Background: BA in Elementary Ed and Social Work

What I like about BCHS: BCHS is a special community that fosters the development of all in which each student, parent and Faculty/Staff is treasured and valued. It's family.

Favorite BCHS Moment: Athletic competitions are a reflection of the spirit of the school. BCHS volunteers make it happen and host great competitions. Parents and students create a friendly atomosphere and win or lose, but we walk away with a hand on one's shoulder and look forward.

Favorite Quote: "Enjoy the Journey!"

Background: I spent 17 years in the Information Technology industry as a manager before receiving my teaching certification through Indiana Wesleyan University.

What I like about BCHS: The family/Christian atmosphere.

Favorite BCHS Moment: Any/all of the senior retreats that I have been a part of.

Favorite Quote: "It is better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it."

Background: Special Education; Elementary Education: Purdue University. Orton-Gillingham Methods: Butler University, DII

What I like about BCHS: Total student and staff commitment to excellence

Favorite Quote: "Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood." ...Helen Keller

Background: This is my second year at BCHS. Before coming here, I taught and coached at Tipton (IN) High School for five years. Prior to my time at Tipton, I taught for two years at Alexandria (IN) High School, my alma mater.

Background: I attended Marquette University and graduated in 2001. From 2002-2006, I taught middle school language arts in Louisville, Kentucky. I began teaching at Bishop Chatard in the fall of 2006 and have taught freshmen, sophomore, and senior level academic English. I am currently working on earning my master's degree in education from Butler University.

What I like about BCHS: I like the community atmosphere at Bishop Chatard. I enjoy being a part of such a faith-based, values-oriented, family environment.

Favorite Quote: "Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall."

Background: Have been involved in athletic administration & coaching for over 25 years. Enjoyed working on Pan American Games and NCAA events, but found BCHS athletic involvement more fulfilling.

What I like about BCHS: Family and faith-filled atmosphere

Favorite BCHS Moment: Many highlights from successful squads and individuals over the years, but seeing student-athletes become more proficient in their endeavor and confident in themselves is great!

Favorite Quote: "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is." ...Albert Einstein

Background: 11th year at BCHS, taught and coached 4 years at Brebeuf prior to coming to BCHS

What I like about BCHS: Chatard was special to me as a student (Class of '84) because of the "family" atmosphere and the great teachers and coaches that influenced me and helped form who I am today. I see the same positive things now as an employee as I did 25 years ago as a student. And I hope to give a little back.

Favorite BCHS Moment: Winning the state championship my senior year in football in 1983 - the first state championship for BCHS.

Favorite Quote: "It is not how many times you get knocked down that matters. What really matters is how many times you get back up."

Background: B.A Hanover College, M..A. Indiana Wesleyan University, Administrative License Indiana Wesleyan University

What I like about BCHS: I really enjoy working with the students and their parents.

Favorite BCHS Moment: My favorite moment here at BCHS was seeing my son get his Diploma and walk across stage here at BCHS.

Favorite Quote: "Thy fate, Dear Brutus, lies not within the stars, but within thyself."

Background: 32nd year as a teacher, 27th year at BCHS, 26th year as tennis coach

What I like about BCHS: The family atmosphere, including the students, parents, and staff, is so supportive. We are so blessed to have a chance to teach motivated students in this environment!

Favorite BCHS Moment: It's a tie: Taking a road trip to Franklin County for a football game with Mr. Stinson and Mr. Sutton; having TWO students get a 5 on the 2009 AP Chemistry Exam.

Favorite Quote: "In the fields of observation, chance favors only the mind which is prepared." ... Louis Pasteur

What I like about BCHS: The great tradition of the school. This tradition is very evident with many family legacies that have walked the halls of BCHS.

Favorite Quote: "Once you are done learning, you are done." ...John Wooden

Background: I went to University of Indianapolis for my undergraduate B.S. I attended Indiana Wesleyan University for my Masters in Education

What I like about BCHS: I like the faculty & staff because I have developed some close friendships and know that I can count on them if I need anything. I am allowed to teach the subjects that I love and enjoy the fact that we can openly pray in school. I also am grateful for the willingness of parents to be involved with their children's education.

Favorite BCHS Moment: I have many fond moments but having students come back to see me or write letters to me thanking me for inspiring them. Also, leading my first senior retreat and learning about this wonderful program was memorable.

Interests: Graphic arts, computers and tutoring history

Favorite Quote: "Man fears what he doesn't understand. So, to conquer his fear, he conquers what fears him."

Background: Graduated from Indiana University with a B.A. in Secondary Health and Physical Education. This is my second year at Chatard.

What I like about BCHS: The sense of community created by the faculty/staff as well as the students. Everyone is always so welcoming. It really feels like a family.

Favorite Quote: "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right." ..Henry Ford

Background: I graduated from the University of Evansville with a BS in Business Administration and have worked in college admission for UE, Butler University and IUPUI. I will finish my MS in School Counseling at IUPUI in May 2012.

What I like about BCHS: This is my first year at Bishop Chatard and the overwhelming support from the administration, faculty, staff, parents and students has been amazing!

Favorite Quote: "..There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart...pursue those.".. ...Michael Nolan

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Background: BS in Mathematics Education from Purdue, working at BCHS since January 2009.

What I like about BCHS: Chatard recognizes that there is more to the growth and education of high schoolers than pure academics. Through service experiences, extra-curricular activities, and things as simple as starting classes with prayer, students receive a more complete and worthwhile high school experience.

Favorite BCHS Moment: As a student from 2000-2003, I have many great memories. Giving the valedictorian speech at graduation stands out in my mind as both an honor and a humbling experience. As a teacher, my favorite moments happen daily when a student will achieve something beyond what they thought possible. I'm happy to be able to help students reach these moments.

Favorite Quote: "You can do nothing with children unless you win their confidence and love by bringing them into touch with yourself, by breaking through all the hindrances that keep them at a distance. We must accommodate ourselves to their tastes, we must make ourselves like them." ...St. John Bosco

Background: Chemist and regulations personnel for an oil company

What I like about BCHS: The family atmosphere

Favorite Quote: "Life may not be the party we hope for...but while we are here we might as well dance!"

Background: I graduated from Marian College in 2003 and am currently in my ninth year coaching and teaching at Bishop Chatard.

Favorite Quote: ."Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of being." ...John Wooden

Background: 2004 Graduate of the University of Notre Dame. Director of Youth Ministry at St. Christopher Parish for one year. Fourth consecutive year of teaching at BCHS, sixth year coaching.

What I like about BCHS: The family atmosphere and sense of faith-based community is inspiring. It's a true gift to witness God's presence at work everyday. It's also an awesome blessing to pursue my three biggest passions - faith, sports, and music - on a daily basis.

Favorite Quote: "They don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care."

Background: B.S. Management/Marketing, minor in Mathematics from Indiana University. M.A.T. Secondary Education from Oakland City University. I worked for 6 years in the Life-Science and Oil Analysis Industries as an Operations Manager.

What I like about BCHS: I like the small school culture that allows you to build relationships with all students and staff, but is large enough to offer a wide variety of faith-based, academic, club, and athletic opportunities.

Favorite BCHS Moment: Getting to see all the new (and old students) at Orientation.

Favorite Quote: "Satisfaction is the effort, not in the attainment" ...Ghandi

Background: BS Biology Education--Purdue University; MS School Counseling--Butler University; National Certified Counselor, NBCC

What I like about BCHS: I appreciate the emphasis that BCHS puts on the development of the whole person and the understanding that learning goes beyond what happens in the classroom. I have enjoyed watching our students grow and learn from athletics, retreats, service, and the Summer Field Studies program.

Favorite Quote: "A ship in harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are built for." ...John A. Shedd

Background: I graduated from Indiana University with Highest Distinction. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary English Education and a minor in Spanish.

What I like about BCHS: This is my first year here but I can immediately sense that "family" vibe. The teachers are so supportive of each other and of the students. I love that everyone is continuously reminded and encouraged to focus on God above all else.

Favorite Quote: "Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt." ...Measure for Measure, by Shakespeare

Background: MA in Monastic Studies and Scripture; 20 years as a Benedictine sister.

What I like about BCHS: Community life! I like how the adults and students interact.

Favorite BCHS Moment: 2011 The wave line waiting for the new freshmen to come for their orientation. I also loved Cross Country camp this year.

Interest: Spirituality, Scripture and Service

Favorite Quote: "The essence of faith is not that I meet with something that has been thought up, but that something meets me that is greater than anything we can think of for ourselves." ...Benedict XVI