Padua has welcomed several new faculty and staff members for the 2026-2027 school year, including two alumni.
Ms. Stephanie Burdick
English Teacher
Baldwin Wallace University, Bachelor of Science in Adolescent & Young Adult Education and English: Integrated Language Arts
Officer Bob Curtin
School Resource Officer
Mr. Anthony Doran
Math Teacher
Kent State University, Bachelor of Science in Education Integrated Mathematics (grades 7-12)
Master of Arts in Teaching & Learning, Nova Southeastern University
Mrs. Darla Hilt ’99
English Teacher
Baldwin Wallace University, Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
Cleveland State University, Master of Education Administration
Mrs. Mary Kelty
Counselor
Xavier University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
John Carroll University, Master of Education in School Counseling
Mrs. Dawn Kulikowski ’00
Padua Franciscan Academy Orchestra Director
Baldwin Wallace University, Bachelor of Music Education
Cleveland State University, Master of Music - Violin Performance
Mr. Rafe Lewis
Theology Teacher
Franciscan University of Steubenville, Bachelor’s in Theology and Communication Arts
Mr. Vincent Pozar
Math Teacher
Cleveland State University, Bachelor of Art in Mathematics and Education
Cuyahoga County Community College, Associate of Arts
Ms. Amy Smialek
Assistant Principal of Young Women
Baldwin Wallace University, Bachelor of Art in English
Cleveland State University, Master of Arts in English
