Faculty & Staff Bios
Counseling
Mr. James Walker
Our Assistant Principal of Student Services, Mr. James Walker, has been at O’Dea since 1991. Mr. Walker’s duties include teaching freshman Math activities and counseling. Mr. Walker earned his BA in Political Sciences/History at the University of Washington, and MA in Collegiate Administration from the University of Hawaii. He has an Ed.S. Educational Administration, Principal’s and Program Administrator’s Certification from Seattle University. He enjoys spending time with his five children and when possible, a quiet dinner with his wife Mimi.
Dr. Jeanne Eulberg
Dr. Jeanne Eulberg is the Director of College Counseling and the Guidance Counselor for the juniors and seniors. She joined the O’Dea staff in 1999. She has her BA from the University of Nebraska in Psychology and Sociology. She has a post-graduate certification in College Counseling from UCLA. Prior to her current position at O'Dea, Dr. Eulberg was a practicing pediatrician and received her MD from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Dr. Eulberg is married and has four children, one of whom graduated from O'Dea in 2000. The Eulberg's spend most of their free time with their family.
Mr. Mike Crotty
Mr. Mike Crotty joined the O’Dea faculty in 1993. He counsels for sophomore students and teaches Accounting to upperclassmen. Mr. Crotty is also an assistant varsity football coach. A graduate of Glacier High School in Burien, Mr. Crotty has a BA in Business Management from the University of Notre Dame and a Masters in Counseling from City University. When he isn’t teaching or coaching, Mr. Crotty enjoys playing golf.
Br. John Dornbos
At the opening mass for O’Dea High School, this year 2011, Fr. Michael Ryan the pastor said, “Jesus Christ is at the center of O’Dea High School.” This presence is what all of us at O’Dea believe, and it is what guides our programs and participation. And yet we know that O’Dea serves Catholics and non-Catholics. We assume that our students can accept this belief, or at least understand it and feel comfortable with it if from another faith.
Pastoral Counseling deals with these faith issues and how they play out in the lives of the students and families. The goal of such counseling is for students to feel at ease in this setting.
Brother John Dornbos has been a Christian Brother for 56 years and has long experience and training in these areas. He is ready to help any who need such counseling and can be reached directly or through the faculty or counseling areas.
Ms. Donna Popich
Ms. Donna Popich is a member of our Math Department. She teaches freshmen Algebra, is the Education Support Plan Specialist, and moderates the Link Leaders Mentoring Program. Ms. Popich has a BA in Education and Psychology from the University of Oregon and a M.Ed. in Administration from Grand Canyon University. She taught secondary special education for twenty years in the Issaquah School District and was the math specialist for eight years at Holy Rosary, Seattle. Ms. Popich has a daughter in high school and a son, who is an O'Dea graduate, in college. In her spare time Ms. Popich enjoys running, attending her kids' sporting events, and walking the dogs.
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