1. Karen Morris headshot (updated 2022)

    Karen Morris

    Program Director, Notre Dame PACT; Associate Professor of the Practice

  2. Nikki Chase headshot (updated 2023)

    Nikki Chase

    Assistant Program Director, Notre Dame PACT

  3. Terrence Fitzgibbon headshot (updated 2025)

    Terence Fitzgibbon

    Math Content Specialist, Notre Dame PACT

  4. Amy O'Brien headshot (updated 2025)

    Amy O'Brien

    English Content Specialist, Notre Dame PACT

  5. Erica Conley-Shannon headshot (updated 2025)

    Erica Conley Shannon

    Science Content Specialist, Notre Dame PACT

Content Support Specialists

Support Specialists are current classroom teachers who have previously participated in a program cohort. Their firsthand experience makes them valuable resources for both ND PACT staff and fellow teachers as they share insights, answer questions, and support participants throughout the program.

Position Name School Cohort Email
Biology Support Specialist Kim Stafford Perry Meridian High School Cohort 1 kstaffo2@nd.edu
Chemistry Support Specialist Kevin Morse Westfield High School Cohort 2 kmorse2@nd.edu
Computer Science Support Specialist Ria Pereira St. Agnes Academy (TX) APECS B rpereir3@nd.edu
English Support Specialist Kara Bailey Silver Creek High School Cohort 12 kbaile23@nd.edu
Environmental Science Support Specialist Nancy Simoni South Bend Riley High School Cohort 10 nsimoni@nd.edu
Statistics Support Specialist Amanda Leahy Avon High School Cohort 5 aleahy2@nd.edu

Affiliate Steering Committee

The Affiliate Steering Committee consists of Designated Administrators (DAs) from schools that have participated in previous program cohorts. In collaboration with the Program Director, these experienced leaders help guide program planning, provide feedback, and support continuous improvement.

Cohort Name School
Cohort 1 Danielle Vohland Pike High School