Get to Know Our Faculty & Staff

  • Nina Walters

    Principal | Mrs. Walters received her BSN from Franciscan University, and has been a RN for over 22 years. Before becoming principal at Holy Cross, she spent the last 10 years as our school nurse. Mrs. Walters is excited to serve the Holy Cross community as principal and is a proud alumna of Holy Cross School, Class of 1987! Mrs. Walters is enjoying pursuing a Master’s Certificate in Catholic School Leadership (CSL) from Creighton University. She has 5 children and lives in Manlius with her husband Bob.

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    Jillian Stach

    Administrative Assistant | Mrs. Stach is a lifelong resident of Syracuse, growing up in the Cicero-North Syracuse area. She is a graduate of SUNY-ESF with a B.S. in Biotechnology. She worked for a number of years for Laboratory Alliance of CNY and St. Joseph’s Pathology before moving to part-time work to be more available for her kids and family. In 2022, Mrs. Stach became Administrative Assistant for Holy Cross School and is thrilled to be a part of the staff. Her daughter is a graduate of Holy Cross School and her son currently attends.

  • Courtney Moltion, BSN, RN

    School Nurse | Mrs. Moltion has been a nurse for nearly 20 years. She received her degree from St. Joseph’s College of Nursing and her BSN from Le Moyne College. She has spent the last several years subbing at Holy Cross and was the kindergarten aide. She looks forward to being the nurse full time this year. She enjoys reading, gardening, running, and spending time with her husband and three boys.

  • Patty Klawonn

    PK3 Teacher

  • Daisy Anderson

    PK4 Teacher | Ms. Daisy graduated from SUNY Geneseo with her B.S. in Early Childhood and Childhood Education and from SUNY Cortland with her M.S. in Literacy Education (B-12). She previously taught pre-K in Baldwinsville before joining Holy Cross School in 2022. Her goal for PK4 students is to learn that school is an inviting, fun, and motivating place to be. Ms. Daisy enjoys reading, baking, drinking coffee, and hiking with her dog.

  • Pam Moquin

    Kindergarten Teacher | Mrs. Moquin received her B.A. in Elementary Education with a concentration in reading from Hiram College (Ohio) and a M.S. in Elementary Education and Reading from SUNY Cortland. She’s been teaching for over 35 years (joining the Crusader Family following a long career in the Liverpool School District where she spent the last 21 years teaching kindergarten). Mrs. Moquin enjoys walking in nature, reading, swimming, and visiting family.

  • Amanda Murphy

    First Grade Teacher

  • Joanna Huegel

    Second Grade Teacher | Mrs. Huegel is in her twenty-second year of teaching. She graduated from Winona State University with a degree in Elementary Education and a Special Education (K-12) degree. She has a Master’s of Education degree with a focus in Teaching and Learning from St. Mary’s University. Her additional training and coursework has focused on reading, math intervention, positive behavior supports, autism, and mild to moderate disabilities. She has taught at the elementary, junior high, and high school levels.

  • Lisa Vignogna

    Third Grade Teacher | Mrs. Vignogna received her BS in Education and History from Alfred University. She recently completed her Master of Divinity from Saint Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry, as well as a Certificate in Catechetical Leadership. She began her teaching career in Rochester teaching Middle School Social Studies and Grade 5. Mrs. Vignogna’s love of God and background in teaching led her to work as a Catechetical Leader and Youth Minister for many years. She is excited to return to the classroom and to be a part of the Holy Cross community.

  • Kathy Laurenzo

    Fourth Grade Teacher | Ms. Laurenzo has been at Holy Cross for over 20 years. She is a graduate of Maria Regina College and Oswego State University. Her goals for the 4th grade have been focusing on organizational skills as well as independence and responsibility in the classroom. She enjoys cooking, dancing and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

  • Michael Musolino

    Fifth Grade Teacher | Mr. Musolino received his B.S. in History and his M.S. in Elementary and Special Education from Lemoyne College. He’s in his third year at Holy Cross and is excited to be part of the supportive, caring family of teachers. Mr. Musolino has worked with children of many different backgrounds and is fluent in American Sign Language, which he brings into the classroom.

  • Monica Kolinski

    Sixth Grade Teacher | Ms. Kolinski received her B.S. in Biology (minor in French) from University of the Albany and her M.S. in Education from LeMoyne College. Ms. K has been teaching grades 4-7 for 43 years (and at Holy Cross for the last 25 years.) Ms. Kolinkski and her husband reside in Manlius and have three grown children (two are alumni of Holy Cross.) Ms. Kolinski enjoys cultural exchanges and speaking French and Portuguese.

  • Alexandra Rieth

    Resource Teacher | Ms. Rieth is excited to join the Holy Cross Family this year as the Resource Teacher. She graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. in Elementary Education and a M.S. in Curriculum & Instruction in Reading Education. For the last six years, Ms. Rieth taught Kindergarten, second grade, and fourth grade. As an educator, she secures a safe, spiritual, and engaging classroom environment for young learners. Ms. Rieth is eager to instruct the students in their academics while sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith at Holy Cross School.

  • Kim Henty

    AIS Reading Specialist | Prior to joining Holy Cross as our Academic Intervention Specialist (AIS) in Reading, Mrs. Henty taught 35+ years in the Liverpool Central School District as both a classroom and special education teacher in a variety of grade levels 1st though 6th. She is dually certified in both Special Education (K-12) and Elementary Education (K-6), as well as holds a Master’s degree as a Reading Specialist. While teaching is her truest passion, Mrs. Henty enjoys gardening, traveling, and finding new ways to be creative. She and her husband, Andy, live in Baldwinsville and enjoy spending lots of time with their growing family, including 4 grandchildren!

  • Nicole Augunas

    AIS Math Specialist & Spanish

  • Andrea Zurbruegg-Bennett

    Kindergarten Aide |

  • Amy Klobus

    PK4 Aide |

  • Allison Chase

    PK3 Aide |

  • Judy DeLorenzo

    Library Media Specialist |

  • Caroline Garner

    Library Aide |

  • Amanda Dunlap

    Music Teacher |

  • Michaeline Gleasman

    Art Teacher |

  • Clayton Santiago

    Gym Teacher |

  • Dan Littlepage

    Technology | Mr. Littlepage received his B.S. in Information Management and Technology from Syracuse University (iSchool, ‘12) and has been working for Holy Cross Church & School for the better part of the last 10 years. Mr. Littlepage loves sharing his knowledge of technology and science with the students and building community through digital media via our website and online communications. His lives in Syracuse with his wife (also an educator) and their son and black lab, Ginny.

  • Gina Dixe

    Counselor