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English 9 & English 9 Honors Teacher
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Background:
B.A. English from Indiana University; M.S. Educational Administration from Butler University; Taught for 1.5 years at Stonybrook Middle School in Warren Township & 6 years at St. Simon
What I like about BCHS:
This is my first year at Bishop Chatard High School, and I am so excited to see the family-like atmosphere within this community. The students and teachers are truly committed to academic excellence and creating a strong faith-based community.
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Jackie Bach
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Applied Writing 10, 11;
Composition 11, Sports Literature
teacher; Data Team Facilitator
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Background:
My last five years of teaching were spent at St. Lawrence Middle School. Prior to that I taught at Castle High School and Lebanon High School.
What I like about BCHS:
I like the faith community, and the support everyone involved gives the school. Students are fortunate to have a close-knit community in this metropolitan setting.
Favorite BCHS Moment:
I am new to BCHS, but my extended family attended Chatard. It has been fun to attend sporting events to see my nieces and nephews. I am happy that the Barnes family continues to be a part of the Chatard family.
Favorite Quote:
Being an English teacher, that is a difficult question. I frequently use quotes in my classes. I have so many, but I would say that my favorite quotes come from Mother Teresa and Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Lisa Barnes
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Director of Academic Support, Applied Writing 9 teacher; Data Team Facilitator
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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
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Beth Brogan
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English 9 Honors, English 10 Honors teacher
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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."
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Maura Day
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English 10, Theatre Arts Teacher
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Background:
I have a Bachelor of Science in Secondary English Education.
What I like about BCHS:
I love that BCHS is my home away from home. I have been a member of this community since I was a student (2001-2005). It is rewarding to be back at Bishop Chatard teaching. I look forward to coming to work every day. I also like that each day I am encouraged to grow in my Catholic faith.
Favorite BCHS Moment:
I loved being involved in the Theatre program as a student. Being the Nurse in Romeo and Juliet holds a particularly special place in my heart because that was the year the cast performed part of the show at the Regional Thespian Conference.
Favorite Quote:
" Treat a man as if he were what he ought to be, and you help him become what he is capable of being."
...Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Abby Funk
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English Department Facilitator; AP Language & Composition, Literature Interpretation (Dual Credit), Elem. Composition (Dual Credit), Themes in Literature: Film Lit. teacher
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What I like about BCHS:
I love the sense of family. We are not just a school community here but a family, and that shows in the things we do and the way we try to carry out Christ's mission each day.
Favorite BCHS Moment:
One of my favorite moments was getting to come back and sign my first contract as a teacher here. It helped fulfill a dream of mine.
Favorite Quote:
"What matters most is how well you walk through the fire."
...Charles Bukowski
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J.T. Funk
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Latin I, II, III (Honors) teacher
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Background:
I graduated from BCHS in 2004 and then went on to Indiana University, where I studied English, Classics, and Education.
What I like about BCHS:
My favorite parts of working at Bishop Chatard are the wonderful faculty and the bright and motivated students.
Favorite BCHS Moment:
My favorite BCHS memories are the relationships I have developed with other teachers and students.
Favorite Quote:
"Always try to eschew obfuscation."
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Matt Hilton
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Academic Support Instructor
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Background:
place background
What I like about BCHS:
place likes
Favorite BCHS Moment:
place moment
Favorite Quote:
place quote
...placeauthot
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Michelle Kowal
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Publications adviser, Beginning Journalism, Newspaper Production, Yearbook Production, Broadcast, Broadcast - dual credit, Vincennes University, photography
Open
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Background:
I am in my 20th year teaching (9th at BCHS); B.S. and M.S. Indiana University. I have advised scholastic journalism publications and broadcast my entire career.
What I like about BCHS:
I love praying with my kids. I love teaching in a Christ-centered school. Academically, I love the class sizes and the work ethic I get from my students. I appreciate being in a school that supports scholastic journalism.
Interests:
Desktop publishing, graphic design, photography, journalistic writing
Favorite BCHS Moment:
Having developed the friendships I have with several faculty members here and seeing my students continue to succeed in life and career long after they graduate from BCHS.
Favorite Quote:
"What does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"
...Micah 6:8
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Tracy Luke
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AP Literature and Composition, Spanish 3 Honors Teacher
Open
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Background:
I am a former college instructor and I also have experience in educational publishing and managing an online school.
What I like about BCHS:
I like the collaborative atmosphere.
Interests:
English, Spanish, Writing
Favorite Quote:
"... a story is a letter the author writes to himself, to tell himself things that he would be unable to discover otherwise."
... Carlos Ruiz Zafon, The Shadow of the Wind
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Delcia Mendez
dmendez
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Etymology and Ethnic Literature
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Background:
Bachelor's & Master's in secondary education: IU;
30 years teaching experience
What I like about BCHS:
The sense of community, its outstanding athletic and academic programs, strong commitment to family and faith, and, of course, the dedication of faculty and administration
Favorite BCHS Moment:
The '96 football season when both my sons were on the team
Favorite Quote:
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
...Helen Keller
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Val Mullin
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English 9, Composition 11, Contemporary Literature Teacher
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Background:
place background
What I like about BCHS:
place likes
Favorite BCHS Moment:
place moment
Favorite Quote:
place quote
...placeauthot
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Chuck Summers
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English 10, Film Literature, Composition 12 Teacher
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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
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Kaitlyn Vitale
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