Brother Dan Wisniewski, OSFS, Ph.D., is the Director of Oblate Education for the Wilmington-Philadelphia Province of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. Prior to ministering in this position, Brother Dan served at DeSales University for over two decades, most recently as Provost and a tenured Associate Professor of Mathematics. As Director of Oblate Education, he supports the faculty, staff, and administration of educational institutions staffed by or associated with the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. Supporting internal education is another important aspect of Brother Dan’s role, by which he is a resource and coordinator of personal, academic, and professional development opportunities for his fellow Oblates, from those in formation to men in retirement. Brother Dan earned a Ph.D. in mathematics from Bryn Mawr College, an M.A. in mathematics from Villanova University, an M.A. in Christian Spirituality from The Washington Theological Union, an M.Ed. in Academic Standards & Reform from DeSales University, and a B.S. in mathematics from The Catholic University of America. He has been published in multiple journals and his research interests include number theory, mathematics education, the preparation of future teachers, and a variety of Salesian topics such as friendship and grief.
Ellen Kemeza Hildenbrand, is Religious Studies Department Chair at Salesianum School, Wilmington, DE.
She holds a B.A. in Religious Studies and an M.A. in Theology - both from Villanova University, as well as a M.S. in Instructional Technology from St. Joseph's University.
Before coming to Salesianum, she taught at The Academy of Notre Dame in Villanova, Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in New Jersey, and as an adjunct in the Religious Studies Department at Villanova University.
Ellen is married to Jim, whom she met when they were introduced to each other by an Augustinian at Villanova. She has two grown daughters, including one who now, also, works at Salesianum.
Paula M. Riley, M.S., is a communications consultant and adjunct professor at Saint Joseph’s University. Paula earned her Master of Organization Science with a concentration in Human Resouces from Villanova University and a Bachelor of English from the University at Albany, State University of New York. She fills the role of professional, mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend and volunteer.
