Board of Trustees
Courageous, enlightened leadership is essential to the vitality and well-being of Nazareth Academy High School. A culture that fosters leadership and actively involves every member of the community contributes to the success of the institution. The collaborative efforts and intentions of those most invested in Nazareth— from the Board of Trustees, to the alumnae, parents, faculty/staff, and students — are what comprise the energy, goodness, and excellence of the school.
Each member of the Board of Trustees is deeply committed to the school’s mission, values, and traditions. Nazareth is fortunate to have an active board whose trustees dedicate themselves to upholding and strengthening the school’s focus on embracing faith, family and education.
Nazareth Academy High School Board of Trustees
Chairperson
Sr. Brendan O'Brien, CSFN
Archivist, Holy Family University
Board Member - August 2017
Vice Chairperson
Arbella Manacchio-Cherkis, '00
Compliance Manager, GlaxoSmithKline
Board Member - September 2015
Secretary
Sr. Angela Cresswell, CSFN, PhD
School of Arts and Sciences, Holy Family University
Board Member - August 2017
President
Denise LePera
President, Nazareth Academy High School
Ex-officio Board Member - August 2017
Treasurer
Jennifer McCloskey '03
Business Manager, Nazareth Academy High School
Ex-officio
Board Members
Linda Svitak Higginbotham '79, P'07
GlaxoSmithKline
Board Member - August 2017
Charles Ingulli
Controller/FINOP
Penn Mutual Life/Hornor, Townsend & Kent LLC
Sr. Maureen McGarrity, CSFN PhD '64
President, Holy Family University
Board Member - August 2017
James Meredith, M.Ed
Principal, Nazareth Academy High School
Ex-officio September 2018
Frank Porrazza
Vice President, Retired
PNC Bank
Sr. Celine Warnilo, CSFN '63
Planning Committee, Provincial Chapter of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth
Board Member - August 2017
Melissa Wilson, MD, PhD '90
Associate Professor of Oncology
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
Jefferson Health
Community Administration
Sister Kathleen Maciej, CSFN
Provincial Superior, Holy Family Province
Sister M. Loretta Theresa Felici, CSFN
President, CSFN Mission and Ministry
School Leadership Team
Cecilia Biello
Director of Development
Maura Hope
Assistant Principal of Student Life
Patricia Quinn
Assistant Principal of Academic Affairs