Theresa Niemiec is a member of the English Department at Pope Francis and was a member of the Cathedral High School faculty, beginning in 2000.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, with a minor in communications, and Post Baccalaureate Certification from Westfield State College, and a Master’s of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Lesley University.  Currently, she is teaching the Language & Literature course for the IB Programme, and has taught American, British & World Literature, as well as Sophomore English.  Additionally, she created the Media Issues course, incorporating her interests in film and contemporary issues.