Ms. Smith has been working at SJV for 3 years. She received her bachelor's degree in Educational Studies from St. Bonaventure in 2022 and has her certification in Elementary Education and is working on her Early Education certification. She attended Catholic schools throughout her entire life and is committed to sharing her faith with students. Outside of school, she enjoys skiing and snowboarding and even taught at a ski resort for many years. Her goal is to provide a fun and engaging learning environment for all students!

Mrs. Manley has been an educator at SJV for more than twenty years. She received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary/Exceptional Education from SUNY College at Buffalo. Mrs. Manley enjoys working with our preschool students and assists in providing a welcoming and nurturing learning environment that instills curiosity and creativity.

Ms. Eneix has been working at St. John Vianney School since 2021.  She completed her undergraduate degree at Niagara University in Early Childhood and Childhood Education (Birth thru 6) and earned her masters degree in Literacy and TESOL (English as a Second Language) from Niagara University also.  Ms. Eneix lives in Orchard Park, NY with her family.  In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors and reading.  With her background and knowledge of education, she strives to make learning fun, engaging and most of all memorable for the students. It is her goal to create a love of learning in her classroom and encourage students to have a growth mindset as they work towards their goals throughout their education and life. When asked about teaching, Ms. Eneix says: “My favorite thing about teaching is the "ah ha" moments students get when they have been working on understanding something and finally get it.”

Mrs. Cloherty is excited to join the SJV family! She earned her undergraduate degree at Loyola University in Elementary Education and her masters degree concentrating in Reading Instruction from Buffalo State. She taught first grade for several years. She loves to be apart of the students early learning experience.

Mrs. Drew is thrilled to be joining the SJV family. She is dual certified in both general education and special education from Buffalo State university. Mrs. Drew lives with her family in Hamburg and is a mother to six children, of which three are elementary aged. Outside of school, she enjoys baking, watching her children in their various sports, boating and bike riding. Ms. Drew’s classroom goal is for children to be lifelong learners by teaching them to love learning, become critical thinkers and have fun doing it.

I have always dreamt of being a teacher, I am extremely passionate about it. One element of teaching that makes it so special is when students feel they won't be able to understand a certain concept but then after working at it, they have that moment of, "I get it now!". Making a positive impact on children's lives throughout their education is something that I strive for, I do all I can to help my students flourish in ways they never thought possible.

One thing that makes working at SJV so special is how welcoming everyone is. I am rather quiet until I get to know you, it takes me a little while to warm up to new people but the moment that I walked into this school, I was greeted with smiles, welcoming handshakes and uplifting comments. I have never been in a work environment where everyone is so giving, selfless and supportive. I feel very fortunate and I love being here at SJV!

This will be my eighteenth year within the SJV community and my twelfth year as the 4th Grade teacher. It is a true blessing that my path led me here. I received my Bachelor’s Degree from University at Buffalo and earned my Master’s degree from Medaille College in Elementary Education.

Within my classroom, it is my goal to make each student’s education a journey that intertwines knowledge with values and faith. I strive to create a warm and inclusive environment where students feel the presence of God's love. Through lessons, discussions, and activities, I aim to instill not only academic excellence but also virtues such as compassion, kindness, and respect for one another.

Mrs. Perry has been teaching at St. John Vianney since 2019. She graduated from SUNY Fredonia with high honors as an English major with a minor in Psychology, and completed her masters degree in Secondary English Education with a middle school extension from Niagara University. She encourages her students to always ask questions, seek help when needed, and never be afraid to make mistakes. She strives to inspire her students to deeply value their education and become lifelong learners - inside and outside of the classroom.

Mrs Woodrow is a dedicated educator with a diverse background of experience. She fell in love with the profession while working with children on the Navajo reservation in Arizona during her time in college. This inspired her to head home and pursue her Masters in Education from SUNY Oswego. Her journey eventually landed her in rural eastern Virginia where she could enjoy the water, nature, and history of the area while teaching 3rd-5th grade. Much of that time was spent as a school leader in science; running science fairs and opening her student’s minds to the wonder of science. Now, Mrs Woodrow is back home in NY so she may be closer to family. She is excited to be sharing her love of science with the middle school students of St. John Vianney. In her free time, she has a passion for theater, dance, and reading but most of her time is spent with her two young blessings; Maxwell and Henry who attend St. John Vianney.

Mrs. Cardino has been working at St. John Vianney School since 2019.  She completed her undergraduate degree at D'Youville University in History and earned her masters degree in Adolescence Education from D'Youville University as well.  Mrs. Cardino lives in South Buffalo with her husband and 3 children.  In her free time, she loves working out, watching her kids’ sports, and basketball.  Her family is rooted at St John Vianney as parishioners (all of her kids have received their sacraments thus far at SJV). Her daughter graduated from SJV in 2022 and her oldest son is in our middle school. When asked about teaching, Mrs. Cardino says: “I love seeing the way kids think and their perspectives on topics we are covering; it's so natural for them to choose a kindness approach. Also, I love watching them gain their own appreciation for the events in history we study, so they can learn from them as they grow up is awesome!”

"Me encanta enseñar a los estudiantes de SJV!"  Following a career in chemical engineering, teaching dance to all ages, and a wide range of tutoring and volunteering, Mrs. Bauerlein had a wonderful experience as a substitute teacher at SJV.  She is thrilled to be utilizing long standing language skills to cultivate the enthusiasm of our Spanish students into a practical command of conversation and writing, with an appreciation of all the culture has to offer!   With a lifelong background in choral singing, dance, piano, and musical theater, she is pleased to be teaching general music at SJV! The whole school sings together weekly at mass, and we perform annual concerts for Christmas and Spring Praise.  We are pleased to share our talents to inspire joy and lift spirits!

Mrs. Corwin has a Master of Science degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from Buffalo State University. Since joining the SJV family, her mission is to provide a fun, nurturing and creative environment where she can use her life skills to help all children lay the building blocks to their future. Currently, one grandchildren attend SJV and one graduated from SJV in 2015 and one graduated in 2019. 

Mrs. Bracco has been working at St. John Vianney School since 2022. She completed her undergraduate degree at Edinboro University in Physical education. Mrs. Bracco lives in Hamburg with her husband and pets. In her free time, she loves going to spin class after school and reading. When asked about teaching, Mrs. Bracco says: “I really enjoy seeing the kids get excited when they learn a new skill or are able to do something they couldn’t before.”

Mrs. Celeste comes to St. John Vianney with 29 years of experience in education. She has been an Art teacher for 20 years within the diocese. She was the art teacher here at SJV from 1994-2000. She is excited to return to SJV this year! She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and her Masters in Education from Buffalo State College and received her Art certification from Daemen College. Mrs. Celeste will create an art program that allows students to create, enjoy, and recognize art. She will provide a good foundation for students to become artistically literate students. 

Mrs. Abram gaduated from UB and BGH school of nursing. She has an extensive medical surgical background with experience in the ICU, head and neck & 23 yrs. in the emergency room at Sisters Hospital. She was in charge of opening a home care agency in Rochester for Excellus for 8 yrs., a telephonic RN case manager, and preceptor for new hires at Fidelis. She is very happy to be a part of the SJV family and take care of our students. 

I've always loved math & school and knew that I wanted to teach since 3rd grade. One of my grandmothers was an elementary teacher and one of my grandfathers was a math teacher, both at Panama Central Schools in Panama, NY for many years.

At first I thought I wanted to teach Elementary grades as a math specialist but realized I am more in tune with working with middle school students, and eventually earned a degree in Adolescent Education in Mathematics.

Being at SJV is so special because everyone here is genuine and caring. It just feels so comfortable to be here, it really feels like a home away from home.

Ms. Tracy joined SJV in September 2024. She has over 25 years of teaching experience from Pre-K to college. She began her educational journey at Buffalo State seeking a degree in secondary education. Before completion, life brought her to Virginia where she continued her education at Old Dominion University earning a Bachelor's degree in Professional Writing and American studies and a Master's Degree in Rhetoric and Composition. While living in Hawaii, Ms. Tracy taught future educators at the University of Hawaii. She also served as a Librarian Assistant on the Navy Base, Pearl Harbor. Ms. Tracy promotes a modern library design focusing on age appropriate zones supporting learning from younger children to adolescence.