Science
Math, Steven (1992) - Science Department Chair; Upper School Chemistry; Upper School Science Curriculum Coordinator
317/415-3018
Mr. Math is the science department chair, teaches chemistry, and is the head varsity girls' volleyball coach at Park Tudor. He is a graduate of Indiana University, where he participated on two Big Ten Championship Swim Teams. Previously, Mr. Math was a teacher with the Central Indiana Honors Science Academy held at Park Tudor, and was the co-director of the Honors Science Academy at IUPUI. Mr. Math also taught chemistry at Clinton Prairie Jr./Sr. High and Warren Central High School. He has been a presenter at the State and Regional Science Teachers Conventions and has worked with the Purdue University Instrumentation Van for high school teachers. He has also coached the middle and high school boys' and girls' swim teams at Warren Central and at Park Tudor.
Banya, Dr. Santonino (2004) - Upper School Science
317/415-2700, ext. 3114
Dr. Banya holds a Ph.D. in science education (chemistry) from the University of Southern Mississippi, a master’s in science education physical science from Eastern Illinois University, a B.A. in Jewish studies from the University of Judaism, and a science education diploma from the Kenya Science Teachers’ College. He taught chemistry and physics at Miss Porter’s School in Farmington, CT; chemistry at De La Salle Institute in Chicago; and chemistry and physics at St. Martin de Porres Academy in Chicago. He also taught science at North Chicago Community High School and the Nguvia Boys’ High School in Embu, Kenya. Dr. Banya has served as a soccer coach at many of the schools where he has taught. He is a member of a number of national and international science organizations and author of “Study of Factors Affecting Attitudes of Young Female Students Toward Chemistry at the High School Level.”
Dammeier, Justin (2005) - Upper School Biology
317/415-2903
Mr. Dammeier holds a B.S. from Indiana University with endorsements in biology, physical science and general science. He taught biology at Lawrence Central High School from 2002 to 2005, and previously taught biology at Crawfordsville High School and Logansport High School. He was named an "Exemplary AP Teacher" in 2004 and was a Logansport High School Academic Top 20 Honoree. He has coached high school football and softball and has served as an IHSAA basketball official.
Dewart, Mark L. - Upper School Science
317/415-2700, ext. 3117
Mr. Dewart, who teaches Advanced Biology and Environmental Science, attended Wabash College and holds a B.S. degree from Eastern Kentucky University and a master's degree from the University of Montana. In the community, he serves on the citizen steering committee that advises the City of Indianapolis in its efforts to update its Comprehensive Land Use Plan. He also chairs the Sierra Club's Parks Committee in Central Indiana.
Harrison, Susan E. (2001) – 8th Grade Science
317/415-2700, ext. 3080
Mrs. Harrison holds a B.S. degree in education from Ohio University and has done graduate work at Kent State University and Bowling Green State University. She previously taught science at Westfield Middle School (Westfield, IN) and at Sewickley Academy (Sewickley, PA). Additionally, she has six years of teaching experience at Woodland Elementary School (Perrysburg, OH), Chardon Middle School (Chardon, OH), and Kenston Intermediate School (Chagrin Falls, OH). She has coached gymnastics and track. She is a member of the National Science Teachers Association.
McDougall, Scott - Upper School Biology; Learning Project Testing Researcher/Web Site
Salatich, Eli - Middle School Science
317/415-2867
Mr. Salatich holds a B.A. degree in English and a B.S. degree in biology, cum laude, from Wake Forest University. From 2000 to 2006, he was a faculty member of The Wellington School in Columbus, OH, where he taught English, math and science and served as assistant head of the middle school and grade level coordinator. He also coach middle school golf and as the baseball head coach. At The Wellington School he won the Horace Mann Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2006 and was named Coach of the Year in 2004. He previously was a faculty intern at Culver Military Academy and a counselor/instructor at Culver Summer Naval Academy. Most recently he was project manager and research analyst for the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership.
Talbert, John R. (1998) - Upper School Science
317/415-3112
Mr. Talbert holds a B.A. degree from Indiana University in biology/chemistry and a M.S. in secondary education from IUPUI. Before joining Park Tudor, he taught life science, chemistry, Advanced Placement chemistry and physics at The Meadows School in Las Vegas, Nevada for 10 years. He served on the Southern Nevada Science Fair Steering Committee from 1991-1998 and as a Science Bowl sponsor. Mr. Talbert is assistant tennis coach at Park Tudor; he also served as varsity tennis coach and junior varsity basketball coach at The Meadows.
Untama, Dr. Dario (2005) - Upper School Physics
317/415-2700, ext. 3118
Dr. Untama holds a B.S. degree in physics with a minor in math from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Ph.D. in physics from Wesleyan University. He taught math and science at Pine Crest School in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida from 1994-2005 and previously taught math and science at Canterbury School in Florida and Carrabassett Valley Academy in Maine. He has coached lacrosse and soccer.
Zajac, Mary (1991) – 7th Grade Science; Middle School Science Curriculum Coordinator
317/415-2700, ext. 3071
Ms. Zajac holds a B.S. degree from Ball State University and M.S. degree from IUPUI. She previously taught at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, where she was Jr. High Science Department Head, Science Fair Sponsor and Curriculum Head for Science (K-8) as well as Great Books discussion leader. Ms. Zajac received the Outstanding Science Teacher award in 1989 and the J.D. Angus - Outstanding Biology Teacher Award in 1990 from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. She has taught anatomy/physiology through the IUPUI extention program. She has completed the Technology Integration Fellows program through Butler University and was the recipient of a Park Tudor Fortnight grant to study water quality in Russia. As an extension of her earth science curriculum, she takes students on an archaeological dig each summer to Springerville, AZ.
