a 4.0 GPA. Her professional experience includes teaching Art for grades K-7 at Upper Adams School District and grades 9-12 at Gettysburg High School. 

Melissa considers herself blessed to have taught art professionally to K-8 students at Sacred Heart School in Hanover from 2010 to 2015.  Mrs. Braden is pleased to have been chosen to return as the Art teacher at Delone Catholic after serving in as a long term substitute teacher for the Art department in the spring of 2016.

Mrs. Braden has been a member of the National Art Education Association (NAEA) since 2008.  She operates her own creative endeavors through Honeybee Artworks.  As a trained fine artist and designer, she has worked with clients to create customized decorative art and paintings. Mrs. Braden also enjoys opportunities to teach summer art camps and private youth art lessons.  

Melissa and her husband of 20 years reside in East Berlin and are the proud parents of a daughter, currently enrolled at Penn State University.

Dr. Carmen Brown, affectionately referred to by her students as simply "Doctora" received her Ph.D. in Spanish Literature from the University of Georgia. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Seville, Spain where she was born.  Dr. Brown loves to travel and learn about different cultures.  She also enjoys reading about new grammatical approaches to teaching and methods for engaing students in the daily routine of learning a language.

One of her goals as a Spanish Teacher is to stimulate students to become personally involved with Spanish as a living language. She feels that a language like Spanish can enrich students' lives as a practical and useful tool, one that can open their eyes to new and different cultures and ideas.

Education

21 Credits Master of Theology, Mount St. Mary's Seminary, Emmittsburg, Pa.,

Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy and Social Science, Cabrinit College, Rador, Pa., 
Hanover High School, Hanover, Pa., 

Certification(s)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Instructional II, Social Studies 7-12

Professional Experience

Religion Teacher, Delone Catholic High School, August 1994-present

Lincoln Intermediate 12, GED teacher, part-time, Sept. 1986 - present

Social Studies Teacher, Delone Catholic High School

Social Studies Teacher, Hanover High School, Sept. 1992-1993

Third Grade Teacher, Immaculate Conception School, New Oxford, Pa. 1974-1975.

A Note from Mrs. Duffy

Welcome to Delone Catholic!

This is my 14th year teaching at Delone Catholic, and I am as excited to begin this new school year as I was on my first day in 2005. There is something wonderful when learning about life through literature, discipline through grammar, and expression through composition that makes every day exciting.

Education

Pursuing Master of Education at Wilson College

Certification: Levels I and II for Secondary English, grades 7-12

Bachelor of Arts in English, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana

Ridge High School, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Awards

Golden Apple Award, 2019

A Note from Mr. Fournie

I'm excited for my second year at Delone Catholic! Most of the time, you'll find me in the library fulfilling various roles, from assisting research projects to curating  displays to coordinating our Virtual High School program. When I'm not working in the library, I'm  teaching Sociology, American Government, and Creative Writing. 

For virtually my entire life, I've been involved in Catholic education, both as a student (pre-K through grad school) and as an educator (8 years in both middle and high school English and Social Studies).

I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve the students of Delone Catholic.

Education

Master of Fine Arts, Fiction Writing, University of Missouri-St. Louis, 2016

Master of Education, Specializing in Language Arts Instruction, University of Notre Dame, 2008

Master of Arts, English and History, Marquette University, 2006

Professional Experience

Writing Tutor, Teaching Assistant, University of Missouri-St. Louis (St. Louis, MO), 2014-2016

Social Studies Teacher, English Teacher, Coach, San Juan Diego Catholic High School (Austin, TX), 2011-2014

Social Studies Teacher, English-Language Arts Teacher, Athletic Director, Coach, Marian Middle School (St. Louis, MO), 2008-2011

English-Language Arts Teacher, Coach, Yearbook Coordinator, St. Austin Catholic School (Austin, TX), 2006-2008

A Note From Mrs. Fuhrman

Teaching juniors and seniors gives me the opportunity to prepare our students for what is next. Rather than asking students what they want to be when they grow up, I prefer to ask them, "What problems do you want to solve?"

In Economics and American Government, my students and I set out to learn the problem solving skills they will need to make our world a better place.

In my honors American Cultures course, my students and I seek to develop the historical perspective that allows us to understand how our current issues and events developed and how they might best be addressed for the benefit of humanity.

Education

Master of Arts, Applied History, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, Pa., 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Social Studies Education, Juniata College, Huntingdon, Pa., 2000
High School, York Catholic High School, York, Pa., 1996

Certification(s)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Instructional II, Social Studies 7-12

Google for Education, Level 2

Professional Affiliations

Economics Pennsylvania
Foundation for Teaching Economics Professional Teachers Association
Global Association of Teachers of Economics
National Council for the Social Studies
Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies

Professional Experience

Social Studies Teacher, Delone Catholic High School, August 2001-present, Department Chair, 2009-2014
Online Teacher, Educate-Online, February 2007-2009
Intern, Adams County Historical Society, Gettysburg, Pa., January-August 2006
Floor Teacher, Huntington Learning Center, Winter 2001-Fall 2004
Substitute Teacher, Junior and Senior High Schools, January-June 2001
Student Teacher, Huntingdon Area High School, September-December 2000

Professional Development

NCEA Assessment Conference, June 2018
"Jump at the Sun: Zora Neale Hurston and her Eatonville Roots," National Endowment for Humanities Landmarks of American History Workshop, June-July 2011
Pennsylvania Governor's Institute on Financial Literacy, July 2010
Ashbrook Teacher Institute, "The Progressive Era," July 2009
Goucher College, AP Economics Institute, June 2009
Foreign Policy Research Institute, Wachman Center History Institute for Teachers, "What Students Need to Know about America's Wars: Part II, 1920-Present," May 2009
Link to Liberty, July/August 2008
Pennsylvania Governor's Institute for Social Studies, "Along the Forbes Road," July 2008
Economic Issues for Teachers, May 2008
Economics Online for Teachers, Part 1, Spring 2008
Economics and the Environment, August 2007
Economics for Leaders, July 2007
Economic Forces in American History, July 2007
Annual Conference, National Council for the Social Studies, November 2004 and December 2006
Right Start in Teaching Economics, Foundation for Teaching Economics, Summer 2003
Eisenhower Academy, Summer 2002

Honors and Awards

Golden Apple Award Winner, Diocese of Harrisburg, 2011 
Pi Lambda Delta Honor Society Member
Juniata College Honor Society Member

A Note from Mrs. Girroir

This is my ninth year teaching at Delone Catholic, and each year brings me more joy than the prior.  Having the privilege of bringing literature alive with my students and then watching them communicate their own ideas and imagination is something that I hold dear.

Education

Master's of Education Wilson College, 2018

Wilson College Teacher Intern Program, 2008

Bachelor of Arts/English, University of Connecticut, 1988                     

EDUCATION

Safety Education/Drivers Education, East Stroudsburg University, Pa., 1995

Industrial Arts/Technology Education, Millersville University, Pa., 1991

Associates, Liberal Arts, Pennsylvania State University  York, Pa., 1977

Dallastown High School, Dallastown, Pa., 1973

CERTIFICATIONS

Industrial Arts/Technology Education, K-12, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Instructional II

Safety Education/Drivers Education,  9-12, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Instructional II

Pennsylvania State Inspection Mechanic

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Drivers Education Teacher, 1996-present

Tech. Ed. Teacher, 1991-2017

Auto Mechanic, 1972-1996

HONORS AND AWARDS

WGAL Teacher Impact Award

FUN FACTS

Boy Scout Adult Leader, 40+ years

Camp Tuckahoe Staff, 35+ years

A Note from Mrs. Hammar

I love teaching so much that in my free time I train my dogs to do all sorts of fun things.

Education
Master of Arts, Theology, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, Ohio, 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, Immaculata College, Immaculata, PA, 1994
High School, Voorhees High School, Glen Gardner, NJ, 1990

Certifications
Certification in Catechetics, Franciscan University of Steubenville

Professional Experience
Religion Teacher, Delone Catholic High School, April 2011 - Present; Religion Department Chair, August 2011 - Present
Director of Religious Education, Saint Katharine Drexel Church, June 2003 - 2011
Theology Teacher, Marian Catholic High School, August 1999 - June 2003; Theology Department Chair, August 2001 - June 2003

Honors and Awards
Sigma Zeta National Science Honor Society, Immaculata College Chapter

Education

Master's in Library and Information Sciences, San Jose State University, 2005

Master's in History, California State University, East Bay, 2003

Bachelor's in History, Plymouth State University, 1998 (summa cum laude)

Certification

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Intern Certification, Social Studies 7-12

Professional Affiliations

American Historical Association

Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies

Pennsylvania Library Association

Professional Experience

Social Studies Teacher, Delone Catholic High School, August 2018 - present

Young Adult Programmer, Simpson Public Library, April 2017 - present

Social Studies Teacher and Department Chair, Academy of the Holy Cross, August 2007 - June 2016

Librarian, Thurgood Marshall Academy, August 2006 - June 2007

Librarian and Social Studies Teacher, St. Joseph Notre Dame High School, August 2002 - June 2006

Awards

Archdiocese of Washington, DC High School Principal's Association Veteran Teacher of the Year, 2012

Archdiocese of Washington, DC High School Principal's Association Novice Teacher of the Year, 2009

A Note From Mr. Maitland

I probably sold you a book.  My wife and I have owned the Reader's Cafe Bookstore in downtown Hanover since 1996.

Education

Master of Arts, English literature, with emphasis on analysis and theoretical approaches. Concentration: Shakespeare, Temple University, Sept. 1991.

Bachelor of Arts, English, Villanova University, May 1987

Bachelor of Arts, Communication Arts, Villanova University, May 1986

"Being Christian is not the result of an ethical choice or a lofty idea, but the encounter with an event, a person, which gives life a new horizon and a decisive direction." (Pope Benedict XVI, Deus Caritas Est, 1).

EDUCATION

Master of Arts (Theology), Mount St. Mary's University,  Emmitsburg, MD

Master of Business Administration, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Master of Arts, National Security Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA

Bachelor of Arts, History, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

A Note from Miss Noel

Fun fact: I drove up Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast!

Education: 

Master of Education in English and Communications, University of Pittsburgh, 2016

Bachelor of Arts in English and Education; McDaniel College, Westmister, Md., 2009

High School, Delone Catholic High School, 2005

A Note from Mrs. Phenicie

My heart for ministry springs from John Paul II's call for a New Evangelization: walking alongside today's young men and women as they encounter a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and take ownership of that relationship. I was educated at the Augustine Institute: "a new kind of graduate school for the New Evangelization," and I'm honored and excited to spread the Gospel at Delone Catholic!

Education

Master of Arts in Theology, Augustine Institute, Denver, Colo., 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Mount St. Mary's University, Emmitsburg, Md., 2009
High school, Lancaster Catholic High School, 2005

Professional Experience
Religion Teacher, Delone Catholic High School, 2012-present
Spiritual Life Director, Delone Catholic High School, 2009-present
Presenter, Diocese of Harrisburg Women's Conference, 2015 & 2016
Presenter, Diocese of Harrisburg Catechetical Conference, 2015
Intern, St. Anthony's Shrine and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parishes, Emmitsburg, Md., Aug. 2008-Dec. 2008
Intern teacher, St. John's Regional Catholic School, Frederick, Md., Jan. 2008-May 2008

Honors and Awards

Golden Apple Award, 2018
Summa Cum Laude, Master of Arts, 2014
Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts, 2009
Delta Epsilon Sigma Honors Society
Theta Alpha Kappa Theological Honors Society\

A Note from Ms. Pinkos

If you see me staring off into space, my mind is at the beach.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Millersville University

Masters Equivalency, Coursework at Millersville University and McDaniel College

Certification

Earth Science/GeneralScience/Physical Science/Chemistry, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Instructional II

Professional Experience:

Science Teacher and Department Chairperson, Delone Catholic HIgh School, 1984

A Note from Mrs. Reed

I have a true passion for teaching and love interacting with our wonderful students on a daily basis.  I love Delone Catholic and believe wholeheartedly that our school is an amazing community of learners.  A fun fact about me.....I love to cook and enjoy experimenting in the kitchen!

Education

BA in Spanish from Marywood University

Certifications

PA Instructional Level I

PA Instructional Level II in process

Professional Affiliations

Member of the National Catholic Education Association

Member of the Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association

A Note from Mrs. Reese

Since I am a graduate of DCHS, I look forward to continuing the 'traditions that never graduate!'

Education
Bachelor of Science, Business Information Systems/Business Education, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, Pa., December 1984
Associate in Specialized Business, Marketing/Merchandising, Central Pennsylvania Business School, Summerdale, Pa., 1979
High School, Delone Catholic High School, McSherrystown, Pa., 1977

Certification(s)
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Instructional II, Business Education/Information Systems/Keyboarding 7-12 

Professional Affiliations
Eastern Business Education Association
National Business Education Association
Pennsylvania Business Education Association

Professional Experience
Computer/Business Education Teacher, Delone Catholic High School, 1988-present
Daily Substitute, Area Schools, August 1986-June 1988
Long-Term Substitute, Littlestown High School, January-June 1985 and January-June 1986
Long-Term Substitute, New Oxford High School, August-December 1985
Bank Teller, First Federal Savings and Loan, Hanover, Pa., Summers 1985-1988

Professional Development
Pete & C Conference, February, Annually
Business Educators Meetings, October and March, Annually

Education

Master's in Military History, Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont

Bachelor's in History/Social Studies Education, St. Joseph's College, New York, Magna Cum Laude, Special Honors in History

Certifications

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Intern Certification. Social Studies 7-12

Maryland Educator Certificate, Social Studies 7-12, History 7-12

New York Professional Certification, Social Studies 7-12

Professional Experience

Social Studies Teacher, Delone Catholic High School, August 2018-Present

Social Studies Teacher and Department Chair, Bishop McGann-Mercy High School August 2006-June 2018

Student Council Moderator

Professional Organizations and Development

Member of Long Island Council for the Social Studies 

Advanced Placement Summer Institute in U.S. History 

Designing Instructional Units for the New AP U.S. History Exam 

Social Studies Summer Curriculum Planning 

Social Studies Standards and Framework Workshop for Turn-Key Leaders 

Social Studies Coordinator Network Meetings

Teaching Students to Create Good Questions 

Multicultural Principles for Educators 

Transitioning from the DBQ to the Enduring Issues Essay

Google Classroom Training 

Diocesan collaboration for implementation of teacher training in NYS Social Studies Framework and Standards

National Council for the Social Studies

Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies

Long Island Council for the Social Studies

Council for Economic Education

Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools

Society for Military History

Phi Alpha Theta

A Note from Mr. Smith:

During a semester abroad in England, I played American football for the University of Surrey.

Education

Master of Education, Secondary Math and Science, Slippery Rock University of PA, May 1999.

Bachelor of Science, Physics, Lebanon Valley College, August 1996

Certification

Physics and General Science, Commonwealth of Pa, Instructional I

Professional Organizations

American Association of Physics Teachers- (2017-present)

National Science Teachers Association (2017-present)

Professional Experience

Delone Catholic High School, 1999 - 2001

Cocalico High School (long-term substitute), 2003

Pella Corporation, 2004- 2015

Delone Catholic High School, 2015-present

A Note from Mrs. Sneeringer

I am very proud to be a mathematics teacher at Delone Catholic, after being a third generation DCHS graduate, marrying a fellow 1988 classmate, and having two sons who are 2015 and 2017 DCHS graduates.

Education

Letter of Masters Equivalency, State of Pennsylvania, courses taken at Shippensburg University, Western Maryland College and Goucher College

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, Pa., 1992

High School, Delone Catholic High School, McSherrystown, Pa., 1988

Certification(s)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Instructional II, Mathematics 7-12

Professional Affiliations

National Catholic Education Association

Professional Experience

Mathematics Department Chair, Delone Catholic High School, 2015-present

Mathematics Teacher, Delone Catholic High School, 2001-present

Human Resources, P.H. Glatfelter, 2000-2001

Human Resources and other positions, Bank of Hanover and Trust Company, part-time 1991-1994, full-time 1994-2001

Substitute Teaching, Various Local School Districts, 1992-1994

Professional Development

AP Calculus Reader, summers 2010-2015

various workshops and seminars

Honors and Awards

Golden Apple Award, 2010

Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce, Adams Deanery Teacher of the Year, 2008-09, 2017-18

A Note from Miss Sneeringer

Fun Fact: I learned to read music before I learned to read words.

Education

Special Education Certification Program, Alvernia College, Reading, PA., 2015 - 2018
Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement, Neumann University, Aston, Pa., 2017 - 2018
Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction, McDaniel College, Westminster, Md., 2010
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, DeSales University, Center Valley, Pa., 2000
Bachelor of Science, Finance, DeSales University, Center Valley, Pa., 2000
High School, Delone Catholic High School, McSherrystown, Pa., 1996

Certification(s)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Instructional II, Mathematics 7-12
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Instructional II, Special Education 7-12
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Autism PK-12 Endorsement

Professional Affiliations

National Catholic Educational Association
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Professional Experience

Mathematics Teacher, Delone Catholic High School, August 2005- March 2015 and August 2017 - present
Instructional Support Teacher, Delone Catholic High School, March 2015 - August 2017
Mathematics Adjunct Professor, Harrisburg Area Community College, August 2014 - present
Underwriter, Delta Dental, June 2003-August 2005
Actuarial Assistant, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, June 2000-June 2003
Has also held various tutoring positions

Positions at Delone Catholic High School

Delonian Business Manager
Liturgical Musician
Pit Member of bi-annual musicals

Professional Development

Excellence in Teaching, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Ind., 2008

Honors and Awards

Highest Average in Mathematics, DeSales University, 2000
Golden Apple Award, Diocese of Harrisburg, 2012
WGAL Teacher Impact Award Nominee, 2012

Education

Master of Education, McDaniel College, Westminster Md 
Bachelor of Science, Business Management, Lebanon Valley College, Annville Pa

Certifications
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Instructional I, Mathematics 7-12

Professional Affiliations
National Catholic Educational Association

Professional Experience
Mathematics Teacher, Frederick County Public Schools

Extra Curricular Activities
Varsity Football Coach  (15 years Experience)

Since 1984, Brian Yealy has served as music director at Delone Catholic High School, where he teaches instrumental, vocal, general and liturgical music. He also teaches music theory and co-directs the school`s spring musicals. His wife, Lynn, serves as Delone Catholic`s elementary instrumental instructor and assistant high school music director. Brian's daughter, Jennifer, is also a music educator in Carroll County, MD. His son, Christopher, is a computer programmer (and trumpet player) in southern Maryland.

Education

Master of Science, Music Education, Towson University, Towson, Md., 1998
Bachelor of Science, Music Education, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pa.
High School, Delone Catholic High School, McSherrystown, Pa.

Certification(s)
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Instructional II, Music K-12 

Professional Affiliations
Adams County Music Educators Association (ACMEA)
National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA)

Professional Experience
Music Director, Delone Catholic High School, 1984-Present
Adjunct Pep Band Director, Mount St. Mary's University, Spring 1990
Marching Percussion Instructor, Delone Catholic High School, Gettysburg High School and Bermudian Springs High School, 1980-1984
Private Percussion Instructor, Various, 1980-Present

Professional Development
Masters Program, Towson University, 1992-1998
Instructional II Coursework, 1984-1995
Act 48 Coursework, 2000-Present

Honors and Awards
Diocese of Harrisburg Golden Apple Award, 2009
Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year for the Conewago Deanery

Lynn Yealy has been teaching elementary instrumental lessons along with elementary and junior band for the five local Catholic elementary schools that feed into Delone since 1999.  She also serves as director for the high school flute choir, assistant director for the marching band, and rehearsal conductor/sound technician for the spring musical pit orchestras.  Lynn graduated from Delone Catholic in 1984 and obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Gettysburg College in 1988. She is the 2014 Golden Apple Award recipient for excellence in Catholic School teaching. In her "free time," Lynn enjoys gardening.

Education
Bachelor of Science, Music Education, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pa.
High School, Delone Catholic High School, McSherrystown, Pa.

Certification(s)
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Instructional II, Music K-12 

Professional Affiliations
Adams County Music Educators Association (ACMEA)
National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA)

Professional Development
Instructional II Coursework
Act 48 Coursework

Honors and Awards
Diocese of Harrisburg Golden Apple Award, 2014