"This is what we are about. We plant the seeds that one day will grow. We water seeds already planted, knowing that they hold future promise...It is a beginning, a step along the way, an opportunity for God's grace to enter and do the rest."
-- Archbishop Oscar Romero

A dedicated and talented faculty, which devotes time to extra-curricular activities, provides the students with many opportunities to grow. Our faculty makes continuing education a priority in order to provide the one of the best and most well-rounded educational experiences in the Greenville area. Please drop by and say "hello" to us. You are always welcome at Our Lady of the Rosary.

Administration

Fr. Dac T. Tran, OFM Parish Administrator Father Dac is in his fourth year at OLR. Father was ordained in 1989.

John Harrington Principal Mr. Harrington is in his first year at OLR. He holds a BA in History from Canisius College, a M.Ed. in Reading from the University of New York, and a M.A. in School Leadership from Furman University. He holds Highly Qualified certifications in Elementary Education, Social Studies 7-12, Reading Specialist K-12 and Elementary Administration.

Mary Ellen Smith Administrative Assistant Mrs. Smith has 20 years of secretarial experience and is in her 13th year at OLR.

Middle School

Susan Crooks Language Arts/6th Grade Homeroom Mrs. Crooks is in her fourth year at OLR. She holds a BS in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida. She assists with the school choir in addition to her teaching duties.

Jennifer Darst Math/Science/7th Grade Homeroom Mrs. Darst is a second year teacher at OLR. She taught in the Greenville County School District for six years before coming to OLR. Mrs. Darst holds a BS in sociology from Presbyterian College and a Masters in Education from Converse College.

Sally Stryker Social Studies/Religion/8th Grade Homeroom Mrs. Stryker is in her 10th year at OLR. She holds a BA in History from the College of St. Catherine in Minnesota.

Grade 3 - Grade 5

Lisa Nock 3rd Grade Mrs. Nock is in her third year at OLR. She holds a Bachelors of Science from Wright State University, a Masters of Science from the University of Cincinnati and a Masters in Education from Converse College.

Beth Sawicki 4th Grade Mrs. Sawicki is in her sixth year teaching at OLR. She holds a BS in elementary education from Lander University. In 2003, Mrs. Sawicki was selected as a "Golden Apple Award" winner by Greenville television station WYFF News 4.

Eileen Clark 5th Grade Mrs. Clark is in her fourth year at OLR. She holds a Masters in Education from the University of South Carolina.

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

Kathy Moore Kindergarten Mrs. Moore is in her fourth year at OLR. She holds a Masters of Early Childhood Education from the University of North Carolina -- Chapel Hill and a BA in early childhood education.

Dot Pendergrass Kindergarten Aide Mrs. Pendergrass has been on the OLR staff for 26 years, the last 17 as a classroom aide.

Laura Alabau 1st Grade Mrs. Alabau is in her second full year at OLR. She taught second grade on an interim basis for the second half of last school year.

Karen Stankiewicz 1st Grade Aide Mrs. Stankiewicz is in her 12th year as a classroom aide at OLR, and also asssists with the after-school care program and in the school office.

Beverly Farley 2nd Grade/Assistant Principal Mrs. Farley is in her 10th year of teaching at OLR. She holds a Masters in Education from Southern Wesleyan University and a BS in elementary education from St. Francis University in Loretto, Pa. In addition to her teaching and administrative duties, Mrs. Farley also helps coordinate the school's religious education program.

Lisa Blanchard 2nd Grade Assistant Mrs. Blanchard is in her fourth year at OLR and assists Mrs. Farley with the 2nd Grade class. She also assists in the school office.

Related Arts

Rachelle Bianchi Art Mrs. Bianchi is in her fourth year at OLR. She holds a BS in Fine Art from Illinois State University. Mrs. Bianchi also coordinates OLR annual student art show.

Kelly Bricco Computer/School technology Mrs. Bricco is in her second year at OLR. She holds a BS in Elementary Education from Auburn University and previously taught at elementary schools in Alabama and South Carolina.

Bobby Moreau Physical Education Mr. Moreau is in his second year at OLR. He taught Social Studies and physical education and served as assistant principal at a Catholic school in Baton Rouge. In addition to his work at OLR, Mr. Moreau officiates football games for the Southeastern Conference.

Mary Kolta Music Mrs. Kolta is in her first year at OLR. She holds a B.A. in Music Education from Helwan University and a Masters in Music Education: Curriculum & Methodology from Zagazig University.

Silvia Rica Spanish Mrs. Rica holds a B.A. in History & Geography and a Teaching Certificate from the University of Barcelona, Spain.

Robin Calamia Librarian Mrs. Calamia is in her second year at OLR. She holds a BA in Liberal Arts from Southeast Louisiana University.