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Faculty Directory

CM has a dedicated and masterful faculty whose ongoing commitment to professional learning inspires our student body through insightful, boy-specific pedagogy.
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    Dr. Michael Corso
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    Dr. Corso has been an educator for over 30 years. He has taught at every grade level, kindergarten through graduate school. He returned to high schools after a 15-year role as Chief Academic Officer for the Quaglia Institute for School Voice and Aspirations. Dr. Corso has also served as the Coordinator of the Religious and Contextual Education at Boston College's School of Theology and Ministry. He has been an adjunct professor at Endicott College, the University of Notre Dame, Fordham University, and BC. He has been published extensively on religious education, student voice, and leadership.  
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    David Aspinall
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    Mr. David Aspinall serves as a campus minister at Catholic Memorial. Most recently, he has taught English in France. Mr. Aspinall has extensive experience working with students through his summers as a counselor at Brewster Day Camp. He is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross with a degree in Religious Studies and French. At Holy Cross, Mr. Aspinall played on the men’s club hockey team, led Ignatian Retreats, ran a Bible study group, and was a member of the Pi Beta Phi French Honors Society. Mr. Aspinall was a three-sport athlete (soccer, hockey, lacrosse) at the Haverford School in PA and currently coaches at CM.
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    Michael Dermody '07
    Vice Principal of Grades 7 & 8
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    Mr. Dermody has served as the Assistant Director of Admissions and Director of Student Activities during his time at CM. He is currently earning his M.A. in Educational Leadership at the University of Notre Dame as a part of the Mary Ann Remick Leadership Program. He is a proud member of the CM Class of 2007 and has served as a coach for the CM swimming team. Mr. Dermody has also assisted in numerous service-learning trips through the Blessed Edmund Rice Solidarity Initiative. 
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    Kevin Durazo
    Vice Principal for Grades 9-12 & Vice Principal of Mission
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    Mr. Durazo has accumulated years of experience leading faith-formation programs in the congregational, high school, and college contexts during his time at Boston College and Yale University. Heis originally from Tucson, Arizona and attended Salpointe Catholic High School. During his time at CM, he has directed the Blessed Edmund Rice Solidarity Initiative, Hungerfest, and every service-learning opportunity offered at the middle school and high school level. Mr. Durazo hasalso coached middle school baseball and football at CM. Outside of CM, he enjoys bike riding. While in graduate school, he cycled on the Yale Cycling Team. 
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    William Healy
    Director of Campus Ministry
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    Mr. Will Healy is CM’s Director of Campus Ministry, serving as a campus minister for the past three years. In addition to his role in Campus Ministry, Mr. Healy teaches theology, coaches baseball, and helps direct theatrical productions. Mr. Healy earned his undergraduate degree from the Eisenberg School of Business at UMass and is currently earning his master’s in educational leadership at Boston College.
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    Ryan Julian '18
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    Mr. Ryan Julian ’18 returned to CM after graduating from The College of the Holy Cross. At Holy Cross, Mr. Julian was a tutor in the college’s writing center. He also taught at the Doherty Memorial High School, Heard Street School, and East Middle School. During his time at CM, Mr. Julian was a Catholic Conference All-Star tennis player and a National Level Speech and Debate competitor. He teaches theology and is a coach for our speech and tennis programs.
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    Jeremy Leviste
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    Connery McFadden
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    John Pietro
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    Mr. John Pietro comes to CM from the College of the Holy Cross with a well-rounded knowledge of Catholicism from a historical and theological perspective. John earned his B.A. in history and political science with a minor in Catholic studies and graduated Summa Cum Laude receiving the Caren G. Dubnoff Political Science Award. He’s been an ISI Journalism Fellow, writing for The Spectator World and currently teaches theology.

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Catholic Memorial, the Christian Brothers School of Boston, prepares boys for college, manhood and a world full of unknown challenges, ambiguity and complex problems and the importance of relationships.