Education:

B.S. Special education K-12 Radford University

B.S. Geology Radford University

B.S. Physics Radford University

Personal Bio:

I enjoy traveling , making music by playing guitar and piano and singing. I think showing people planets with my telescope is pretty fun. I enjoy being creative with gardening, building and masonry projects. I am a Rock and fossil collector. When I'm at the beach I relax by building epic sandcastles. I try to spend time tandem mountain biking with my wife Diann at least once a week.  I also really like hanging out with my own grown kids, their spouses and the granddogs. 

Roles at EMHS:

Engineering/Robotics/Materials

Lead Teacher CTE

Department Head CTE 

Lead Mentor

Field trip and Activities Bus Driver

Classes Taught:

Technical Drawing and Design

Engineering Drawing and Design

Robotics Technology I

Manufacturing I

Materials and Processes Technology

Construction Technology

Education:

M.S. in Career and Technical Education from Virginia Tech

B.S. in Animal and Poultry Sciences from Virginia Tech

Personal Bio:

I struggled in high school to find my career path. I grew up on a farm, but never realized that I could make a career out of agriculture. In college, when I changed majors to study Ag I really wished I had been more educated about the opportunities in Ag when I was in high school. Today, I get to give my high school students the experiences that I wish I'd had. Each day, I get to share my passion for agriculture with those who will become the future of agriculture. Outside of the classroom, I am most likely riding horses or hiking with my dogs. I also enjoy spending time with my family, reading, and bird watching. I am a lifelong learner and love learning right alongside my students each day! 

Roles at EMHS:

Agriculture Teacher

FFA Advisor

Work - Based Learning Coordinator

Classes Taught:

Small Animal Care

Veterinary Science

Equine Science

Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences

Horticulture

Floriculture

Small Engine Repair I

Advanced Small Engine Repair

Mr. Cataldo grew up in south Florida. He graduated from the US Air Force Academy in 2012. Upon commissioning as a 2nd Lieutenant, he spent his first 2 years as an Intelligence officer. In 2014, he cross trained to become a Combat Rescue Officer where he spent his remaining 8 years of service working in Air Combat and Special Operations Commands. Mr. Cataldo moved to Virginia in 2022 with his wife and 2 children. This is his first year as a teacher and he is honored to be able to serve the local community.