Notre Dame teachers are mission-driven and committed to their school and especially to their students.
It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek, so we're honoring just a few of the many outstanding current teachers at Notre Dame. The following collection of articles were culled primarily from interviews with a number of Notre Dame's many esteemed faculty members and staff.
Take a look. Find out why Notre Dame teachers are different — and why they make such an extraordinary commitment to education.
PARENT, ENSEIGNANT, ADVOCAT
Mary Jane Williams has been a school parent, teacher and all-around advocate for Notre Dame for many years.
http://www.ndpma.org/parent-enseignant-advocat/
MIDDLE-SCHOOL MATTERS
Notre Dame teacher works to connect with middle schoolers through academics, faith and a relatable sense of belonging.
http://www.ndpma.org/middle-school-matters/
NOTRE DAME A ‘WELCOME’ HOME FOR ITS YOUNGEST STUDENTS
Notre Dame teacher says making the ‘little ones’ feel loved and supported a big part of her job.
http://www.ndpma.org/notre-dame-a-welcome-home/
THE SCIENCE GAL
Notre Dame chemistry teacher says she hopes her students are inspired to go far in the fields of science.
http://www.ndpma.org/the-science-gal/
NDP STUDENTS WEIGH IN ON THEIR ART TEACHER
http://www.ndpma.org/lewallens-students-weigh-in-on-their-art-teacher/
STRENGTH PROGRAM GETS STRONGER
Notre Dame's strength and conditioning coach gets highest certification from national association.
http://www.ndpma.org/strength-program-gets-even-stronger/
THE BEST OF TWO WORLDS
Middle division art teacher is thriving as educator and illustrator.
http://www.ndpma.org/middle-division-art-teacher-has-best-of-two-worlds/
THE HOLY SPIRIT AND A NEW TEACHER FOR NOTRE DAME
Middle division gets new member of the Notre Dame family.
http://www.ndpma.org/the-holy-spirit-and-a-new-teacher-for-notre-dame/
THE POWER OF THE MISSION
A long time ago, Kyle Lilek gave up on a career as a Power Ranger. Now a teacher in Notre Dame’s upper division, he’s impressed with how the entire NDPMA teaching community embraces its mission.
http://www.ndpma.org/23012-2/
‘IN THEIR CORNER’
Notre Dame teacher-turned-counselor says she is available to help students no matter what.
http://www.ndpma.org/in-their-corner/
More on Notre Dame teachers, past and present. . . http://www.ndpma.org/inspiration-notre-dame-faculty-members-on-lessons-and-life/
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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. Notre Dame's upper school 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 schools enroll students in pre-kindergarten through grade eight. All three schools 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.