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Administrative Team

Br. Dominic Murray
This is Br. Murray’s 15th year as Principal at O’Dea and his 20th year teaching here. Br. Murray graduated from Br. Rice High School in Chicago, has a BA in Mathematics from Iona College, an MA in Mathematics from the University of Washington, Music Studies from Vanderbilt University and Administration Studies from the University of San Francisco.

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 activitie's 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 five children and when possible, a quiet dinner with his wife Mimi.

Mr. Frank Lazarek
Mr. Frank Lazarek joined the O’Dea faculty in 1996. He serves as the Assistant Principal for Faculty, teaches junior Honors English and senior English Honors and is an assistant varsity football coach. Mr. Lazarek graduated from St. Patrick High School in Vallejo, California and earned a BA in English from the University of California at Davis. He has done graduate work in English at St. Mary’s. He also earned his masters in Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University. Outside of school, Mr. Lazarek enjoys parenting, reading, writing and running.

Mrs. Linda Thornton
Mrs. Linda Thornton joined the O’Dea staff in 1983. She is presently the Administrative Assistant, Director of Admission and Director of Financial Aid. In addition to her regular duties, Mrs. Thornton is also moderator of the Mothers’ Club. Mrs. Thornton had two sons attend O’Dea (Todd and Jason Kerr). In spite of her many duties, Mrs. Thornton finds time to escape to the ocean beaches, read, garden and enjoy her “(7) beautiful grandchildren”.

Mr. Luke Dacy
Mr. Luke Dacy, an O’Dea graduate, began teaching at O’Dea in 1999. Mr. Dacy teaches US History to juniors in addition to his duties as Dean of Students. He is also an assistant varsity football and baseball coach. Mr. Dacy has a BA in History and Secondary Education from Boise State University and taught at Holy Family in West Seattle before coming to O’Dea.

Mrs. Linda Savio
Ms. Linda Savio has been an O’Dea faculty member since 1996. She currently serves as the Assistant Principal for Curriculum as well as teaching Spanish III Honors and senior Religion Honors. She is a graduate of Kennedy High School in Burien, has a BA in Physical Education and Psychology from Gonzaga University and an MA in Bilingual Education from California State University at Sacramento and an MA in Educational Leadership and School Administration from Grand Canyon University. Ms. Savio spent four years working in Bolivia and Venezuela as a Maryknoll Lay Missioner and she leads the O’Dea Esperanza team that spends one week in Tijuana each spring building a house for a Mexican family. She enjoys hiking, golf and traveling.

Counseling Department

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 an assistant varsity football coach and freshman soccer 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.

Mrs. Jeanne Eulberg
Mrs. Jeanne Eulberg is our College Counselor and guidance counselor for seniors. She joined the O’Dea staff in 2000. 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, Mrs. Eulberg was a practicing pediatrician and received her MD from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Mrs. Eulberg is married and has four children, one of whom graduated from O'Dea in 2000. The Eulbergs spend most of their free time attending high school and college activities and sporting events. Mrs. Eulberg is an avid reader also.

Main Office Staff

Mrs. Barbara Verzemnieks
Mrs. Verzemnieks joined the O’Dea staff in 2003 as the Receptionist in the Main Office. She earned her BA in Business Accounting from the University of Washington. Her son, Erik, is a 2002 O’Dea graduate and her daughter, Lisa, is a 2007 graduate from Holy Names. She enjoys spending her free time with her family, as well as reading and gardening.

Mrs. Joanne Varney
Our Business Manager since 2000 is Mrs. Joanne Varney. A native of New York, Mrs. Varney has been in the Northwest for 24 years and resides in Issaquah. Joanne's husband, Greg, is a graduate from O'Dea, class of 1980. Her son, Chris, graduated from O’Dea in 2003 and is now in graduate school at Washington State University studying Physics working on his doctorate. Her daughter, Cynthia, is a sophomore at Seattle University majoring in nursing. Mrs. Varney is involved with King County Search Dogs doing search and rescue with her Golden Retriever, Hylee. On occasion, Mrs. Varney and Hylee do searches for the King County Sheriff's Office Major Crime Unit as well as other government agencies.

Library Staff

Mr. Lawrence Kight
Mr. Lawrence Kight begins his eighth year at O’Dea as English Teacher and Librarian. The '07-'08 school year marks Lawrence's sixth year teaching Language Ars, along with Ms. Rebecca McPharlin, and his fourth year teaching English II (Honors). Lawrence has a BS in English Education from the University of Georgia (1991), and two Masters Degrees in Library and Information Science and American History from the University of Southern Mississippi (1997). He also brings two years of experience as a counselor to runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth in Denver, Colorado, as well as two years of collection development experience from the Millsaps College Library in Jackson, Mississippi. Although learning and teaching are perennial passions, Lawrence is looking forward to spending Christmas vacation in Paris with his girlfriend, Ms. Karen Henning.

Br. Lindeman
O’Dea’s Principal from 1972-1974, Br. Lindeman teaches Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and assists in the Library. He began teaching at O’Dea in 1970 – 1974 and returned in 1992. He graduated from Leo High School in Chicago and has a BA in History from Iona College and an MA in Industrial Arts Education from New York University. Br. Lindeman enjoys stamp collecting in his free time.

Ms. Rebecca McPharlin
Assistant Librarian, Ms. Rebecca McPharlin joined the O’Dea staff in 1995. Ms. McPharlin’s sons, Josh (’99) and Jacob (2001) are O’Dea alumni. Besides her responsibilities in the library, she is the paraeducator of the Language Arts class, as well as the liaison for the BSUE. Ms. McPharlin enjoys reading and playing classical guitar.

POSH & Development Staff

Mrs. Dianne Irwin
Mrs. Dianne Irwin is the mother of four O’Dea graduates and two daughters. She began working at O’Dea in 1991 and has been the Development Director since 1998. Mrs. Irwin is responsible for the annual POSH Auction, the Annual Fund, and Alumni Relations. She received a BA in Business Administration and Masters Degree in Non-Profit Leadership from Seattle University. She enjoys mountain hiking, reading, gardening and spending time with her eight grandchildren.

Mr. David Mazzeo
Mr. David Mazzeo joined the O’Dea staff in 2005 as the O’Dea Alumni Director and Development Assistant. He is an alumnus of the O’Dea class of 1999. Mr. Mazzeo graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in Communications and a focus in Marketing. In addition to his Alumni duties, Mr. Mazzeo is an assistant coach for both the Freshman Football and JV Baseball teams. In his spare time he enjoys music, sports, and watching movies.

Ms. Christie McGoodwin
Ms. Christie McGoodwin joined the O'Dea Development staff in 2006. She is responsible for managing the database and assisting the Development Director with all phases of O'Dea's annual fundraising programs. She was born in Seattle and graduated from Whitman Colege with a B.A. in Spanish. She later earned a Teachers Certificate from the Seattle Pacific University. Ms. McGoodwin enjoys attending church, hiking, kayaking, cycling, sewing, and gardening, and watching movies in Spanish in her spare time.

English Department

Mr. James Walters
Mr. James Walters began teaching at O’Dea in 1999. Mr. Walters is the Chair of the English Department, teaches English to seniors and is head freshman football coach and assistant track coach. Mr. Walters also serves as the school’s athletic trainer and is certified to teach First Aid and CPR. He has a BA in English/Education and a PE Minor from Eastern Washington University. He is beginning his 30th year of teaching in Catholic schools. In addition to O’Dea, Mr. Walters taught for 2 years at Seattle Prep and 19 years at Eastside Catholic.

Mr. Steve Corda
Mr. Steve Corda has joined the O'Dea faculty this year teaching sophomore and junior english. He graduated with a BS in Journalism from the University of Idaho and received his masters from the Old Dominion University. Prior to coming to O'Dea he was a teacher at Bremerton High School where he assisted with their school newspaper, being a reporter & sportswriter. At O'Dea, he will be assisting with football along with track and field. In his spare time, Mr. Corda likes to do reading, writing, Golf, driving muscle cars and V-Tech.

Mr. Alex Lara
Mr. Alex Lara is a new tacher to O'Dea High School this year. He graduated from the University of Washington in 2001, with a BA in American Ethnic Studies. He then attended graduate school at Seattle University, and in 2005 finished the Masters in Teaching program. He has been with the Seattle School District for the past two years, and is eager to be a part of this new community. He teaches American Literature for juniors, and will be a part of the coaching staff for baseball. In his spare time, Mr. Lara enjoys listening to music, watching college sports, specifically his Huskies, writing, learning to cook, and spending time with his wife and family.

Mr. David Olinger
Mr. David Olinger began teaching at O’Dea.in 2002. He graduated from Xavier University with a BA in English and Theology and achieved National Board Certification in 2006. Mr. Olinger spent time in Nepal working with Mother Theresa’s Sisters of Charity. He teaches freshman English and English Honors, as well as head’s the Social Justice Team and the Computer Club.

Mathematics Department

Mr. Barrett Corrigan
The Math Department Chair, Mr. Barrett Corrigan has been teaching at O’Dea since 1981. Mr. Corrigan teaches Algebra/Trig and Pre-Calculus Honors. He also coaches JV soccer. A graduate of Kennedy High School, Mr. Corrigan earned a B.S. in Mathematics from Seattle University and spent one year in Poland as a Fulbright Exchange student teacher. Mr. Corrigan lists his hobbies as chess, cribbage and “my girls”. He and his wife, Maggie, have four daughters.

Ms. Donna Popich
Ms. Donna Popich joined our math department last year. She teaches freshmen Algebra and moderates the Associated Student Body (ASB) and the Link Crew. 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. Her son is a junior at O'Dea and her daughter is in the 8th grade. In her spare time Ms. Popich enjoys running, attending her kids' sporting events, and walking the dogs with the family.

Mr. Paul Rittman
Joining the math department in 2004, Mr. Paul Rittman came to us from St. George School in Seattle, after teaching elementary school for 28 years. He hails from Buffalo, New York, and holds a BS in Aerospace Engineering from Notre Dame, a MS in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve, a Teaching Certificate from Marylhurst College and a M.Ed. in Education Psychology from the University of Washington. His sons Mark (apilot for Horizon Airlines) and Michael (a senior at the University of Portland) both graduated from O’Dea, in 2001 and 2004 respectively. His daughter Anastasia is joining her brother this year as a freshman at the University of Portland. His better half, Judy, having survived 28 years in the same house, is a Physical Therapist at Virginia Mason Hospital.

International Languages Department

Ms. April Bauer
Ms. April Bauer, the International Languages Department Chair, teaches Latin I-IV and is the moderator for the Junior Classical League Club. She graduated from the University of Washington, earning a double major in Classical Studies and Latin. Following her undergraduate career she went to Duke University in North Carolina for Post-Baccalaureate work and then received her Masters Degree in Classics at San Francisco State University. In her free-time she enjoys rock-climbing, cycling and snowboarding.

Mrs. Toyo Nakayama
Mrs. Toyo Nakayama has taught in Washington State for 17 years. She joined the O’Dea faculty in 2003, where she teaches Japanese I, II, III and IV. Before coming to O’Dea, she taught in the Lake Washington School District. Originally from Kochi, Japan, Mrs. Nakayama received her B.A. in English from the Kochi Women’s University in Japan. She spends her free time walking, gardening, cooking and traveling, especially to her native land, Japan. She hopes to take a group of O’Dea students to Japan again this school year during spring break.

Ms. Gabriela Botello
Ms. Gabriela Botello joined the International Languages department at O’Dea in 2004. She teaches second year Spanish classes. She came to us via A.C. Davis High School in Yakima, WA. She grew up in Toppenish, WA, graduating from Toppenish High School. She holds degrees in Elementary Education and Spanish from Central Washington University, along with minors in ESL and Bilingual Education. Ms. Botello also holds a Masters in Educational Administration from Seattle University. In her much cherished leisure time, she enjoys playing basketball, listening to music, dancing and visiting with family and friends. She would like to become an Athletic Director one day

Ms. Larkin Philbin
Ms. Larkin Philbin joined the O'Dea faculty in 2007. She teaches Spanish I and Spanish IV Honors. She is a Holy Names Academy graduate, class of 2000. She holds a BS in Psychology and a BA in Spanish from Santa Clara University as well as an MA in Secondary Education for Spanish from Providence College. Ms. Philbin recently moved back to Seattle from Boston where she taught at Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River, Massachusetts and Prospect Hill Academy Charter School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She enjoys running (she used to coach cross country and track), tennis and travel. She is currently learning to speak Portuguese

Physical Education Department

Mr. Jeff Anderson
Mr. Jeff Anderson has been an O’Dea faculty member since 1987. He teaches Health and English I as well as serving as varsity wrestling coach, freshman football coach and assistant track coach. Mr. Anderson graduated from Lake Washington High School and earned his BA in Education at Washington State University and MA from Western Washington University. In his infrequent leisure time, Mr. Anderson enjoys sailing, bicycling, hiking, raveling and playing the guitar.

Mr. Phil Lumpkin
O’Dea’s head basketball coach, Mr. Phil Lumpkin, teaches physical education classes to freshmen and sophomores. Mr. Lumpkin joined the O’Dea faculty in 1991. He graduated from Nettie Lee Roth High School, Dayton, Ohio and has a BS in Education from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Mr. Lumpkin has led the Fighting Irish to State Basketball Championship titles in 1993, 1997, 2004, 2005 and 2007. Reading, listening to music and playing tennis are Mr. Lumpkin’s favorite leisure activities.

Social Sciences Department

Mr. Mike Doyle
Mr. Doyle joined the O'Dea faculty in 2007, and teaches U.S. History and Government/Economics. He is also the head varsity baseball coach, after being an assistant coach for 6 years. He has also helped coach cross country. Mr. Doyle is a proud graduate of both O'Dea and Gonzaga University, where he earned his Bachelors of Arts degree in History. In his free time, Mr. Doyle enjoys watching Gonzaga basketball games, visiting out of town relatives, as well as fishing and hiking.

Mr. Tim Greenan
Mr. Tim Greenan began his teaching career at O’Dea in 1995. He teaches Contemporary Problems to seniors and is Chair of the Social Studies Department as well as an assistant varsity football coach. A graduate of O’Dea, Mr. Greenan has a BA in History from Gonzaga University. In his free time, Mr. Greenan likes to spend time with his family.

Mr. Matt Ziegenfuss
Mr. Ziegenfuss has been on the O’Dea faculty since 2003. He teaches World History and World History Honors to freshman, is the assistant freshman basketball coach, assistant freshman football coach. Mr. Ziegenfuss earned his BA in Social Sciences Secondary Education from Moravian College. He grew up in Nazareth, PA, where his mother and sister are both teachers. In his free time he likes to stay physically active by participating in various sports. He enjoys relaxing by the pool (on nice days!), watching television, staying in touch with family and friends as often as possible, listening to music and reading.

Mr. Andy Slatt
Mr. Andy Slatt has been on the O’Dea faculty since 1987. He returned to O’Dea in 2005 after serving our country in Iraq for 14 months. Mr. Slatt is a Shorecrest High School graduate with a BA from Central Washington University and an MA in Counseling from Seattle University. He teaches The American Civil War and Psychology toupperclassmen and is the head coach of the O’Dea Cross Country and Track & Field teams. Mr. Slatt is the Associate Director of Admissions and Alumni Assistant. Welcome back Mr. Slatt!

Mr. Monte Kohler
O’Dea’s Athletic Director and head football coach, Mr. Monte Kohler has been leading the Fighting Irish since 1985. Mr. Kohler teaches U.S. History Honors to juniors and is the co-head track coach. Mr. Kohler graduated from Loyola High School in Missoula, Montana and has a BA in History and Social Science from Carroll College, Helena, Montana. In his free time, Mr. Kohler enjoys his wife Jana, son John Edward and daughter Cody Marie and step-daughter and step-son, Ashley and Race.

Science Department

Dr. Lee Reinleitner
The 2006-2007 school year will be Dr. Reinleitner’s 13th year at O’ Dea, teaching Physics and Physics honors, as well as Calculus to seniors. He graduated from Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland, Oregon, has a BS from Harvey Mudd College in California and a MS and Ph.D in Physics from the University of Iowa. Dr. Reinleitner lists computers, swimming, hiking and reading science fiction among his hobbies. He is currently doing part-time research in space physics at the University of Washington.

Br. J.A. Pettit
When he isn’t working in the Brothers’ backyard, building sets for drama productions, or painting beautiful ceramic miniatures, Br. J.A. Pettit teaches Biology to sophomores and senior Religion. This is Br. Pettit’s second assignment and 20th year at O’Dea. He spent six years at St. John’s Indian School on the Gila River Indian Reservation in Arizona between assignments. Br. Pettit earned his BA in History from Iona College, and his M.Edin Biology from Gonzaga University in Spokane. He also is a certified Red Cross First Aid and CPR instructor and has his Alcohol and Drug Certification from Seattle University.

Mr. Richard Ramian
Joining the science department in 2005 is Mr. Richard Ramian, teaches Chemistry and is Yearbook Advisor. Before he embarked on a teaching career, he worked in the semiconductor industry and as an environmental consultant. Mr. Ramian holds a BS in Marketing from San Jose State University, a BS in Environmental Science from Western Washington University, and a MS in Environmental Science from Washington State University. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys climbing, hiking, backpacking and telemark skiing.

Mr. Pat Raney
Mr. Pat Raney joined the O’Dea faculty in 1991, but has been coaching soccer at O’Dea since 1971. He is also is an assistant varsity football coach. Mr. Raney teaches Chemistry, Chemistry Honors and AP Chemistry. He attended Gonzaga Prep in Spokane and graduated from Seattle Prep in Seattle. Mr. Raney has a BS in Chemistry from Seattle University. He is an alumni parent and has the distinction of being the only faculty member with a grandson that graduated from O’Dea! Mr. Raney’s hobbies are genealogy, oil and water color painting and Irish heritage.

Mr. Brendan Evasick
Before becoming a high school Biology teacher, Mr. Evasick led a “wild” life. After graduating from Humbolt State University in Arcata, California with a BS in Wildlife Biology, he worked for the US Forest Service and National Park Service as a wildlife biologist. Even while working with endangered species in remote backcountry sites, the teaching bug managed to track him down. Accepting a position at an outdoor school in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California he first discovered his love for teaching. He has been teaching Biology, Biology Honors and Chemistry at O’Dea since 2002.

Religion Department

Br. John Greenan
Teaching at O’Dea since 1992, Br. John Greenan teaches freshman Fine Arts and sophomore Religion and serves as the Assistant Athletic Director. Br. Greenan is a graduate of Rice High School in New York and earned his BA in French at Iona College. He also has a Masters in Education Administration from the University of Hawaii. In June 2005, Br. Greenan celebrated his 50th Jubilee as a Christian Brother. Outside of school, Br. Greenan enjoys watching sports on TV or in person, reading and playing golf.

Mr. John Paintner
Mr. Paintner joined the O’Dea faculty in 2003, but he has taught high school theology since 1999. He graduated from Christian Brothers High School in Sacramento, CA. Mr. Paintner holds a BA in Liberal Studies from California State University, Sacramento, as well as a Masters of Theological Studies from the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley. Mr. Paintner has also just begun taking graduate level theology classes at Notre Dame over the summer. His wife is an adjunct theology professor at Seattle University, as well as a spiritual director. Her first book is due out in July of 2008 and is currently writing her second book.

Mr. Tom Schutte
A member of the O’Dea faculty since 1992, Mr. Tom Schutte teaches sophomore and senior Religion. He is the Religion Department Chair, serves on the Campus Ministry Team and is also the head swimming coach. Mr. Schutte has an MA in Theology from Boston College and a BA in Theology from St. John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota. Mr. Schutte, father of five year old Sophia and two year old Aidan, is a competitive triathlete and US Masters Swimmer, enjoys traveling to Europe with his wife Jennifer, and loves to cook dinners for friends and family.

Mr. John Anderson
Mr. John Anderson began teaching at O’Dea in 1999. He teaches Geometry Honors and Religion to juniors. A graduate of Queen Anne High School, Mr. Anderson has a BS in Mathematics from Seattle University and a Masters in Theological Studies from the University of Dallas. Mr. Anderson lives in Bremerton where he enjoys various outdoor activities as well as just hanging out with his wife anf children.

Mr. Aires Patulot
Mr. Aires Patulot has joined the O'Dea faculty this year as Campus Ministry Coordinator as well as teaching the Community Service class. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Theology from Seattle University and has spent many years as a lay Catholic missionary in all parts of the world. His previous career stints have included being a youth minister at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Federal Way, as well as producing local Catholic radio programs on Sacred Heart Radio. Though Mr. Patulot is an avid snowboarder and guitar player, all of his free time is now spent preparing to marry his wonderful fiance' next year.

Art

Ms. Coral Nafziger
Ms. Coral Nafziger has joined the O'Dea faculty in 2006. She teaches Art at both O'Dea High School and the Frye Art Museum. Ms Nafziger holds degrees in Art Education and Elementary Education from Central Washinton University. In her free time, she enjoys attending art and music events, biking, reading, making art, crafting and spending time with her family and friends.

Support Staff

Mr. Dan Ruiter
Mr. Dan Ruiter joined the O’Dea staff in 2004 as the Band Director. In addition to his commitment to this after school activity, Mr. Ruiter is also responsible for the liturgical music and is the Jazz Band Moderator. Mr. Ruiter, a native of Lynden, WA, has lived in Seattle since 1999. He has worked around Seattle as a Trombonist, Drummer/ Percussionist, and Computer Technician. Mr. Ruiter earned his BA in Music from Western Washington University in 1998 with emphasis in Jazz Studies and Trombone Performance and has been heard playing in local productions of Broadway hits, Annie, Guys and Dolls, Crazy for You, and Chess, to name a few. Along with directing the band at O’Dea High School, Mr. Ruiter fills the drum seat for the local Christian rock band 3lb Soul, and runs his own small business as a Computer Technician. He is married and he and his wife Reba have a 5 year old son, Gabriel.

Mr. Maury Hoffman
Mr. Maury Hoffman is an alumni parent of three O’Dea graduates. He joined the O’Dea staff as the Network Administrator in 2000, where it is Mr. Hoffman’s job to solve all the computer malfunction mysteries as they occur around the school. Mr. Hoffman also teaches Computer Science (Introduction to Programming) to upperclassman. He graduated from St. Francis High School in La Canada, CA, has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from California State Polytechnic University, and is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. His favorite way to pass the time, when not playing video games, is jewelry making.

Mr. Tom Burns
Mr. Tom Burns has been a member of our Facilities team since 2000. Mr. Burns, who attended Seattle Central Community College, enjoys working in a school, performing required maintenance and keeping the building clean. When he isn’t working, Mr. Burns spends his time reading, walking and hiking in the Cascades.

Mr. Jerry Carper
Mr. Jerry Carper has been O’Dea’s custodian since 1988. His responsibilities include general maintenance and cleaning of the building. Mr. Carper enjoys sports, going to the movies and camping when he is not at work.