Bishop O'Connell High School

About Us
About Us
The mission of Bishop O'Connell High School is to provide students an education rooted in the life of Christ and to foster the pursuit of excellence in the whole person.
Admissions
O'Connell Admissions
Find all the information about applying to Bishop O'Connell here, including how and when to visit, deadlines and much more.

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Academics
Academics
Bishop O'Connell offers a challenging college-prep curriculum that includes 28 AP subjects and 36 honors courses. Our faculty is committed to helping students see their potential and to continue reaching to fulfill God’s plan for them.
Student Life
Student Life
It's always a great day to be a KNIGHT! We yell "D-J-O" which is the full name of our school: Denis J. O'Connell. Our student body of 1,100 is spirited and involved--from our 40+ year tradition of Superdance to find a cure for cystic fibrosis, to our Tuckahoe Elementary School tutors--there's something for everyone.
Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry provides opportunities for our students to experience the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Eucharist, to experience His healing power in the sacrament of Reconciliation, and to enter into a relationship with Him in personal prayer.
The Arts
The Arts
Bishop O'Connell has a vibrant and award-winning arts program. Our belief is that the Arts belong to everyone and that our school community will be enriched if every student has the opportunity for self-expression.
Athletics
Sports as a Ministry
The athletics program seeks to use the virtues of fortitude, teamwork, and athletic excellence as a means of drawing students to a personal relationship with Christ, a spirit of service to others, and to develop the habits of mind and body which lead to continued success.
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Support O'Connell
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Coach Contact Information

Athletic Director
Joe Wootten
703-237-1455
jwootten@bishopoconnell.org

Assistant Athletic Directors
John Hathaway
703-237-1457
jhathaway@bishopoconnell.org

Christine Spann
703-237-1457
cspann@bishopoconnell.org

Thomas Brooks

Thomas Brooks

Head Coach - Ice Hockey

James Connor

James Connor

Department Chair, Head Coach - Track & Field and Cross Country

Brittany Davis

Brittany Davis

Director of Student Life, Director of Diversity, Equity and Unity, Head Coach - Girls Basketball

Work: 703-237-1462

Mehdi El Alaoui

Mehdi El Alaoui

Teacher, Head Coach - Volleyball

Rebecca Gehring

Rebecca Gehring

Head Coach - Girls Crew

Christopher Jennings

Head Coach - Boys Soccer

Celia Kennedy

Celia Kennedy

Class of 2015

Teacher, Head Coach - Cheerleading

Kenneth Lucas

Kenneth Lucas

Director of Safety and Security, Head Coach - Football

Work: 703-635-1615

David Owens

David Owens

Teacher, Head Coach - Golf

Kyle Padgett

Kyle Padgett

Teacher, Head Coach - Baseball

Eric Parson

Eric Parson

Head Coach - Boys and Girls Tennis

Christine Salvador

Christine Salvador

Class of 1995

Director of Spirit Teams, Head Coach - Royalette Dance Team

Alberto Starace

Alberto Starace

Head Coach - Girls Soccer, Security Team Member

Megan Sullivan

Head Coach - Field Hockey

Nathan Thomas

Nathan Thomas

Head Coach - Boys Lacrosse

Suzy Willemssen

Head Coach - Softball

Thomas Wilson

Thomas Wilson

Head Coach - Wrestling

Joe Wootten

Joe Wootten

Athletic Director, Head Coach - Boys Basketball

Work: 703-237-1457