Our Faculty and Staff
Administration
B.A. (History) Oregon State University
M.S.Ed. (Educational leadership and administration) Old Dominion University
Heather joined the PCHS faculty in 2018, but she is not new to the school. She is the mother of three alumni ('19, '21 and '23). Heather began her career at Peninsula Catholic as a social studies teacher. After returning to school and earning her Master's in Educational Leadership and Administration, she was promoted to Dean of Faculty and in 2022 she was named Principal. Heather is passionate about Catholic education and loves being a part of the PCHS family!
B.A. (Flute Performance) Christopher Newport University
M.Ed. (Curriculum and Instruction) Liberty University
Ashleigh came to Peninsula Catholic in 2022 after teaching in Gloucester County for 17 years. She was born and raised in the Hampton Roads area and is the proud mom of two teenage boys. Ashleigh and her family reside in Seaford, VA. In her spare time, Ashleigh likes to travel and go camping with her family.
PC Clubs /Activities: Peer Mentors
National Strength and Conditioning Association, CSCS 2012
B.A. Christopher Newport University
Christopher is a new member of the PCHS leadership team this year. He is a passionate sports enthusiast and mentor who loves guiding student-athletes. He has coached and trained athletes for over 20 years at different levels. He says, "God has blessed me with this opportunity to bring my experience and talents to the PCHS community, and I'm going to do everything in my power to help every student-athlete, coach, and team reach their full potential."
B.S. (Communications) Old Dominion University
David joined the PCHS leadership team in the early 2023 and brings over 30 years of professional development, marketing, and non-profit executive leadership to the school. David and his wife Jan live in Williamsburg and have three grown children. David is excited to be a part of the PCHS family!
B.S. (Psychology) Virginia Tech University
M.A. (Counseling) Marymount University
Audrey joined the PCHS leadership team this year as the new school counselor! Her first year at PCHS will be her 6th year working as a school counselor. Before coming to PCHS, Audrey worked for Loudoun County Public Schools. She is originally from Northern Virginia and moved to the Hampton Roads area last summer. In her free time, Audrey enjoys taking long walks with her rescue dog Rocky, fishing in Hatteras, NC, and cooking.
PC Clubs /Activities: Council for Student Diversity
B.A. (Government and Public Service) University of Arizona
M.A. (Human Relations) University of Oklahoma
Abella joined the PCHS team in 2018 when her military husband was transferred to Virginia (the 7th state in which she has lived). She is originally from Arizona. In her spare time, Abella enjoys traveling, camping, reading, and spending time with her husband, cats, and rambunctious dogs Kentucky and Tennessee. She is excited and grateful to continue her journey with PCHS and looks forward to creating lasting relationships within the PCHS community.
PC Clubs /Activities: Interact Club and Student Ambassadors
Melissa joined the PCHS staff in 2016, following a career of bookkeeping for more than 12 years in the construction industry and extensive experience in Customer Service. She has a penchant for fishing, coffee, Mexican food, and relaxing at the beach. Melissa resides in Williamsburg with her three demanding pets; Gunnar, Delilah, and Captain.
Staff
B.A. (Spanish) George Mason University
Masters of Theology John Paul II Institute
Maria (aka MT) came to PCHS in 2018. As a member of a religious community within the Catholic Church called Women Youth Apostles, she is dedicated to working with young people to promote the Catholic identity of our school through prayer, organization of liturgies, retreats, and service projects. She is passionate about bringing the PCHS community to a deeper relationship with Christ. Maria has worked with middle and high school students in various capacities since college, has taught Theology and Spanish in the classroom for grades 5-12, and served as a volunteer youth minister and Religious Education teacher. She has raised five amazing children and now loves taking care of her grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys refinishing furniture.
PC Clubs /Activities: Retreat Team and Liturgical Team
Angel came to PCHS in July 2023 as an Administrative Assistant following 4 years as a stay-at-home Mom. Prior to that, Angel ran the office of her family's auto body business where she acquired and developed her office management skills that she leverages here at PCHS.
Angel, who was born and raised on the Peninsula, has two children, a son who is a Sophomore at PCHS and a daughter who is a 5th grader at Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
When she isn't working in the school office or caring for her children, she enjoys fishing, watching hockey, and photography. She has a great eye for composition and design and in her spare time can often be seen around PCHS with her camera or at her workstation editing photos and composing graphics for the school website.
PC Clubs /Activities: Green Club and Theatre Photographer
Certificate (Nursing and Pharmacy) Thomas Nelson Community College
Cathy began work at the "old" PCHS as a secretary in 1984. For the next 20 years, she served as the Campus Ministry Coordinator, office manager, and secretary to the principal, before climbing the ladder to support the school President. Peninsula Catholic High School has been her home for many years, and she is happy to further assist the PCHS community by serving lunches in the cafeteria.
B.A. (Mass Communications & Fine Arts) Hampton University
Wynter is a savvy marketing and advertising professional with over fifteen years of events, public affairs, experiential marketing, and fundraising experience. Throughout her career, she has assumed leadership roles in the long-term strategic development and execution of annual marketing plans for clients within the multicultural consumer segment and provided strategic communications. Before joining the staff at PCHS, she blended her experience in higher education while working at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. She has served in the Office of Admissions and was also a Study Abroad Advisor. Wynter has an amazing attitude towards working smart and loving life! In her spare time, she enjoys attending concerts, collecting vinyl records, cooking, and spending time outside.
B.S. (Business Administration & Career Writing) Roger Williams University /Formerly Roger Williams College
Mike joined the PCHS Development & Marketing staff in the fall of 2023 after a 30+ year professional career which included more than 10 years on Wall Street and almost 20 years as a Big 4 management consultant guiding leading Fortune 100 and 500 clients.
Mike moved to Newport News from New Jersey in November 2021 where he lives with his wife of 37 years, Kathy, and their crazy lovable-year-old rescue puppy, Kona (aka Kona the Destructor). He and his wife (a teacher at PCHS) have two grown children and one delightful grandson. In Michael's spare time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, watching his favorite teams (New York Rangers, Mets and Giants, and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame), participating in fantasy sports (baseball and football), cooking, and photography.
PC Clubs /Activities: Yearbook
Certificate in Catechesis - Boston College STM Online
B.A. (Arts Administration w/ a concentration in Music History) University Kentucky
While Margaret is new to PCHS this year, this is her ninth year working with the Diocese of Richmond. After a brief career in Arts Administration (at the Virginia MOCA and the Department of Theater & Dance at CNU), she was a stay-at-home mom and owned a small handmade jewelry business before becoming the receptionist at Saint Mary Star of the Sea School, and later the Youth Minister for the Peninsula Cluster Parishes (where they still attend Mass). She is a Norfolk native, and currently lives on the Peninsula with her husband and their two sweet girls (both hopeful future Knights) and their adorable (but mischievous) rescue pup, S’more. She loves spending time with her family, reading, doing arts activities, crafting, working at her girls’ ballet studio, traveling, and cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats. She is a huge advocate of Catholic education and is so excited to be a part of the PCHS family!
Interpreter Certification
B.S. (Human Services) Old Dominion University
Lisanette has been working as a translator since 2007. Her true passion lies in bridging the language gap by helping students and parents reach their full potential, as well as organize cultural events to share the beauty of diversity. During her free time, she loves spending time with family and friends.
Faculty
- Robin Brockmiller
- Michael Burnette
- Karen Domzal
- Matt Eviston
- Valerie Enwall
- Angela Haggard
- Kathy Handy
- Michelle Horner Grau
- Kathryn Isaac
- Helena Jeny
- Rebecca Kostovny
- Nancy Lamb
- Katherine LeForge
- Marton Lonart
- Rob Meisner
- Angelia Muha
- David Penrod
- Mike Pilola
- Jacob Rogala
- Peggy Rogala
- Kelly A. Schulte
- Dara Sherman
- Kelly Smith
- James Stanley, Jr.
- Alice Stephenson
- Courtland Wash
- Melanie Weser
- David Williams
VA Community College System - Career Switchers Program for Education/Teaching (2006)
B.S. (Business Administration-Accounting) James Madison University
Robin is a "career switcher" and has now been teaching mathematics for 18 years. She taught at YCSD for 16 years and is in her second year at PCHS. She is passionate about teaching PCHS students.
She is married to her husband, Steve (40 years in 2024!). She has a son, Blake, who is married to Katelyn, and a daughter, Aubrey, married to Cody. Outside of involvement with PCHS, Robin serves the community through her local church. She also enjoys staying active by going to the gym, walking, and playing golf.
B.A. (Animation) Regent University
Michael has been an art teacher for 4 years. He has experience in a variety of both traditional and digital art forms, including drawing, painting, 2D and 3D animation, graphic design, etc. Michael received his degree in animation from Regent University, and has been part of the PCHS family since fall 2022.
PC Clubs /Activities: National Art Honor Society
B.A. (History and Religious Studies) Saint Mary's College
Karen is a long-time member of the PCHS community. She and her husband, Jason, moved to Hampton Roads in 2005 and are a proud retired Navy family. Karen and her husband have five children who all attend either OLMC or PCHS. She is in her eighth year of teaching. Before coming to PCHS, Karen taught at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School.
B.A. (Philosophy and Religious Studies) Old Dominion University
Mr. Eviston earned his bachelor's degree in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Old Dominion University in 2017. He completed his student teaching experience at Peninsula Catholic High School during the fall 2015 semester. Mr. Eviston previously taught Middle School Religion at Saint Agnes Catholic School in Fort Wright, KY, and Saint Joseph Catholic School in Petersburg, VA from 2018-2023. He was also the Youth Minister for Saint Jerome Catholic Church in Newport News, VA from 2017-2018. Mr. Eviston is currently in the United States Navy Reserve and has been in the service for 12 years, including four years of active duty. He currently lives in Williamsburg, VA with his wife and two children.
B.A. (History) Christopher Newport University
B.A. (Philosophy/Concentration in Religious Studies) Christopher Newport University
M.A. (Teaching) Christopher Newport University
M.S. (Film and Television) / concentration in Sound DePaul University
Angela taught at the middle school level in Newport News before joining the PCHS family. Growing up, Angela moved around quite a bit, as her father was a retired Air Force pilot, and is now happy to call Newport News her home. Angela studied abroad in Rome, where she completed her Religious Studies Bachelor's at CNU. While there, Angela experienced Pope Benedict XVI's resignation and the Conclave that elected Pope Francis. This past summer, she attended World Youth Day in Lisbon! Angela is excited about teaching here at Peninsula Catholic High School and is looking forward to a wonderful year.
B.A., (English) Emory & Henry College
M.Ed. (Special Education) Cambridge College
Kathy has been teaching in the special education field for 13 years. This school year will be her seventh year teaching at Peninsula Catholic. Kathy is enjoying her time at PCHS and is looking forward to assisting our students with achieving their dreams. Her career began at Suffolk High School as an assistant to a physically challenged student and evolved into teaching and case managing in special education. Since 2014, Kathy has been a member of the National Association of Special Education Teachers and the Omega Gamma Chi National Honor Society for Special Education Teachers.
PC Clubs /Activities: Class of 2025 Team Leader and Moderator for the Council for Academic Integrity
B.S. (English & Spanish Education) Indiana University of PA
M.A. (Spanish) Millersville University of PA
Native of western Pennsylvania, Michelle lived in the U.S. Virgin Islands for 2 years before moving with her husband to Hampton Roads. She has four children, two stepchildren, and three grandchildren.
Michelle is a veteran teacher of over 30 years! She has taught at middle school, high school, and university levels. Michelle currently teaches both at PCHS and at Christopher Newport University. She is certified to teach Spanish, English, ESL, and TESOL. Her Catholic faith and identity as a child of God are what drives her to do all that she does! Michelle loves to learn and is passionate about all cultures of life.
PC Clubs /Activities: Spanish National Honor Society and Life Runners Club
B.A. (History) Douglass College / Rutgers University
M.A. (Leadership & Administration Seton Hall University
Kathy is a transplant from New Jersey, having moved to Newport News during the summer of 2021. She is currently living in Newport News with her husband and puppy, Kona. She has been a Catholic school educator for 22 years and enjoys spending time with her family.
PC Clubs /Activities: National Honor Society Moderator and Operation Smile Club Moderator
B.A. (Comparative Literature and English) University of Zagreb
M.A. (Classics)Johns Hopkins University
M.A. (Comparative Literature) University of Georgia
Ph.D. (Comparative Literature) University of Illinois
Dr. Jeny was born in Croatia and moved to the States several years ago. She is very interested in Virginia and its history. She likes to read and listen to music. Her favorite author is Jane Austen.
PC Clubs /Activities: Latin Club
B.S. (Mathmatics) University of North Carolina at Charlotte
M.S. (Accounting) Emporia State University
Rebecca is newly a Marine wife. She is originally from Charlotte, NC, and just moved to Virginia this past summer. She is passionate about math and loves being able to share that passion with students. Most of her free time is spent with her 3-year-old rescue dog, Kane. They like to go on walks, going to any place in public that will allow them!
B.A. from University of Texas
M.A. from Virginia Tech
Nancy joined the PC family in 2004 and teaches all levels of Spanish. She moderates the Spanish Honor Society, a service organization known throughout the community for hosting an annual Trunk or Treat, tutoring at a local elementary, and providing a summer language camp for community children. Outside of PC, Nancy spends all her free time with family and her precious granddaughter, a future member of the class of 2033.
PC Clubs /Activities: National Spanish Honor Society
B.S. (Mathematics) University of Virginia
M.A. (Secondary Math Education) Old Dominion University
M.Th. (Theology) St. Mary's Seminary and University
Marton has been teaching math at PCHS for six years. He was motivated to teach by his love of math, youth, and the Catholic faith.
PC Clubs /Activities: Mu Alpha Theta
B.A. (English Education) Minot State University
Angelia is an English language arts (ELA) teacher. She is married to an active duty Air Force service member. Together, they raise their four children, ranging from seven to sixteen years old in the Catholic faith. Angelia knows and appreciates the value of a Catholic education. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Minot State University with a Bachelor's in English Education. Angelia has taught ELA for the last eight years and cares deeply about each of her students. She enjoys watching students grow and develop through their examination of issues in texts, discussion of different views, and written analysis of texts. Angelia is excited to be a part of her students' personal growth and looks forward to seeing their development as confident writers.
B.A., (English) Virginia Tech
M.F.A., (Creative Writing) Hollins College
Mike is a PCHS alum whose fond memories of English class and running on the cross country team lured him back to the school, where he's been happily teaching and coaching now since 2007. Between grad school and coming back home again, he published stories, did cost analysis, and worked as a technical writer for the government. Even though they all torment him in different ways, he loves his wife, his two kids, and Virginia Tech football.
PC Clubs /Activities: Unnamed YouTube Charity Club
B.S. (Rehabilitation and Human Services) Pennsylvania State University
M.A. (Catechetics and Evangelization) Franciscan University
Peggy joined the PCHS Faculty in 2018. She is a resident of Newport News with her husband, PE Teacher Mr. Rogala and her children Nell and Callen. She has 2 pets; Kovu, a dog & Oliver, a cat. She teaches the Catholic Culture (non-9th graders new to PCHS) class along with Theology 11 and 8. She is also the moderator of the SCA. She is passionate about making students' high school experience, both in and outside the classroom, one to remember.
PC Clubs /Activities: SCA Moderator
Associates (Education) College of Allegheny County
B.S. (Education) Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Kelly is originally from Pittsburgh, PA. She is a graduate of Serra Catholic High School and graduated with her degree in Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She has 27 years of teaching experience of all ages of students and subjects and has a background in teaching STEM education and Social Sciences. Kelly also has a background in theatre and dance. In her hometown of Pittsburgh, she appeared in many theatrical performances and was a dance instructor. She loves helping to direct/ choreograph the Fall Theatre and Spring Musical Performances here at PCHS. She has been happily married for 20 years and has two children.
PC Clubs /Activities: Theatre and Musical Performance
B.M. (Music Education) Christopher Newport University
M.A. (Education) Christopher Newport University
Ed.S. (Educational Leadership and Administration) The George Washington University
Dara comes to us from Poquoson City Schools. She has been an educator in the Hampton Roads area since 2011. Before that, she was a member of the Army National Guard. She is a member of the American Choral Directors Association, the National Association for Music Education, and the Virginia Choral Directors Association. She lives in Newport News with her family and is a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church.
PC Clubs /Activities: Fall Play Production, Spring Musical Production, International Thespian Society
B.A. (Philosophy and Religious Studies) Christopher Newport University
M.Ed. (Teaching and Learning) Liberty University
Kelly is a proud alumna of Peninsula Catholic High School. This is her 11th year teaching Theology, with six dedicated years at Peninsula Catholic. She teaches the Senior Theology Capstone course alongside Theology 9. Outside the classroom, she finds joy in singing, spending time at the beach, relaxing in nature, and reading. With her husband, she cherishes time with their young daughter and dog.
PC Clubs /Activities: Mass Music Ministry
Completion of The Armed Forces School of Music
Bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University
Master’s (Music) Norfolk State University
Jim is extremely active as a professional percussionist, drummer instructor, and music educator. He has an extensive musical background. Jim has toured the United States and the world as a percussionist and jazz drummer while a member of the United States Army Band program. He has performed with The RIOS Big Band (Jazz-Berlin, Germany). The Original Super Band (Big Band jazz - formerly under the direction of jazz legend Frank Foster). He has also performed with Clark Terry, David (Fathead) Newman, Judy Collins, Aretha Franklin, Jr. Walker and the All Stars, Gene Chandler, Frank Mantooth, Richie Cole, Ernestine Anderson, Marguerite Stanley, and Leo Porter to name a few. He has been a percussion/drum set clinician for The Alaska Music Educator’s Convention, The Mid-Eastern Music Convention, and at high schools, colleges, and universities throughout the United States.
B.S. (Secondary Education) Chowan University
M.Ed. (Educational Leadership) Regent University
Alice and her husband, Jonathan, have two great children; Rachel (19) and Daniel (13). They live in Virginia Beach with their dog and two cats.
PC Clubs /Activities: Rho Kappa sponsor and Class of 2024 Team Lead
Chowan University Bachelors in Business Administration, Small Business Management Concentration
Chowan University Bachelors in Printing Production and Image Technology
Currently working on a Master's in Pastoral Theology at St. Joseph's College of Maine
Mrs. Weser joined the PCHS faculty in 2006. She holds dual degrees in business administration as well as printing production and image technology and is currently working towards a Master's in Pastoral Theology. She teaches the award-winning Economics and Personal Finance class, AP Micro and Macro Economics, Marketing, Intro to Business, and Economics of Social Justice. She also keeps the school up and running with the latest educational technologies. During lunch, she can be found helping to manage the student-run Bayport Credit Union.
PC Clubs /Activities: Bayport Student-Run Credit Union Moderator, Class of 2025 team, FBLA, Tech & Network Specialist
B.S. (Physics) Virginia Commonwealth University
M.S. (Applied Physics) Virginia Commonwealth University
P.G. (Business Analytics) University of Texas (Austin)
David's father is an alum of PC, class of ’88. Before beginning his teaching career, David was a researcher at VCU in a 4D printing laboratory. After working at the university level for many years, he decided to teach high school to give back to the community.
PC Clubs /Activities: KRC Robotics