Administration, Faculty & Staff
Our educational team is committed to cultivating each student's academic potential and unique gifts.
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Education
- B.A., Education/Special Education, Summa Cum Laude, Salve Regina University
- B.A., English-Writing/Journalism, Summa Cum Laude, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
What I like best about BCHS
I love that everyone becomes family the moment they walk through our doors.
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Education
- B.S./M.S., Science
- M.S., Mathematics
- Certifications: B.S./M.S., Physics
What I like best about BCHS
Students, teachers and culture
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BCHS Positions
- Freshman and Sophomore Class Moderator
Education
- B.S., Biology, Providence College
- Education credits, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
What I like best about BCHS
What I like best about Bishop Connolly High School is the strong sense of community you feel when you enter the building, as well as the willingness of everyone to work together and help each other out. Everyone is so welcoming, from the students to the staff. Bishop Connolly is a great community because it blends these things with the strong academics based in critical thinking skills and commitment to teaching the student as a whole person.
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BCHS Positions
- Moderator – Environmental Club
- Moderator – Food Pantry
Education
- B.S., Biology, Southeastern Massachusetts University
- M.Ed., American International College
- Biochemist with 17 years’ experience in biotech company
What I like best about BCHS
Teaching and coaching students in a calm, Christian atmosphere, and preparing them for college and beyond
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BCHS Positions
- Teacher – History, English
- Coach – Debate and Mock Trial
Education
- B.A., New York University
- M.A., M.Phil., Columbia University
What I like best about BCHS
Bishop Connolly’s dedication to providing students from working class backgrounds with a holistic education that emphasizes rigorous academic preparation and authentically Catholic spiritual formation
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BCHS Positions
- Teacher – Theology
Education
- B.A., Theology and Public & Community Service Studies, Providence College
- M.Ed., Secondary Education, Providence College
- Certification in Health Care Ethics, National Catholic Bioethics Center
- Certification in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Georgetown University
What I like best about BCHS
The emphasis on holistic learning and student-centered approach; the motto “not only hearers, but doers of the Word”
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BCHS Positions
- Teacher – STEM
Education
- B.S., Computer Science, Bridgewater State University
- M.Ed., Instructional Technology, Bridgewater State University
What I like best about BCHS
The welcoming community to work with—faculty and students who are ready and willing to learn and grow to their full potential.
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BCHS Positions
- Teacher – Portuguese
Education
- B.A., French and Portuguese
- M.A., Portuguese/Brazilian Studies, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
What I like best about BCHS
The community
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BCHS Positions
- Cross Country and Spring Track Coach
Education
- B.A., Philosophy/French Minor, The Catholic University of America
- M.S. Ed., Simmons University
What I like best about BCHS
The people: students, faculty, support staff and all who walk through the doors of Bishop Connolly. It is the people who create the community and the environment.
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Education
- B.S., Nursing, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
- DESE-certified
What I like best about BCHS
I love the warm, friendly vibe the students and staff give to all that enter the door. I enjoy coming to a place where I can work and share my Christian faith.
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Education
- B.S., Accounting/Management, Salve Regina University
What I like best about BCHS
Community
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Education
- B.A., Providence College
What I like best about BCHS
BCHS is a place where prayer is central to what we do. Prayer empowers us to be not only hearers, but doers of the Word.
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Education
- B.S., Marine Biology, Roger Williams University
- M.A., Ministry, Theological Institute of New Evangelization—St. John’s Seminary
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Education
- B.A., Painting and Art History, Providence College
- M.Ed., Integrated Teaching Through the Arts, Lesley University
What I like best about BCHS
The chance to work with creative and talented young people
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Education
- B.A., Mathematics and Secondary Education, Westfield State University
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Experience
Over 30 years in the maintenance field
What I like best about BCHS
How friendly our students are, and how they are always willing to help anyone in need
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BCHS Positions
- Coach – Girls Basketball
Education
- B.S., Secondary Education/English, Rhode Island College
- M.Ed., Literacy, Providence College
What I Like Best about BCHS
Everyone is extremely supportive and willing to help.
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Education
- B.A., Philosophy, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
- M.Div., Sacramental Theology, St. John Seminary
Biography
Father Christopher Peschel is a native of West Roxbury and later grew up in Taunton. He was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Fall River in June 2014. Fr. Chris attended Catholic schools at St. Mary’s in Taunton, Taunton Catholic Middle, and Xaverian Brothers High School prior to entering college at the Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio. He entered the seminary in 2007 and studied at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia where he earned a degree in Philosophy. He was then assigned to St. John’s seminary in Brighton, MA, where he specialized in Sacramental Theology.
Fr. Chris is a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Equestrian Knights of the Holy Sepulchre. He is an advocate on the local level for Catholic education and vocations with several published articles, interviews, and conference speaking presentations. He currently serves on the Central School Board for the Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools, and is a foundation board member for the Catholic Education Foundation, which provides scholarships for students desiring attendance at Catholic schools.
Fr. Chris has served the Church in several capacities through parish assignments in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Archdiocese of Boston, and Diocese of Fall River. He has also had the privilege to minister in nursing homes, hospitals, special education, and on college campuses. He served the Diocese of Fall River for three years in the Office of Vocations and in addition to chaplaincy at Bishop Connolly High School, he is currently the pastor of Our Lady of Grace and St. John the Baptist parishes in Westport.
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Education
- B.A., Education/Special Education, Summa Cum Laude, Salve Regina University
- B.A., English-Writing/Journalism, Summa Cum Laude, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
What I like best about BCHS
The generosity of spirit I encounter every day in our students, faculty and staff
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BCHS Positions
- Academic Advisor – Seniors
Education
- B.A., Psychology & Sociology, University of Massachusetts
- M.Ed., Bridgewater State University
What I like best about BCHS
I have known many of our students and their families for years and enjoy watching all of our students grow, achieve their high school diplomas, and continue to work toward their life goals. I feel very blessed to be a part of this community, which really does feel like a family.
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Education
- B.S., Nursing, Southeastern Massachusetts University
- M.S., Nursing, University of Rhode Island
- National certification, Catholic Health Care Ethics, National Catholic Bioethics Center
- Fellowship, Boston College Lynch Leadership Academy
What I like best about BCHS
I love the spirit of community that is reflected in the students, faculty and staff of Bishop Connolly High School.
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BCHS Positions
- Teacher – Social Studies
Education
- B.A., Political Science, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
- M.A.T., Social Studies, Bridgewater State University
- M.S., Public Affairs, MacCormack Institute of Public Affairs University of Massachusetts Boston
- M.A., United States History, Providence College
What I like best about BCHS
The students—great people