Education:

• BS, Biology and Philosophy, University of Scranton
• MS, Biology, Northeastern University
• MA, Christian Spirituality, Creighton University

Experience: St. John Paul II Preparatory School, 2015 – present

When Mrs. Hogan graduated from college (in a prior millenium) with degrees in Biology and Philosophy, she never dreamed she would get to teach both her favorite subjects. At JPII’s St. Charles campus she teaches Biology, middle school science, and a capstone Philosophy course, as well as serving as the Dean of the High School.

Mrs. Hogan worked in environmental consulting as a wetlands biologist. A highlight of that career was identifying baseline nutrient levels in the waters off Cape Cod, in advance of a new wastewater treatment system for the City of Boston. (This involved many, many days out on the high seas.)

Mrs. Hogan was later promoted to full-time homeschooling mother. A highlight of that career came one evening, when her 9-year-old son met her at the front door. “This book is terrible!” he exclaimed, as he handed her an abridged version of Beowulf. “It doesn’t even mention Grendel’s mother!” (Aah, a boy emotionally invested in protecting the integrity of great literature!) In addition to teaching her own children, Mrs. Hogan has taught, in classroom settings, students from kindergarten through graduate school (with the exceptions of 3rd and 7th grades). Mrs. Hogan and her husband have six children, three of whom have succeeded in the transition to adulthood. A highlight of parenting was watching their oldest son profess final vows as a Benedictine monk. 

Mrs. Hogan cherishes the opportunity to walk with JPII students from middle school to graduation. It is a privilege to accompany students as they develop their intellectual capacities, take ownership of their Catholic faith, and grow into leaders of character and virtue. 

Education:

• B.A. in English Education summa cum laude, minor in Communication  from Maryville University

Experience:

While at Maryville, Ms. Catalano completed several secondary education practicums at various public schools where she worked primarily with at risk students.  She also worked as a university teacher’s assistant and tutor in the university’s writing center working with ESL students.  Ms. Catalano began teaching at Saint John Paul II Preparatory School in the fall of 2014 and has loved every minute of it!

As a cradle Catholic, Ms. Catalano appreciates St. John Paul II Preparatory School’s strong Catholic identity and emphasis on virtue and character building.  As a former homeschooler and graduate of Kolbe Academy, she enjoys teaching in a collegiate model school which encourages organizational and motivational skills in its students as well as close parental involvement. 

Education:

• Coursework in Psychology from University of South Florida
• A.A. from Hillsborough Community College
• PK & K Teacher Certification, North American Montessori Center

Mrs. Tetzlaff has been privileged to be a part of JPII from the very beginning as one of the founding families. Over the last 9 years she has been involved as a board member, teacher and Dean. She has been married to her husband Marcus for 30 years and has a daughter Hailie, who is a 2013 JPII graduate.

Mrs. Tetzlaff worked in Atlanta in the public school system with autistic preschoolers and a private Catholic school as a kindergarten assistant and co-teacher. She worked at Gateway Academy as a temporary 2nd grade teacher, as a substitute teacher for grades PK through 6th grade, co-teacher for Pre-K and an assistant to first grade. After receiving her certification as a Preschool/Kindergarten teacher from North American Montessori Center, she began to implement a Montessori program for Pre-K until the school’s closing.

Mrs. Tetzlaff has a deep desire to share Christ with the children she teaches, support parents in their God given role as primary educators of their children and help form young people who know and love our Lord.