World-class teachers at a world-class world school

It's World Teacher Day 2019, so we thought it's the perfect day to say thank you to Notre Dame's extraordinary teachers, present and past. 

The following collection of articles and conversations posted over the course of the last several years highlights Notre Dame's extraordinary faculty and staff. The postings, which are located on the school website, range from short video interviews and student memories to articles taken from Q&As and interviews. 

Find out why Notre Dame teachers are different — and why they make such an extraordinary commitment to education.

A scientist and her students

Veteran Notre Dame teacher cites the school's caring environment as critical to turning out exceptional students. 

A scientist and her students

Texas transplant thrives at NDPMA

Notre Dame campus minister, originally from Houston, helps students "see the presence of God in their lives," finds NDPMA community to be super caring and supportive.

Texas transplant thrives at NDPMA

'Doing the work of Mary' in the lower division

Longtime lower-division teacher says teaching students the skills to be lifelong learners and good Christian people is most important to her.

‘Doing the work of Mary’ in the lower school

'Being there for the kids'

Notre Dame teacher completely gets special middle-school dynamic; finds a home for herself and her three children.

‘Being there for the kids’

Care comes before cosines

Longtime Notre Dame math teacher says he goes out of his way to show that his students are loved and cared for.

Care comes before cosines

Musical mentor

Lower division music teacher has a background in ragtime and jazz, says providing her students with a safe and loving environment among her top priorities. 

Musical mentor

Teaching tech

New lower school teacher brings years of teaching, tech experience to Notre Dame.

Teaching tech

Planting for the future

New botany teacher and greenhouse manager is sowing seeds for a strong and vibrant future at Notre Dame.

Planting for the future

'Best school ever'

Physics teacher says her circuitous journey to Notre Dame may have been predestined.

‘Best school ever’

Perfect preparation

Denise Mahoney says the year working as an assistant in the counseling office was perfect preparation for her new position; also wants to focus on the school mission and reducing stress levels for students. 

Perfect preparation

Notre Dame middle-school teacher named state debate coach of the year

LeAnne Schmidt honored on Mackinac Island by the Michigan Speech Coaches Incorporated (MSCI).

Notre Dame middle-school teacher named state debate coach of the year

40 years and counting

Notre Dame faculty and staff surprise Fr. Joe Hindelang, s.m., Thursday with a special celebration as he nears 40 years as a priest. 

40 years and counting

Parent, enseignant, advocat

Mary Jane Williams has been a school parent, teacher and all-around advocate for Notre Dame for many years.

Parent, enseignant, advocat

Middle-school matters

Notre Dame teacher works to connect with middle schoolers through academics, faith and a relatable sense of belonging.

Middle-school matters

Notre Dame art teacher receives 'Inspiring' award

Notre Dame visual arts teacher Sandy LewAllen received the inaugural "Inspiring High School Teacher Award" at the 2018 Scholastic Art awards ceremony, which was held at the Detroit Film Theatre.

Notre Dame art teacher receives ‘Inspiring’ award

The best of two worlds

Middle division art teacher is thriving as educator and illustrator.

The best of two worlds

Hard work and art get together in one determined teacher

Teaching art to more than 12,000 students at five high schools, three colleges, and yes, one jail has solidified this 71-year-old artist’s reputation from Kalamazoo and Marquette to southeast Michigan.

Hard work and art get together in one determined teacher

On a middle-school mission

“My first impression of Notre Dame was super amazing,” Marisol Aguilar said. “I fell in love with this place immediately. I could feel that the school had a very peaceful environment, and people in the Notre Dame family have welcomed me whole-heartedly ever since my interview.”

On a middle-school mission

‘Unruffled’ and completely dedicated to the students

Longtime fixture on campus says Notre Dame always has taken pride in its academics.

‘Unruffled’ and completely dedicated to the students

Potatoes are the 'Maine' thing for retired teacher's family

Retired Notre Dame teacher still helps out on the family farm in New England.

Potatoes are the ‘Maine’ thing for retired teacher’s family

From psych major to middle school

Notre Dame middle-school teacher finds her niche in working with 6th, 7th and 8th graders.

From psych major to middle school

Confidence booster

Upper division teacher and Wolverine fan says boosting student confidence a big part of his job.

Confidence booster

Why she loves teaching and why she loves teaching at Notre Dame

In this video, part of a series of videos on representatives of Notre Dame's exemplary faculty and staff, Kimberly Anderson, a Spanish teacher in the upper school and coordinator of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, talks about why she is a teacher and then why she loves teaching at Notre Dame.

Extraordinary teachers make for an extraordinary school

In the right place

Notre Dame teacher Bob Patterson says one of his dream jobs might be coaching alongside Mike Krzyzewski at Duke University. But this now twelve-year member of the NDPMA faculty—and coach—thinks teaching third graders is a privilege and can’t really picture himself doing anything else.

In the Right Place. Third-Grade Teacher is Where He Belongs

Social studies teacher talks about why he teaches and why he teaches at Notre Dame

In the first of a series of videos on Notre Dame faculty members, upper-school social science teacher Dave Osiecki talks about why he became a teacher and—more importantly—why he teaches at Notre Dame.

Social Studies Teacher Talks About Why He Teaches And Why He Teaches At Notre Dame

One of a kind

Many-layered, textured, gruff, kind, stubborn, witty, hilarious. 

One of a Kind

Fifth-grade teacher inspires as once he was inspired

Notre Dame Marist Academy fifth-grade teacher Paul Frank became a teacher because of teachers.

Fifth-grade teacher inspires as once he was inspired

Teaching life lessons a big part of athletics

Notre Dame’s assistant athletic director Maureen Radulski says that among other things, playing sports builds character. 

Teaching Life Lessons A Big Part Of Athletics

Carpe diem! 

Anthony Butorac, a teacher at Notre Dame Prep and chair of the school’s English department, is living his “prep school” dream.

http://www.ndpma.org/inspired-teaching/
 
NDP teacher interested in how and why, not so much what

Notre Dame upper-school social studies and political science teacher Pete Riley thinks one of the most important parts of his job is making sure his students understand how and why, not just what they learn in the classroom.

NDP Teacher Interested in How and Why, Not So Much What

NDMA gains after teacher loses battle with “Him”

Now in his second career, Notre Dame Marist Academy middle division religion teacher Mark McGreevy says it’s the best move he’s made after a 25-year first career as an architect. 

NDMA gains after teacher loses battle with “Him”


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About Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy
Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy is a private, Catholic, independent, coeducational day school located in Oakland County. The school's upper division enrolls students in grades nine through twelve and has been named one of the nation's best 50 Catholic high schools (Acton Institute) four times since 2005. Notre Dame's middle and lower divisions enroll students in jr. kindergarten through grade eight. All three divisions are International Baccalaureate "World Schools." NDPMA is conducted by the Marist Fathers and Brothers and is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. For more on Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy, visit the school's home page at www.ndpma.org



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