International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Massena High School
IB Faculty
Mrs. Normile
jnormile@mcs.k12.ny.us
IB Program Coordinator
Theory of Knowledge
Psychology SL
Business Management HL
Number of Years Teaching: 22
Number of Years Teaching IB: 21
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Education:
BS in Management Information Systems, Clarkson University
MBA, Clarkson University ​
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Mrs. Thomas
cthomas@mcs.k12.ny.us
Group 1
English A: Literature HL Year 2
Number of Years Teaching: 29
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Number of Years Teaching IB: 11
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Education:
BA in English Literature, St. Lawrence University
MA in Secondary English Education, Goddard College​
Mrs. Vierno
avierno@mcs.k12.ny.us
Group 1
English A: Literature HL Year 1
Number of Years Teaching: 21
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Number of Years Teaching IB: 4
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Education:
BA in English Literature, St. Lawrence University
MA in Literacy and Education, SUNY Potsdam​
Mr. DeRushia
dderushia@mcs.k12.ny.us
Group 2
French B SL Years 1 & 2
Number of Years Teaching: 27
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Number of Years Teaching IB: 4
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Education:
Associate's Degree, Arts and Sciences, Onondaga Community College
BA in French/Secondary Education, SUNY Potsdam
MS in Instructional Technology, SUNY Potsdam
Mr. Boyle
jboyle@mcs.k12.ny.us
Group 2
Spanish B SL Years 1 & 2
Number of Years Teaching:
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Number of Years Teaching IB:
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Mr. Paquin
gpaquin@mcs.k12.ny.us
Group 3
History of the Americas HL Year 2
Number of Years Teaching: 32
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Number of Years Teaching IB: 12
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Education:
BS, Teaching, SUNY Plattsburgh
MS, Teaching, SUNY Potsdam​
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Mr. Covell
kcovell@mcs.k12.ny.us
Group 3
History of the Americas HL Year 1
Number of Years Teaching: 21
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Number of Years Teaching IB: 14
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Education:
BA in Social Studies, SUNY Potsdam
MS in History Education, Cortland State
Mrs. David
cdavid@mcs.k12.ny.us
Group 4
Biology HL Years 1 & 2
Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
Number of Years Teaching: 18
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Number of Years Teaching IB: 11
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Education:
BS in Biology and Wildlife Biology, Virginia Tech
MS in Natural Resources, Cornell University
MS in Teaching, SUNY Plattsburgh
Mrs. LaGarry
jlagarry@mcs.k12.ny.us
Group 4
Biology SL
Number of Years Teaching: 19
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Number of Years Teaching IB: 16
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Education:
BS in Biology, SUNY Potsdam
MS in Teaching, SUNY New Paltz
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Mr. Croasdaile
jcroasdaile@mcs.k12.ny.us
Group 4
Physics SL
Number of Years Teaching: 29
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Number of Years Teaching IB: 22
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Education:
BA in Physics/Art, Juniata College
BS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Clarkson University
ME in Material Science, Clarkson University
MS in Teaching Secondary Science, SUNY Potsdam​
Mrs. Violi
rvioli@mcs.k12.ny.us
Group 5
Math Applications & Interpretations SL
Math Analysis & Approaches SL Year 1
Number of Years Teaching: 27
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Number of Years Teaching IB: 16
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Education:
Bachelor's Degrees in Mathematics and English Literature
Master's Degree in Teaching
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Mr. Dabiew
mdabiew@mcs.k12.ny.us
Group5
Math Analysis & Approaches SL Year 2
Number of Years Teaching: 23
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Number of Years Teaching IB: 11
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Education:
BS in Mathematics and Education, SUNY Potsdam
MS in Information and Communication Technology, SUNY Potsdam​
Mrs. Pennington-Lee
apenningtonlee@mcs.k12.ny.us
Group 6
Visual Arts SL/HL
Number of Years Teaching: 4
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Number of Years Teaching IB: 3
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Education:
B.F.A. in Art Photography, Syracuse University
MS in Art Education, Syracuse University