Noella Marcellino

About

Microbiologist and nun who is known for her studies on fungi. She was considered an international expert on cheese and won the French Food Spirit Award.

Before Fame

She won a Fulbright scholarship to france to study traditional cheeses.

Trivia

She was the subject of a PBS documentary called The Cheese Nun.

Family Life

Her brother is John "Jocko" Marcellino, founding member and drummer of the band Sha Na Na.

Associated With

Like Mother Teresa, she is a nun.