Christ the Teacher College has sought out Professors with excellent credentials, top ratings among their colleagues and students, as well as years of practical experience in their fields. Every Professor is committed to preparing future leaders of our Church for Religious Education Ministry. Many Professors also hold positions in other highly esteemed institutions, and this is a true benefit to Christ the Teacher College and students as they bring a wealth of connections and networking possibilities. All Professors sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium, and consider their service to the Church a true blessing and ministry. Students will find Professors to be experts in their feilds, but more importantly, they are approachable and truly interested in preparing students to be successful in ministry. To learn more about each Professor, please click on their name. Christ the Teacher College Faculty (Alphabetical Order): Jerry Aull, D.Min (Cand), earned his Master of Arts in Systematic Theology in 1976 from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, a B.A. in Philosophy and Theology from St. Louis University in 1974. Jerry has extensive ministry experience spanning 40 years, including teaching at a Catholic College, High School, and the Archdiocesan Diaconate Formation program for the Archdioese of Georgia. Jerry has served as a High School administrator, Parish educator (teaching every level of CCD, RCIA and giving retreats, missions and conferences) and liturgical musician. Gerard-Marie Anthony, M.A.received his B.A. in Theology from Christendom College, and his M.A. in Theology from the Catholic Distance University. Gerard-Marie Anthony is a theologian, author, apologist, and religion/bioethics teacher. Joseph Arias, S.T.D. (cand) received his B.A. in philosophy and theological studies from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. In 2003 he completed his M.A. in theological studies at the Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College in Alexandria, VA. He went on to earn the ecclesiastical S.T.B. and S.T.L. degrees from the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C. He is currently working on his dissertation for the Doctor of Sacred Theology degree in the department of moral theology at The Catholic University of America. Fr. John Boettcher, S.T.D., focused his doctoral work on how Scripture (in particular, the Prologue of John) can be integrated into a theological system and then applied to interpret other Scripture. He has a wide breadth of intellectual experience, with a B.A. in Physics from U.C. Berkeley, 4 years solar cell research, an M.A. in Biblical Studies, and an S.T.L in Fundamental Theology. Sebastian Carnazzo, Ph.D.received his MA in Theology with a concentration in Sacred Scripture from the Notre Dame Graduate School in Alexandria, VA. He earned a Doctorate in Sacred Scripture from the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. Dr. Carnazzo is a full time lecturer Sacred Scripture and Biblical Languages for various advanced degree programs. Sr. Bernadette Caron, S.O.L.I., M.A. Sister Bernadette is a member of the Sisters of Our Lady Immaculate based in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. She received her M.A. in Theology with a specialization in Catechetics from Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College, Alexandria, VA . She also earned the Advanced Apostolic Catechetical Diploma, which is granted by the same institution on behalf of the Holy See. Susan Doyle, M.Ed. earned her bachelor's degree in English at the College of William and Mary and her masters in special education at the University of Virginia. Before working for the Church, Susan taught in public schools. For her work with special needs students, she was awarded "Excellence in Education" by the Chamber of Commerce in Alexandria and received additional recognition three times from the school system for which she worked. Deanna Ellis, A.D. has been a Continuing Education Professor for St. Clair College in Ontario, Canada since 1988 teaching in class and e-courses specializing in using computer technology at a practical level. She has had a 30-year career in health care as a Manager; Education Coordinator and Certified Rights Advisor for Psychiatry; Mental Health Executive Assistant & Statistical Analyst. As a Project Management Leader, she is certified as Green Level Blackbelt having graduated in 2007. She is also a Canadian Centre for Leadership and Human Values graduate (2008) and Banff Management Course graduate (2004). Jason Gale, M.A. received an B.A in Catechetics and Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2007 and a M.A. in Theology from Franciscan in 2012. He has had several articles published in The Sower Review and is currently working toward an Ecclesiastical License in Catechetics from the Maryvale Institute in Birmingham, UK. He resides with his wife and three children in Tyler, Texas where works as a Catechetical Leader at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Noelle Hiester, M.A. graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville with a BA in Humanities and Catholic Culture in 1995 and an MBA in 1997. In 2009, she earned a M.A. in Theological Studies from Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College. Noelle is a certified catechist for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (for ages 3-6 and 6-9) Noelle has been Assistant Director of Religious Education at St. Bernadette Parish in Springfield, VA since 2007. Christopher Hitzelberger, M.Ed. an occasional guest speaker at George Mason University and Marymount University for their respective campus ministry programs, Chris is a full time Youth Minister. He has a certificate in Youth Ministry Studies from The Center for Ministry Development, a Master Catechist Certificate from the Diocese of Arlington and a Master of Religious Education degree. John Janaro, S.T.L. John Janaro was educated at the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies. He is an Associate Professor Emeritus of Theology at Christendom College, since 1994. From 1990-1993, John worked at The Thomist (academic journal), first as Editorial Assistant, then as Assistant Editor. From 1994-1999, he was the Director of Christendom Press. Since 2008, he has focused on his research and writing. He is a Catholic theologian, and a writer, researcher, and lecturer on issues in religion and culture, and the role of faith in daily life. Romano Kidd, M.A., received his B.S. in Aviation Management from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, and his M.A. in Pastoral Theology from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. He is a certified catechist for the Archdiocese for the Military Services and has taught religious education for more than 10 years. He has also performed as the Catholic youth ministry coordinator for Marine Corps Bases-Japan for three years. Phi Le, D.Min., was awarded a degree of Doctor of Ministry from The Catholic University of America in 2013 after completing all his course works and a dissertation on domestic church and lectio divina. Dr. Le graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 2003 with his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. After his undergraduate studies, he went to Loyola New Orleans for his graduate studies. He completed a Master of Arts degree in Religious Studies in 2006 and also earned a Master’s degree in Pastoral Studies in 2013 from Loyola New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana. Colette Lienhard, M.A.earned an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from the University of Western Ontario in 1997, and a Masters in Theology (Catechetics) from the Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College in 1999. Through the same institution, she also received the Advanced Apostolic Catechetical Diploma awarded by the Holy See, the highest recognized diploma in the field of Catechetics. Colette is the author of the revised edition of the Faith and Life series, published by Ignatius Press and founding director of the Catholic Education Center, LLC. William Luckey, Ph.D. earned his B.A. from St. John’s University in Political Science, with a minor in philosophy. He earned an M.B.A. from Shenandoah University, an M.A., Economics from George Mason University, an M.A. and Ph.D. from Fordham University in Political Philosophy and American Government, A Dogmatic Theology Certificate and an M.A. in Systematic Theology from Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College. Amy MacKinnon, M.A., S.T.B. earned her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Boston in 2003. In 2010, she earned her M.A. in Theology from the Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College. In 2013, she earned her S.T.B. and in 2015 she will receive her S.T.L., both in Thomism, from the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C. William Mahoney, Patricia Maskell, B.S.N., M.A. Following her graduation from EPS (Education for Parish Services), Pat began her work at Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College where she completed her MA with a concentration in Moral Theology. With her nursing background, Patricia specializes in Medical moral ethics. Richard Meloche, Ph.D. is a native of Canada and earned his initial degrees in philosophy and theology from the University of Western Ontario. He enjoyed a 5-year doctoral fellowship at Ave Maria University during which time he wrote and successfully defended his dissertation on St. Thomas Aquinas’ appropriation of Aristotle in regards to human beatitude. He holds a mandatum from Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and teaches theology, philosophy, and the ‘great books’ at St. Gregory’s University. He resides with his beautiful wife and their four children in rural Oklahoma.' Patrick Mooney, M.A. (Cand) attended the United States Naval Academy, majoring in History, and graduated in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He is currently studying for his Masters in Theology. Tobias Nathe, S.T.D., recently obtained a Doctorate of Sacred Theology with an emphasis in Moral Theology/Ethics from The Catholic University of America (CUA), writing on "The Form Love Takes in the World: Hans Urs von Balthasar's Contribution to Ethics." In 2006, he received the Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family, writing on "St. Ephrem's Liturgical Vision of Paradise and the Trees in Its Midst: On the Cultic Ordering and Appropriation of Goods." In 2002, he obtained both an M.A. in Theology and a B.A. in Philosophy from Franciscan University of Steubenville, eight years after receiving his first B.A. in Recreation and Leisure Studies from Washington State University with an emphasis in Sport Management and a Minor in Public Relations. Delores Nelson, M.A. earned an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from National University in San Diego, California in 1984 and a Masters in Computer Information Systems in 1990 from Strayer University. In recent years she earned a Masters in Theology from the Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College in 2003. Charles Nemeth, Ph.D. earned his B.A. from the University of Delaware, M.S. from Niagara University, M.A. from Duquesne University, J.D. from University of Baltimore, another M.A, and Ph.D. from Duquesne University, and his LL.M. from George Washington University. Charles P. Nemeth, Chair and Professor at John Jay College- the City University of New York, has spent the vast majority of his professional life in the study and practice of law and justice, the analysis and critique of moral and ethical issues in a legal construct, as well as a recognized expert on the jurisprudence of St. Thomas and St. Augustine and its applicability to contemporary settings. Terrence Nollen, Ph.D. received a B.A. in Sociology and a minor in Secondary Education. Next, he studied European and American History at the University of Iowa. He was awarded a M.A. in these fields from the University of Iowa. After a short stint teaching high school, he entered the University of Illinois-Urbana and completed a M.S. in Library Science. Dr. Nollen completed a M.S. in Education from Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas. Soon after being tenured, he was hired at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as the Education Librarian for the university. Shortly after beginning at the University of Nebraska, Professor Nollen began a Ph.D. in the fields of Curriculum and Instruction at Teachers College. He completed the degree after five years of study. In 1998, he was hired as the Library Director and Professor of History at St. Gregory the Great Seminary in Seward, Nebraska. In 2000, Dr. Nollen was hired as the Professor of Church History at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Seward, Nebraska. John Pepino, Ph.D. came to the USA where he studied for a BA and MA in Greek and Latin classics, and ultimately obtained a PhD in the Fathers of the Church from the Department of Greek and Latin at the Catholic University of America. His love for the language and its history have led him to attend courses by Vatican Latinist Fr. Reginald Foster and to teach summer Latin courses in Rome two summers in a row. Ana Lisa Pinon, M.A.She earned her BA and MA from Franciscan University of Stuebenville and serves in Parish Ministry. Nathanael Schmiedicke, Ph.D. earned his BA with honors from Thomas Aquinas College (CA). He completed his MA (2004) and PhD (2007) in Biblical Theology at Marquette University in Milwaukee. Since then he has taught Theology, Scripture, Ethics, Patristics, Classics, Catechetics, and languages (Hebrew, Latin) at several institutions of higher learning Fr. Clinton Sensat, S.T.L.graduated summa cum laude from St. Joseph's Seminary College in St. Benedict, Louisiana with a Bachelor of Arts degree, double-majoring in philosophy and the liberal arts. He spent his pastoral year of 2004-2005 teaching moral theology at Vermilion Catholic High School. In 2009 he graduated summa cum laude with a Master of Divinity degree as well as a Master of Arts in Theology degree from Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland. On June 6th, 2009, he was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Lafayette (Louisiana). In May of 2013, he will graduate from the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies with a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.), concentrating in Systematic Theology. Daniel Van Slyke, S.T.L., Ph.D. holds an M.A. in theology from the University of Dallas, an S.T.L. in theology from the University of St Mary of the Lake, and a Ph.D. in historical theology from Saint Louis University. Doctor Van Slyke also has earned a Certification in Research Design and Certification in Instructional Design and Teaching Online Courses, both through the Catholic Distance Learning Network of the National Catholic Educational Association. Dr. Van Slyke has extensive experience teaching Church history, sacraments, sacred liturgy, and systematic theology to seminarians, permanent diaconate candidates, and adult students both in the classroom and online. David Wallace, M.A., received his B.A. in theology from Christendom College, having written a thesis on metaphysical questions relating to the Eucharistic sacrifice. Following undergraduate studies, David pursued seminary formation with the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest at its candidate formation house in Germany and at its seminary and mother house outside Florence, Italy. In 2010 he was awarded his M.A. summa cum laude with distinction in theological studies with a concentration in systematic theology from the Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College. Fr. Jamie Workman, M. Div, M.A., J.C.L.earned an A.S. in Business Management from Northern Virginia Community College in 1997, and a B.S. in Business Management from George Mason University in 2000. He studied for the priesthood at Mount St. Mary's Seminary for the Diocese of Arlington, where he earned his Masters of Divinity as well as the M.A. in Theology. Fr. Workman earned his J.C.L (Canon Law degree) from the Catholic University of America in 2013. Kenneth Whitehead, Ph.D. (hon.) was educated at the University of Utah and the University of Paris, Mr. Whitehead holds an honorary doctorate in Christian letters from the Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio. Ken is an accomplished author and scholar. Margaret Whitehead, M.R.S.was educated at Wayne State University, and did graduate work at the University of Detroit. She has a Master's Degree in Religious Studies from the Archdiocesan Catechetical Institute in Yonkers, New York. Mark Wunsch, Ph. D (Cand.) received his B.A. from Regis University, and his Ph.L. and Ph.D (candidate) from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome. He is an assistant professor of Philosophy at Christendom College. His teaching specialties include: Metaphysics, History of Philosophy, St. Thomas Aquinas, Philosophical Anthropology and Ethics. 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