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Ursuline welcomes new faculty and staff 

Ursuline welcomes new faculty and staff 

by Shannon Dufresne
 

We are thrilled to introduce the newest members of The Ursuline School faculty and staff for the 2025–26 school year. These accomplished professionals bring a wealth of experience, talent, and passion to their roles, and we are excited to welcome them into our vibrant school community.

Gabrielle Carroscio
Part-time Mathematics Teacher
Gabrielle Carroscio is joining Urusline as a part-time mathematics teacher. Ms. Carroscio holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Iona University and has served various teaching roles in three local public school districts in her career, most recently in Eastchester. While studying at Iona, Ms. Carrsocio was a member of two academic honor societies, Pi Mu Epsilon and Delta Epsilon Sigma. 

Magdalena DiGiorno ‘21
Science Teacher
Magdalena DiGiorno is returning to Ursuline as a proud alumna and a recent graduate of Fordham University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences. Ms. DiGiorno was active in many aspects of campus life at Fordham, including serving as an undergraduate research assistant in Bioorganic Chemistry. She will be teaching Chemistry and Physics this year. 

Teresa Faustino
World Language Teacher
Teresa Faustino joins our World Language department after a distinguished career teaching Italian and Spanish at Fordham Preparatory School. She holds a BA and MS from Fordham University. She is excited to teach Italian this year, where she looks forward to deepening students’ understanding and appreciation of Italian heritage in addition to supporting their language development.   

Kate Flanagan ‘02
Academic & College Counselor
Kate Flanagan, a 2002 Ursuline graduate, is returning to her alma mater as an Academic & College Counselor. After graduating from Syracuse University with a Bachelor’s Degree, Mrs. Flanagan had a successful career in marketing before shifting gears and earning her Master’s in Counseling from Mercy University. Her ties to the school community run deep, as her mother was the Director of Academic & College Counseling at Ursuline for over twenty years. 

Samantha Marrero
Campus Ministry Coordinator/Religious Studies Teacher
Samantha Marrero joins Ursuline in the dual role of Campus Ministry Coordinator and Religious Studies teacher. Ms. Marrero both graduated from and most recently taught Theology at Preston High School in the Bronx. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Religious Studies from St. Thomas Aquinas College and looks forward to beginning her graduate studies in the coming year. 

Laura Rojas Mora, Ph.D
World Language Teacher
Dr. Laura Rojas Mora recently completed her PhD in Spanish and Portuguese Languages and Literature at New York University. Dr. Rojas Mora celebrated the completion of her PhD by spending a month in Japan this summer. She also holds a BA in Literature from Universidad de Buenos Aires and a Master of Fine Arts from NYU. Dr. Rojas Mora will be teaching Spanish at Ursuline. 

Brianne O’Hare
Academic & College Counselor
Brianne O’Hare joins Ursuline as an Academic & College Counselor. Ms. O’Hare understands the spirit of St. Angela Merici deeply, having served the Academy of Mount Saint Ursula in a similar role for many years. Ms. O’Hare holds a BA from Quinnipiac University, a Master’s of Science in Counseling from Mercy University, in addition to an advanced certification in guidance and counseling from the College of New Rochelle. Ms. O’Hare also has long-standing ties to the Ursuline community as her father taught here for over thirty years. 

Kirk Petrie
Advancement Associate
Kirk Petrie recently joined The Ursuline School as Advancement Associate, working with the Advancement team in Angela House. He is a recent graduate of Hamilton College, with a BA in Psychology and Religious Studies. Kirk attended Iona Prep and has deep roots in our community.

Jean Claire Pineda
Science Teacher
Jean Claire Pindea joins Ursuline to teach Earth Science. Ms. Pineda has deep content knowledge, holding a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of the Philippines and a Master’s degree in Sustainability from Montclair State University. She also holds an MBA and recently served as a research fellow with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s Wind Institute, where she focused on the sustainability of offshore wind turbines using life cycle assessment methodologies. 

We look forward to the energy, insight, and inspiration these new faculty and staff members will bring to our school community. Please join us in giving them a warm Ursuline welcome as we begin the 2025-26 academic year together.

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