Staff and Faculty
Assumption Catholic School is an Accredited School
by the Commission on Elementary Schools,
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Father Dennis M. Buranosky, Pastor
Father Richard J. Tusky, Parochial Vicar
Principal Mrs. Joanne Britt
Certifications: Elementary & Secondary Principal, Carlow University
Certificate, Gifted Education, Carlow University
M.A. Reading and Language Arts, Duquesne University
Reading Specialist Certification, K-12, Duquesne University
B.S. Elementary Education K-8, Slippery Rock University
Kindergarten Ms. Jessica Schmitt
Area of Certification: Early Childhood
B.S. Early Childhood Education, University of Dayton
M.A. Instructional Leadership, Robert Morris University
Grade 1 Ms. Mary Ann Miller
Area of Certification: Elementary Education, Middle School English/Language Arts, Middle School Mathematics
M.A. Elementary Education, University of Pittsburgh
B.S. Elementary Education, Clarion State College
Grade 2 Ms. Jettie Heinle
Area of Certification: Elementary K-8
B.S. Elementary Education/Psychology,
Duquesne University, Saint Vincent College
Grade 3 Ms. Heather Reisinger
Area of Certification: Elementary Education
B.S. Elementary Education, Clarion University
M.B.A. Marketing, Clarion University
Grade 4 Ms. Karen Maier
Area of Certification: Elementary Education
B.S. Elementary Education, Slippery Rock University
Grade 5 Ms. Theresa Spindler
Area of Certification: Elementary Education
B.S. Elementary Education, Clarion University
Grade 6 Mr. Richard Bell
Area of Certification: Elementary Education
B.S. Elementary, University of Pittsburgh
Grade 7 Mr. Bernard Stock
Area of Certification: English 7-12, Middle School Math
B.A. English, Duquesne University
Computer Data Processing, Butler County Community College
Grade 8 Ms. Alison Mislanovich
Area of Certification: Elementary K-6, Mid-Level English 7-9
B.S. Elementary Education, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown
Music Ms. Gail Bankowski
Area of Certification: Music K-12
B. A. Music, University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University;
Accelerated Guitar, Duquesne University
Phys Ed/ Ms. Debra Bone
Health Area of Certification: Health/Physical Education K-12
B.S. Indiana University of PA
Special Education/Art
Ms. Leslie Borza
Area of Certification: Elementary K-6, Mentally And/Or Physically Handicapped K-12
B.A. Elementary/Special Education, Carlow College
Religion Ms. Mary Taylor
Library K-2 Area of Certification: Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped K-12
M.Ed. Special Education, University of Pittsburgh
B.A. Art History, University of Pittsburgh, University of Glasgow
Counselor……………………………….....…......Mr. Jeff London
Reading and Math Specialist……....…………..Mrs. Jodi Lewis
Speech & Language Therapist….......………..….Jo Pasquarelli
Nurse………………………………………......Ms. Rene Skinner
Secretary/Bookkeeper………......……....Mrs. Charlene Amend
Administrative Assistan…….………………....Ms. Cindy Hunter
Lunch Manager, Computer Classes……....…...Ms. Kim Bosetti
After-School Care………………………….....Mrs. Eileen Shade
After-School Care……………………...…….....Mrs.Gerry Bosse