Our Faculty and Staff

	The Diocese of Pittsburgh Golden Apple Award recognizes excellent leadership in the classroom, church and community. Our very own Principal, Sister Daniela Bronka, is a recipient of this prestigious award. St. Bede School is fortunate such an exceptional leader is in our lives and the lives of our children! Pictured left to right Fr. Tom Burke- Pastor, Sister Daniela Bronka, Michelle Peduto- Director of Catholic Schools
	Sister Daniela Bronka,CSFN Principal Hello, I am Sister Daniela Bronka, the Principal of St. Bede School. I was born and raised in southern Poland – yes, POLAND! Soon after taking my first vows, I worked in one of the preschools in Krakow as an assistant teacher while studying for my degree in education. In 1999, I was sent to Kiev-Ukraine and worked as a CCD director for two years. After taking my final vows in 2000 I was sent to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA! In Philadelphia I received my BA in Early Childhood/Elementary Education. For seven years I taught 4th grade in a local elementary school while working on my Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership with a Principal certification. After 13 years of living, studying and working in Philadelphia, I was once again reassigned — to Pittsburgh! My first assignment in my new hometown was serving as Principal of St. Bernard School in Mount Lebanon. And next, in the summer of 2018, I was selected by leaders of both the School and Parish to join St. Bede School as Principal. I am thrilled to be a part of St. Bede for so many reasons…perhaps, most of all, the wonderful environment. We have a joyful community based upon the core belief we are ALL one family TOGETHER. Each day it is such a privilege to work with, and be with children as they grow, learn and develop…building a foundation essential to each St. Bede graduates happy, faithful, healthy, successful and good life! Visit My Principal’s Corner
	Elizabeth Brown, M.Ed. Administrative Assistant I have held many positions in the school system from Educator to Therapist to Clinical Supervisor, but being the school administrative assistant is by far the BEST JOB EVER! I enjoy working with such a great staff, supportive parents and adorable kiddos. They remind me daily to live life to the fullest, enjoy the simple pleasures and smile often.
	Lisa Durbin Regional Business Manager, Pittsburgh-East Regional Catholic Elementary Schools [email protected] 412-404-7845 ext. 302
	Kathy Edmundson Assistant Regional Business Manager Pittsburgh-East Regional Catholic Elementary Schools [email protected]
	Stormy Bartins, B.A. 3-5th Grade Math
	Baverso was nominated by St. Bede School school family members for the prestigious Golden Apple Award. Rebecca Baverso, B.A., B.S., M.S.Ed. 8th Grade Homeroom 6th Grade Creative Writing and Social Studies 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Reading, English, Spelling, Handwriting and Vocabulary I love teaching at St. Bede because I have been afforded the opportunity to create academically dynamic and rigorous Language Arts curriculum for the Middle School. I love teaching middle school kids! The students and families of St. Bede are wonderfully supportive, caring, and generous people.
	Amanda Catanzaro, B.A. Art Education Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade ArtI love teaching at St. Bede because of how kind and caring everyone is. As a new teacher, it is great working with people that are so kind and caring. I love teaching Art here because of how excited the students are to have fun! It makes for a great environment.
	Amie Cooley Kindergarten Aide
	Matthew Denk Preschool Aide
	Itza Garza Spanish
	Jennifer Graves 3^rd Grade Homeroom Language Arts, Religion, Science, Social Studies Teaching at St. Bede School has been a wonderful experience. St. Bede feels like a family. I have so many fantastic memories. Most of them are centered around our rituals and traditions. We have so many that is hard to name one favorite. I love going to basketball games and cheering for our teams. May Crowning in the Spring is always beautiful. And I love our annual talent show. The students jump right in, ready to showcase a talent, knowing that the audience will cheer them on.
	Emily Heil Kindergarten St. Bede has provided me with a wonderful place to teach for the last several years. I am so blessed to be teaching Kindergarten in such a welcoming community!
	Bridget Kelly, M. Ed. 2nd Grade Homeroom Teacher The community of St. Bede has always been a special place. My family joined the parish in 1980 and the interdependence, strength, love and generosity of this faith community is beyond compare. It’s a rare experience to have the honor of teaching at one of your alma maters and I highly recommend it!
	Elizabeth Killmeyer 5th – 8th Science I love teaching at St. Bede. My joy is helping my students become scientific thinkers and creative problem solvers. Watching them grow from elementary ideologies of science in 5th grade to a more mature understanding of natural world when they leave in 8th grade, is the best part of teaching science at St. Bede. Thank you for giving me that opportunity!
	Conor Kollar PK-8th Grade Physical Education 1st-8th Grade Health I love teaching at Saint Bede because of the welcoming environment. From the school staff to the students and parents, it feels like one big family! I feel very blessed to be able to teach at Saint Bede.
	Joshua Matthews 7^th Grade Homeroom 6^th, 7^thand 8^thGrade Mathematics as well as 7^thand 8^thGrade Social Studies After Care Staff When looking for an environment that I could express my love for teaching, while still staying true to my faith and beliefs, St. Bede was the perfect fit. Being a teacher at St. Bede has given me a chance to practice and live my faith daily through prayer and to lead children by example. I am truly blessed and grateful to be a part of St. Bede School and know that because of the supportive and loving environment, it is where I can make a difference.
	Sarah Matthews Kiindergarten Teacher
	Carly Mocado Reading Specialist, AIU
	Rachel Mollen, B.A. English & Education, M.A. English K through 8^th Grade Technology K-8 Technology and STREAM St. Bede is a wonderful community that my family has been a part of since 2001. As a parent and now a teacher at St. Bede School, I have always enjoyed the traditions that make this school a special place. Our students look forward to these traditions from year to year, and find comfort belonging to the St. Bede family. I am happy to be a part of it.
	Maureen Newell ELA Teacher
	Jessica Pais, B.A. Elementary Education 2nd Grade Homeroom Teacher 2nd Grade Math, Science, Social Studies and Religion I love teaching at Saint Bede School because of the welcoming environment. Teaching has always been my passion of mine. I love to help all students.
	Leanna Petrarca-Ballog 4^th Grade Homeroom 4^th Grade Social Studies 4^th and 5^th Grade Science 5^th Grade Reading I love teaching at Saint Bede because of the families, my colleagues and having the ability to impact children’s lives in a faithful way.
	Lisa Rajakovicj Nutrition For everyone! Ms. Rajakovicj provides nutritious and delicious meals!
	Anna Regoli 5^th Grade Homeroom
	Theresa Rossey Nutrition For everyone! Ms. Rossey provides nutritious and delicious meals!
	Jacquelyn Truxell, M.S. E.d. 1st Grade Homeroom Teacher As a former student and now a teacher, I love the sense of family at St. Bede. This is a place where everyone belongs and everyone looks out for one another. It is a special place.
	Jeanie Werner PK – 8th Grade Music K – 3rd Grade CAPA 2nd Grade Mathematics St. Bede has consistently turned out individuals with a strong sense of independent learning who take pride in their academics.
	Afterschool Staff: Bradley Matthews Jaden Matthews Joshua Matthews

The St. Bede School administration, faculty and staff cares deeply for each child in the school family - they nurture each child to become the best young person by fulfilling their learning and development experience.

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