Staff Directory
Gallagher Driscoll
BA, Political Science, The College of Saint Rose
A graduate of Bishop Ludden himself, Mr. Gallagher Driscoll now serves as the Dean of Students and Director of Athletics.
Before returning to Ludden, Mr. Driscoll spent time coaching basketball at the University at Albany, Loyola College and Le Moyne College.
A firm believer of his Alma Mater, Mr. Driscoll returned to Bishop Ludden to instill in students the value of a Catholic education.
Mr. Driscoll is trained in school violence prevention and intervention, as well as child abuse recognition and reporting.
He’s a 2007 inductee of the College of Saint Rose Athletic Hall of Fame.
Mr. Driscoll also enjoys watching sports, exercising and reading.
Ms. George comes to Bishop Ludden from the Most Holy Rosary and Bishop Grimes, where she spent the last six years as a 6-8 English and Core Education Teacher. Ms. George has coaching, club organization, and leadership experience in multiple facets of the Diocese. She is a parishioner of Most Holy Rosary Church and is an avid volunteer in the community.
I am thrilled to be part of the Bishop Ludden community. I have spent a lot of my teaching career looking to find a family and faith filled environment and Bishop Ludden is all that I have hoped it would be. I am excited for all of the new ideas and programs that we are planning on putting together for the kids and families to enhance our community.
Ms. George is a native of the Syracuse, NY area and received her B.A. in Communication and Rhetorical Studies from Utica College, and her M.A. in Media and Education from Syracuse University.
Mr. McAuliff comes to Bishop Ludden from St. Margaret’s School in Mattydale, where he served as Principal since 2018. Over Michaels 35 years in education, he has held various roles, such as Assistant Middle School Principal, Assistant High School Principal, and Elementary Principal. He served as Parish Elementary School Principal in the A.P.W School District from 2000 until he retired in 2016.
A native of the Rochester, NY area Michael attended East Rochester High School, and continued on to SUNY Cortland. While there he received his B.S in Physical Education, M.S in Education, and C.A.S in Educational Administration. Additionally Mr. McAuliff serves as the President for the Board of Education in the Marcellus Central School District. Michael resides in Marcellus with his wife Kim, who is the Sr. Director of Advancement at Le Moyne, and two sons, Max a senior at St. Bonaventure, and Jack a sophomore at the University of Hartford.
Rhonda Henderson
Associates in Studio Art from Cazenovia College, Bachelors degree in Art Education from Syracuse University, Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from SUNY Oswego
Head of the art department, Mrs. Rhonda Henderson has been teaching at Bishop Ludden since 1996. She’s also a professional wildlife artist and has won many state-wide ribbons.
Mrs. Henderson is also the advisor for the yearbook, as well as the senior class moderator and chairperson for the Gala.
Mrs. Henderson will tell you that she “grew up” as part of the Ludden family. Since she began teaching, Mrs. Henderson has been married by fellow teacher and Bishop Ludden chaplain, Fr. Dan Muscalino. Fr. Dan has also baptised Mrs. Henderson’s oldest son and is the Godfather of her youngest.
Outside of Bishop Ludden, Mrs. Henderson has recently begun painting religious murals at St. Patrick’s Church in Jordan. The mural of the summer of 2016 was featured in the Catholic Sun.
When she’s not working on her art, Mrs. Henderson enjoys boating and snowmobiling.
Classes
Anne Jamison
BA with honors, Music, Kenyon College; MM, Choral Conducting, University of Wisconsin, Madison; MM, Music Education, Syracuse University
Anne Jamison has been teaching at Bishop Ludden since 2013. Before Ludden, Ms. Jamison taught at Guerin High School in Chicago, Holy Cross Elementary School in DeWitt and in the Fayetteville-Manlius School District.
Ms. Jamison is the music director for the spring musical at Bishop Ludden. An active musician herself, Ms. Jamison also serves on the board of the Syracuse Vocal Ensemble, of which she is a member. With a degree specializing in choral conducting, voice and piano, Ms. Jamison has conducted the Syracuse Children’s Chorus, as well as ensembles at Trinity College of Vermont and Beloit College.
Ms. Jamison enjoys teaching at Bishop Ludden because of the fantastic students, faculty, staff and parents, all of whom create a strong sense of community here. Hobbies of Ms. J.’s include running, hiking, cooking and choral singing.
Ms. Jamison lives in Syracuse, with her husband and two sons.
Classes
Marguerite Kolinski
Bachelor of Arts, Catholic University of America; Master of Education, Boston College
Ms. Marguerite Kolinski has been teaching at Bishop Ludden for 31 years!
She’s currently teaching religious studies to students in grades 7, 8 and 10. But outside the classroom, Ms. Kolinski also likes to golf and write. Ms. Kolinski is also an avid SU sports fan and enjoys photography.
Her favorite thing about the school is the values-centered atmosphere, and she loves working with Bishop Ludden’s loyal, dedicated families.
Suzanne Pietropaolo
Classes
French I
French I A
French II
French III
French IV
French V
Italian I/II/III
Zach Servidone
Bachelor of Science in Education, SUNY Cortland; Masters in Health, Coaching & Physical Education; Minor in Adaptive Physical Education
Aside from teaching Physical Education at Bishop Ludden, Mr. Zach Servidone also teaches the senior elective “Wellness/Life Skills.”
Mr. Servidone is also the assistant varsity baseball coach, the modified soccer coach as well as the boys’ basketball coach.
His favorite thing about Bishop Ludden is the camaraderie of the students, faculty & staff.
Outside of school, Mr. Servidone likes to golf and spend time with his wife and dog.
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Ms. Chelsea Doyle, a native of Baldwinsville, completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Development at Binghamton University and moved to Orlando to participate in the Disney College Program and attend the University of Central Florida for graduate school. Ms. Doyle worked at Walt Disney World for 3 years in multiple roles. She graduated with her Master of Arts in Counselor Education- School Counseling and a Graduate Certificate in Career Counseling from UCF.
Mr. Ryan comes to Bishop Ludden from the Manlius Pebble Hill School, where he spent the last five years there as the schools Director of Athletics. Mr. Ryan has has spent over twenty years in various roles in the world of education. Mr. Ryan brings six years of enrollment management at the independent school and college settings to Bishop Ludden. In addition to admissions experience, Mr. Ryan was a classroom teacher for nine years, and collegiate coach for ten. Mr. Ryan spent several years recruiting high schools from around the North East as a coach and as the Associate Director of Admissions at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Having recruited Central New York and many other prep, and private schools, Mr. Ryan understands the value of a Bishop Ludden education.
I am thrilled to be part of the Bishop Ludden community. As a resident of Central New York for over twenty years, I know the importance of having an option for faith based education. Ludden showcases everyday, character, commitment and community coming together as one, and I am blessed to be part of it.
Mr. Ryan is a native of the Rochester, NY area and received his B.A in History and Education from St. John Fisher College, and his M.A.A from the School of Business at Ohio University. Mr. Ryan lives in Camillus, with his wife Elizabeth and is a father to four awesome children, Mikaila, Zachary, James, and Payton.
Kristin Schoeneck
BA, Psychology, SUNY Buffalo; MS, School Counseling, Syracuse University, NYS Permanently Certified School Counselor
Mrs. Kristin Schoeneck has been a school counselor for 18 years, joining the staff at Bishop Ludden in 2013. She is the director of counseling and is the school counselor for students in grades 10 through 12.
Outside of school, Mrs. Kristin Schoeneck is an avid runner and proudly displays her medals in her office.
Mrs. Schoeneck also likes to travel to different cities and states, especially with three of her cousins who also do half marathons.
Outside of running, Mrs. Schoeneck’s biggest accomplishment are her children. She enjoys spending time with them and her husband.