The BISSNET consortium includes schools for young women, schools for young men and co-educational schools.  Among the 16 BISSNET schools are 13 Catholic schools and three non-sectarian schools.  All BISSNET schools establish high academic standards for comprehensive college preparation while fostering high achievement.  BISSNET schools educate the whole student by offering a wide variety of programming, including clubs, music, fine arts, community service and leadership, and athletics.  Small classes afford individual attention, and ethical and moral guidance.  High behavioral expectations lead to fewer discipline problems, a greater sense of security and increased time for faculty to focus on academics.

To learn more about the history of each of the BISSNET member schools, and to find which school is the perfect fit for your child, click on the ‘Consortium Members’ link to visit each of the schools’ websites.

Our Staff:

Susan M. Bach – Susan joined BISSNET in September, 2003 and is the current Executive Director.  She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education. Susan has participated in the Harvard Business School Club of Buffalo Not-for-Profit Management Development Program, and is a member of Leadership Buffalo Class of 2009.  Susan has served on the Advisory Committee for WNED’s Thinkbright since 2005.

Heather Jenkins – Heather joined BISSNET in 2010 as the Diversity and Community Engagement Coordinator. Heather has a BA in Psychology from the University of Rochester, an M.S. in Education from Medialle College, and will complete her Ph.D. in Sociology of Education at the University at Buffalo in January 2011. Heather has 10 years of experience working for equity and access in education including: private school diversity educator; public and private school diversity and college readiness education consultant; mentor to students of color and economically disadvantaged youth; college/university education and humanities instructor; and a trained SEED (Seeking Educational Equity & Diversity) facilitator.

Eric J. Yarwood – Eric joined BISSNET in May 2011 as the Technology Integration Specialist. Eric holds a Bachelors degree in History and an Ed.M. in Education from The University at Buffalo. He has more than seven years experience as a teacher in schools both locally and across the nation. As a classroom teacher, Eric strove to incorporate many forms of technology into his teaching in order to enhance learning in the classroom. As the Technology Integration Specialist, he is committed to help prepare both students and educators for the challenges of today and tomorrow by introducing and implementing new technologies to the member schools of the BISSNET consortium.