Mr. Cuddy grew up in Dauphin, Pennsylvania. He attended Seton Hill University, a Catholic school in Greensburg founded by the Sisters of Charity, and graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and a Sacred Music Certificate. Some memorable experiences during his undergraduate studies include conducting and performing with choirs and handbell ensembles, serving as drum major of the marching band, acting in theatrical productions, playing trumpet in jazz ensembles, and training cantors for Masses in the chapel. 

Mr. Cuddy continued his studies at the University of Arkansas, earning a Master of Music in Choral Conducting. In addition to conducting collegiate ensembles, he led the choir at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Fayetteville, worked with a professional orchestra and choir to premiere the sacred music of a local composer, and began teaching private voice lessons. Following graduation, he spent a year in Yuma, Arizona as the Choral Director at a large public high school. He was grateful to make the move back to Pennsylvania to begin working at Martin Saints in 2021. 

The Lord has utilized our Martin Saints community to pour abundant blessings on Mr. Cuddy since his arrival. The faithful friendships formed among faculty and parents have been instrumental in continuing to root him in the Heart of Christ. He was united in marriage to our art teacher, Mrs. Kiera Cuddy, in November of 2025, and they eagerly anticipate the arrival of their first son in November of 2026. 

Mr. Cuddy is grateful to be a faculty member of a classically-minded, faith-first school. His goal as a music educator is to lead students to discover meaning in music through engaging with the many facets of the discipline: performance, theory, history, and appreciation. Exploring the duality of the gift of song, both the intellectual and the indescribable, the "head and the heart," can unlock a strong connection to our Creator. A more thorough understanding of music's patterns and structure can lead to a deeper knowledge and appreciation of God, while reflecting upon and performing heartfelt, beautiful music is an opportunity to discern, grow, and evangelize. 

When he is not teaching, you might find Mr. Cuddy sharpening his piano and organ skills, gardening, cooking, or enjoying some classic monster movies.