Staff

Assoc of Applied Science - Ivy Tech Community College, Business Administration

As Administrative Assistant for Pre-College Programs, Wendy serves as the welcoming "voice of Pre-College," ready to guide prospective students and families through Notre Dame's various program offerings. A member of the Fighting Irish community since 2007, she manages program finances, helps facilitate on-campus courses, and coordinates with departments across the university to ensure summer programs run seamlessly.

Wendy’s deep roots in education date back to 1992, beginning as a school secretary at the Stanley Clark School. Outside of campus, she loves cooking for family and friends, getting lost in a good book, and cheering on the Irish from her cozy living room.

B.A. Neuroscience and Behavior, The University of Notre Dame
MTS, Boston College

Catalino ensures that pre-college programs are safe, compliant, and deeply enriching. Focused on student growth and discernment, he leverages his background in operational management to help students navigate their transition into college life with confidence.

His path to pre-college education features an extraordinary twist: through a series of happy coincidences, Catalino previously managed COVID-19 testing operations for high-profile athletic organizations, including the Orlando Magic, the Jacksonville Jaguars, and Team USA Soccer.

When he isn't in the office, Catalino stays active by cycling through Indiana and playing ultimate frisbee. He is also an accomplished guitar and tuba enthusiast who pivots to video games when the Midwest weather keeps him indoors. 

B.S. Business Management, Western Governors University

Kelly Jo has been an integral part of Notre Dame’s Pre-College Programs since 2017. In her role, she develops and implements strategic marketing communications to help the team meet its goals, while also helping coordinate various courses and events during on-campus programs.

Kelly Jo’s path to higher education is uniquely grounded: prior to joining Notre Dame, she spent 15 years working in veterinary medicine. As a first-generation college student who attended a small high school with limited resources, she brings firsthand insight into the obstacles high schoolers face, driving her passion for opening doors for the next generation of students.

Outside of work, Kelly Jo enjoys restoring a lakeside fixer-upper, spending quality time with her family, and spoiling her two rescue dogs plus one sassy cat.

B.S. Neuroscience & Behavior, University of Notre Dame
M.S. Integrative Physiology and Neurobiology, Kent State University
Ph.D. Integrative Physiology and Neurobiology, Kent State University

Coleman is responsible for hiring and training the large team of undergraduate resident counselors that work on campus over the summer. He also helps to manage the day to day operations of Summer Scholars and Leadership Seminars. Coleman was a Summer Scholars student in 2014, joined the resident counselor team as an undergraduate in 2016 and has remained on staff in various roles since then.

During the academic year, he works as a postdoc at Notre Dame teaching existing neuroscience courses, creating new courses, and engaging in discipline based education research. In his spare time, Coleman likes playing video games and spending time with his mini Bernedoodle, Daisy.

B.A. History, The Ohio State University
M.A. History, Miami University
Ph.D. History, University of Notre Dame

As our international aficionado, Curtis manages our four Study Abroad Programs in Ireland, Italy, London, and Mexico City, even traveling alongside students to ensure a safe, memorable summer experience. During the academic year, he explores new study abroad opportunities, helps facilitate the ADAM program, and handles all behind-the-scenes logistics for Pre-College applications, forms, waivers, and application reviews.

Curtis originally came to Notre Dame for his PhD in American History, which he earned in 2017. After a stint teaching at Heidelberg University in Germany (and enjoying plenty of schnitzel and bratwurst along the way), he returned to Indiana. Today, Curtis is dedicated to equipping students with the tools to become globally minded citizens driven to create positive change in their communities and beyond.