Staff

Meet Our Faculty and Staff

Holly Maher

Principal

My name is Mrs. Maher and I grew up in Columbia. I was a student at Holy Trinity School and received my first sacraments here. I attended Alvernia College and earned my Master’s in Educational Leadership from Immaculata University. I have taught in both public and Catholic schools. Catholic education holds a special place in my heart. It is a privilege to serve as principal of Our Lady of the Angels and to pass on our rich Catholic faith to the students of OLA.

Megan Groff

Business Manager

Hi! My name is Megan Groff. I work in the office at OLA. I live in Columbia with my husband Jim, and our children Jude and Georgia. I love to hang out at school events- my favorite is “Skate Night” at the Castle Roller Rink! I enjoy traveling and cooking. When you see me in the hall, let me know your favorite place to travel!

Sister Anna

Religion

Sr. Anna has been in Columbia for over 40 years. She has been a member of the Holy Trinity/OLA community as a classroom teacher, Director of Religious Education and Religion teacher. Sr. Anna is loved by many and can be seen in every area of our school helping our students. She spends time every day helping the students at lunch and sharing her love of Jesus with all.

Diane Cook

Music and Spanish

I am very excited to begin my ninth year here at Our Lady of the Angels as the Music and Spanish teacher! I earned my bachelor’s degree in Music Education with a vocal emphasis from Wilkes University. While I started here nine years ago as a part-time Music Teacher, my role has grown to include Spanish. In addition to the classes I teach, I direct our school’s choir, Seraphim. My strong Catholic faith and love for Jesus continue to be the driving force behind all the classes I teach ever striving to develop the “whole child” spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, and physically.

Paul Wilson

Gym

My name is Paul Wilson and I am the gym teacher at Our Lady of the Angels. I like to teach gym because I enjoy activities related to sports and fitness and want to pass this on to the students at OLA.

Cecile Carr

Pre-School

Hi! My name is Cecile Carr and I am excited to be the OLA Preschool Teacher! I grew up in Columbia and attended Holy Trinity School as a young student. I then graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School and Immaculata University. I am a PA-certified teacher and love working with our youngest children!

My husband Pat and I now reside in Ephrata, PA, although my parents and most of my siblings still reside in Columbia. Our son, Daniel, is now a grown-up accountant.

In my spare time, I love to ride my bicycle on the Susquehanna River trail with my Dad and other family members. I also enjoy gardening, traveling (anywhere!), hiking, and reading. I also love Harry Potter and PBS. (There are not too many Masterpiece Mysteries that I haven’t seen!)

Erin Good

Kindergarten

My name is Erin Good and this is my third year at OLA. I was born and raised in Lancaster as well as grew up in St. Joseph’s parish. I attended Resurrection Catholic School and graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 2017. I graduated from Immaculata University with a major in Elementary/Special Education as well as a minor in Theology. I enjoy listening to musicals, reading any book I can get my hands on, taking care of my plants, going on adventures, and planning my next trip to Disney. I am so thankful to be a part of the wonderful community of Columbia. I am so excited to learn with, as well as share everything that OLA has to offer with my students this year!

Michelle Detz

First &e Second Grade

I am a lifelong native of Columbia as well as a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Church. I am beginning my 33rd year as a Catholic School Teacher in the town of Columbia. In my spare time, I simply love being with my family. I especially enjoy playing with my two granddaughters Sophia and Chloe. I am blessed to serve the Lord by sharing my faith and my love of learning with amazing children and their families every day.

Kathy Barninger

Third Grade

Kathy, our third-grade teacher, has been teaching Catholic education her entire 34-year career. Through these years she has taught kindergarten, third, fourth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. She thoroughly loves to teach! When not doing schoolwork, Kathy enjoys spending time with her two sons, her daughter-in-law, and especially her three-year-old grandson, Owen! He’s the light of her life! Tucker, her yellow lab, is also very special. He’s definitely one of the family!

Marie Williams

Fourth Grade

My name is Marie Williams. I am currently the First grade teacher here at OLA. I am starting my 41st year of teaching in Catholic Education in Columbia. I began my love for education at Holy Trinity School. I am a graduate of Columbia High School and the University of Delaware. I have had experience teaching Grades 1, 2, and 3 at both St. Peter’s School and OLA. First grade has been the most rewarding because I get to experience the joy that reading brings to the children as they learn more and more skills. I also love to share my faith and prayer with the children as it seems to make a lasting impression. When I am not teaching or doing school work. I love to spend time with my husband John, our children, Lauren, Renee, and John, and our rescue pet dog, Neena. Our daughters are both educators and I love getting new teaching ideas from them. Our son John does new home contracting work. Our three children attended OLA as well. I attribute much of their work ethic and motivation to the many wonderful experiences and educators here at OLA.

Sue Wickenheiser

Middle School ILA and STEM

Mrs. Wickenheiser definitely fits the OLA Roots and Wings motto. As a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Parish, she graduated from Holy Trinity, Lancaster Catholic High School, and York College of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Wickenheiser began her teaching career at Holy Trinity, rolled with it into Our Lady of the Angels and then left to teach in a local public school. Throughout her 20-plus years as a teacher, she has taught many grade levels and subject areas including self-contained 1st and 3rd grade, 5th and 6th grade Social Studies and Religion, Kindergarten- 5th-grade Library/Technology/STEM, and most recently, 4th grade. She has spent most of her life in Columbia, raising 4 children, all of whom are graduates of OLA. Two of her children are graduates of Lancaster Catholic and two are currently enrolled there. Mrs. Wickenheiser can be found helping at LCHS at the concession stand and attending various sporting events cheering on her boys. In her free time, Mrs. Wickenheiser enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking or by the water at her family’s cottage on River Island. She is thrilled to be back at OLA sharing her love of learning and God with all the students.

Brynn Fetterman

Middle School Science and Social Studies

Hello! My name is Brynn Fetterman and I teach science and social studies in Middle school. I graduated from OLA in 2012 and Lancaster Catholic High School in 2016. I also graduated from Millersville University with a teaching degree. For a long time, I have known that I wanted to be a teacher, and am so excited to be teaching alongside the people that had a huge impact on my young life. I look forward to meeting you and working with you soon!

Miss Settino

Middle School Math

I am Miss Settino, and I have over 34 years’ experience teaching math at the middle school and high school levels. I retired from Lancaster Catholic High School, where I was the Math Department Chair. This year, I am returning to my roots where I began my teaching career at Holy Trinity School a long time ago! In addition to math and spending time with her students, I love books, art, spending time with her favorite niece and the beach!

Faith Murphy

Middle School Religion

My name is Faith Murphy. I am the 6-8th grade religion teacher as well as the Director of Religious Education at Holy Trinity Church. I graduated from DeSales University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance and Catholic Theology. I just got married last Spring. My husband and I like spending time with our new puppy Teddy.

Corinne Kern

Instrumental Music Teacher

Hi, OLA family! I’m Corinne Kern, Instrumental Music Teacher. I’ve been teaching since 1984. I’ve taught 3rd-8th classroom music, high school band, college jazz band, directed pit orchestra for musicals, was a church choir director for 25 years, and play 17 instruments. My new latest passion is the ukulele, so I’m happy to be adding that to our program at OLA. OLA has been a huge blessing to me and to our family. The quality education that the students receive; the loving, supporting environment; and the wonderful faculty and staff make all the difference!

Kathy Scott

Preschool Classroom Assistant

Hi, My name is Kathy Scott. Most of you may recognize me from my 38 years working in the cafeteria. After Covid, when the cafeteria was closed, I decided to apply for the Pre-K aide job. I could not be happier with that decision…this job was made for me. Seeing the “light bulb” go on when they finally understand something makes me smile! Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my granddaughter! We love to go to the river, take nice walks, take care of our pet ducks, go camping, travel exciting places and make fun, new memories!

Jenny Sanders

Instructional Support Teacher

My name is Jenny Sanders and I have been the instructional support teacher at OLA. This will be my 7th year in this role. I have a bachelor’s degree and teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Psychology. I also have my Autism Endorsement Certificate from Neumann University and have been teaching for over 19 years. I live in Jacobus, PA with my husband and son Dylan, who is a fifth-grader at OLA, and our dog Maverick. OLA is a fantastic school. It’s like my second family!

Chris Fostina

Building Asssistant

My name is Chris Fostina. When I joined the OLA team 6 years ago I never realized I was joining a ”Dream Team”. The staff, the children and environment have made working past retirement age the best working years of my life. I am committed to being an ambassador of catholic education especially OLA at its finest. I am a graduate of Holy Trinity and a life long member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. I volunteer for various church activities most notably the annual fasnacht bake.

Jean Vuono

Classroom Assistant

Hi there! I am Jean Marie (Gainer) Vuono although the kids call me Mrs. Jean. I grew up in Holy Trinity parish and attended Holy Trinity School and Lancaster Catholic. I have a huge extended family in Columbia between the Grabs and Gainers!

I live in Maytown and am a busy member of Mary Mother of the Church Parish in Mount Joy.

For 36 years, I taught art at Newport and then Lower Dauphin School Districts but I am truly happy as an aide to our littlest learners at OLA!

Erica Ware

School Guidance Counselor

Our school guidance counselor is with us part-time to help our students learn the important components of social-emotional learning. Classes meet weekly with Mrs. Ware. Parents are encouraged to reach out with questions or concerns.

Tracy Coleman

Reading/Math IU13 Specialist

Tracy Coleman works for the Intermediate Unit 13 in Lancaster. She is with us each day to help support students in the areas of reading and math. Mrs. Coleman extends the teacher’s in-class instruction by pulling small groups for additional intensive instruction.