The People of Kolbe
Faculty & Leadership
Kolbe's teachers are the school. Our faculty averages 13 years of tenure — institutional memory and personal investment that no glossy brochure can replicate.
School Leadership
Led by the mission.
A leader devoted to every student
Principal Camille Figliuzzi leads a faculty of religious and lay educators dedicated to the formation of every student — intellectually, spiritually, and personally.
Leadership Team
- Assistant PrincipalMr. Richard J. Crocco, Jr.Supports the Principal on academic programs, scheduling, NEASC reporting, and day-to-day school operations.
- Dean of StudentsDr. David Hill, Ed.DLeads the discipline process, parent engagement, student government, and student-life programming.
- Spiritual DirectorFather GregoryCares for the school community's spiritual life — Masses, prayer, sacraments, and pastoral support.
Our Faculty
Teachers who know every student by name.
Our faculty averages 13 years of tenure at Kolbe — institutional memory and personal investment that no glossy brochure can replicate. The staff includes both religious and lay members, united in a shared vocation to teach and to form. With a 15:1 student-faculty ratio, our teachers know every student by name.
13 yrs
Average faculty tenure
15:1
Student-faculty ratio
Religious & lay
A community of educators
Faculty & Staff Directory
Meet our 33 educators.
Every adult below is part of the Kolbe Cathedral community — teaching, mentoring, coaching, and shaping the four years our students spend here, grouped by the department or role they lead.
Mr. Rich Crocco
Assistant Principal
Administration
Dr. David Hill
Dean of Students
Administration
Mrs. Maria Prim
Main Office
Administration
Mr. Rick Ryan
Director of Development
Development
Mr. Chase Dunlap
Director of Student Success
Administration
Mr. Jimmy Norman
Director of IT and Technology
Technology
Ms. Chenae Bacchus
School Social Worker
Student Support
Mr. Walt Signora
Counselor, Grades 9–10
Guidance
Ms. Sarah Mastrone
Counselor, Grades 11–12
Guidance
Mrs. Dana Skawinski
Special Education
Student Support
Ms. Antonnea Robinson
Director of Admissions
Admissions
Ms. Brianna Baker
Work Study
Bridge to Success
Ms. Mayamiko Msusa
Work Study
Bridge to Success
Mr. Paul Burke
Athletic Director
Athletics
Mrs. Laura Grover
Teacher
Business / Technology
Mr. Dominic Vartuli
Teacher
English
Ms. Bonnie DeAngelis
Teacher
English
Ms. Alexis Lewis
Teacher
English
Ms. Mariana Moheno
Teacher
World Language
Mr. Chris Moya
Teacher
Mathematics
Mr. Joe Klimaszewski
Teacher (Deacon)
Mathematics
Ms. Zakia Abbe
Teacher
Mathematics
Mr. Henry Rondon
Teacher
Mathematics
Mr. Joe Elbertson
Teacher
Music
Sr. Linh Nguyen
Teacher
Religion
Mr. Liam Keith
Teacher
Religion
Ms. Nirupama Nene
Teacher
Science
Mr. Alex Szabo
Teacher
Science
Mr. James O'Connell
Teacher
Science
Mr. Sean Young
Teacher
Social Studies / History
Ms. Bianca Charles
Teacher
Social Studies / History
Mrs. Alyssa Mysliwiec
Teacher
Social Studies / History
Individual bios are on the way. Looking for someone specific? Reach the main office at (203) 335-2554 and we'll connect you.
Staff & Offices
Who to reach.
The offices that keep Kolbe running — admissions, development, guidance, athletics, and student support. Call the main line at (203) 335-2554 and dial the extension, or email directly.
Camille Figliuzzi
Principal
Ext. 12cfigluizzi@kolbecaths.orgRichard J. Crocco, Jr.
Assistant Principal
Ext. 19rcrocco@kolbecaths.orgDr. David Hill, Ed.D
Dean of Students
Ext. 17dhill@kolbecaths.orgMaria Prim
Main Office
Ext. 10mprim@kolbecaths.orgRick Ryan
Director of Development
Ext. 112rryan@kolbecaths.orgMelissa Calderon
Assistant Director of Development
Ext. 113mcalderon@kolbecaths.orgAntonnea Robinson
Director of Admissions
Ext. 4arobinson@kolbecaths.orgPaul Burke
Athletic Director
Ext. 22pburke@kolbecaths.orgChenae Bacchus
School Social Worker
Nora Lazarus
School Social Worker
Sarah Mastrone
Counselor, Grades 11–12
Ext. 15mastrone@kolbecaths.orgWalter Signora
Counselor, Grades 9–10
Ext. 16wsignora@kolbecaths.orgBrianna Baker
Work Study
Ext. 118bbaker@kolbecaths.orgMaya Msusa
Work Study
Ext. 119mmsusa@kolbecaths.orgJimmy Norman
Director of IT and Technology
Ext. 121jnorman@kolbecaths.orgDana Skawinski
Special Education
Ext. 122dskawinski@kolbecaths.orgChase Dunlap
Director of Student Success
Ext. 120cdunlap@kolbecaths.orgLisa Bono
Director of Finance
Ext. 106lbono@kolbecaths.orgSchool Nurse
Nurse
Father Gregory
Spiritual Director
Governance
Board of Directors.
Kolbe Cathedral is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors — leaders from business, finance, education, and the Diocese of Bridgeport who steward the school's mission and future.
Fr. David Roman
Chair
Kristen Gunn, Ph.D.
Vice Chair
Jim O'Neill
Treasurer, former IBM, CPA
Catherine Ellis
Secretary
Dr. John Alfone
Martin Anderson
Webster Bank
Robert Aufiero
formerly Wilmington Trust Investment Advisors
Michael Brennan
Robert Cioffi
Jennifer Foster
CIO, Chilton Investment Company
Kevin Grimes
retired (Louis Dreyfus Commodities)
Dr. Tamu Lucero
Superintendent, Stamford Public Schools
Terry O'Connor
TJO Consulting
Jonathan O'Herron, Jr.
Gilman Hill Asset Management
Mary Rather
Rather Family Foundation
John C. Sites, Jr.
Wexford Capital
Stacie Stueber
Ex-Officio, Superintendent, Diocese of Bridgeport