Faculty & Staff Directory

Wesley Hardin
Headmaster

A classical education leader with nearly a decade of experience in teaching, instructional leadership, faculty formation, school culture, and operations within classical and liberal arts schools.

He believes education should form the whole person—mind, heart, and character—cultivating a love for truth, goodness, and beauty while helping students discover their God-given purpose and vocation. He is passionate about building strong faculty and school cultures rooted in mission, virtue, joyful learning, and a commitment to human flourishing.

As Headmaster, he looks forward to partnering with families, faculty, and the Chesterton community to form young men and women of faith, virtue, wisdom, and purpose.

Faculty

  • Dr. Robert Gervasini

    DEAN OF ACADEMICS, LATIN, THEOLOGY

    Dr. Robert Gervasini is a graduate of Providence College with an M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy from The Catholic University of America, he has taught courses in philosophy, Western Civilization, ethics, and Ancient Greek. He is passionate about forming students through the wisdom and beauty of the classical tradition.

  • Mr. Henry Jefferson

    DEAN OF STUDENTS, HISTORY

    Mr. Jefferson is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, he has a passion for medieval history, Ancient Greek philosophy, and the Great Books. A lifelong musician and fluent German speaker, he is excited to share his love of the humanities, music, and classical education with his students.

  • Mrs. Abigail Tardiff

    LITERATURE, PHILOSOPHY

    Mrs. Tardiff brings 12 years of experience teaching high school English, Theology, and Philosophy. She holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts and an M.A. in Philosophy and regularly edits manuscripts for Ignatius Press. As a mother of seven, she is passionate about classical education and forming students through the study of philosophy and literature.

  • Mary DeSilva

    HISTORY, LATIN, THEOLOGY, MUSIC

    Ms. DeSilva brings a passion for classical education, literature, and the formation of the whole person to Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope. A graduate of Wyoming Catholic College, she has taught English Language Arts and music and has experience teaching students from kindergarten through high school. She is excited to help students pursue the Good, the True, and the Beautiful.

  • Mr. Thaddeus Gotcher

    LITERATURE, PHILOSOPHY, LATIN, THEOLOGY, MUSIC

    Mr. Gotcher brings a passion for music, language, and the Great Books. After studying music composition at Lawrence University, he went on to study the classical tradition and deepen his faith at Thomas Aquinas College. He is excited to share his love of learning with the Chesterton community.

  • Mr. Jerry Magaña

    LEAD TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE

    Mr. Magaña brings a passion for mathematics and the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty. After working as a network engineer, he earned a master’s degree in Mathematics from Arizona State University. He is excited to share his love of mathematics and learning with his students.

  • Mr. Gregory Maynard

    PHILOSOPHY, MATHEMATICS, LATIN

    Mr. Maynard is a graduate of Thomas Aquinas College, he studied theology, philosophy, mathematics, natural science, literature, and history through the Great Books tradition. He is passionate about helping students see the unity of all disciplines and discover the wonder of God’s creation through an integrated pursuit of truth.

  • Dr. Miriam Leonardi Gervasini

    Dr. Miriam Leonardi Gervasini

    ART

    Dr. Miriam Leonardi Gervasini is a graduate of the Università degli Studi in Milan with a Ph.D. in Art History from the Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa. As a highschooler, she attended the Artistic Liceum, developing her passion for drawing and painting. She is enthusiastic to share her love for Art, the Humanities, and Faith with her students.

  • Meghan Casey

    Meghan Casey

    MATHEMATICS, DRAMA, SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

  • Renee McInnis

    Renee McInnis

    SCIENCE & ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR

Staff

  • Michael Casey

    FOUNDER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, ADMISSIONS

    Michael Casey is a longtime Rhode Island resident and father of five. He holds a B.S. in Resource Development and an MBA from the University of Rhode Island and brings extensive experience in business leadership and community service. He is passionate about helping families access a strong Catholic and classical education for their children.

  • Yaneli Almonte-Arias

    DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

    Yaneli Almonte-Arias brings more than 16 years of experience in education, operations, and leadership, and holds a B.S. in Event and Sport Management from Johnson & Wales University. A practicing Catholic and mother of two, Yaneli is passionate about creating a safe, welcoming school community where every student is known and supported.

  • Michelle Arpin

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT & RECEPTIONIST

    Michelle Arpin ia a Rhode Island native and graduate of Rhode Island College, she brings experience in administrative and customer service roles. A devoted Catholic, Michelle is excited to support the Chesterton community and help create a welcoming environment for students and families.

  • Elizabeth Mongno

    Elizabeth Mongno

    MARKETING

  • Felix Arias

    Felix Arias

    FACILITIES