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.

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.

Background: Bachelors in Economics from Saint Joseph's College. Licensed in History, Government, Economics, Psychology, Sociology

Favorite Quote: "When the President does it, that means that it is not illegal." ...Richard Nixon

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: BA St Mary's of the Woods, Painting. Teaching License St. Mary's of the Woods. Continuing education University of Indianapolis, Marian College

What I like about BCHS: It's home.

Favorite BCHS Moment: When my students stood up and sang to me every morning when I entered the room. Year 2000

Favorite Quote: "It's only high school"

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: MS Multicultural Studies in Education - University of Houston Clear Lake; BA Spanish & Pschychology - Marian University, Indianapolis

What I like about BCHS: I love the warmth and caring shared amongst faculty, staff and students at BCHS. It's very welcoming!

Interests: When I'm not working I like gardening, bicycling and spending time with family and friends.

Favorite Quote: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." ...Philippians 4:13

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

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

Background: place background

What I like about BCHS: place likes

Favorite BCHS Moment: place moment

Favorite Quote: place quote ...placeauthot

Background: Currently in my 4th year at BCHS, I have a Master's Degree in Education of Spanish as a Second Language.

Interests: Spanish, traveling, reading

What I like about BCHS: I love the students. They are really great kids and are fun to teach.

Favorite BCHS Moment: My favorite memories are from the talent shows. I love to see the students talents on display. We have very talented kids here.

Background: I graduated from Ball State U. with a Bachelor's degree in instrumental music education in 2004. I taught band at Eastern Hancock HS/MS through 2009 and at Sheridan HS/MS through 2011. I am completing a Master's degree in music theory from Butler University. In addition to teaching, I am a performer, composer, arranger, clinician, and adjudicator.

What I like about BCHS: I love the warm, friendly atmosphere at BCHS. The students are great, and the faculty, staff, and administrators are all committed to the work of God's Kingdom and the advancement of academic achievement and moral excellence in our students.

Favorite BCHS Moment: I really enjoyed performing for the "Live Kareoke" sessions at the upperclassman orientation this year! It was a blast!

Favorite Quote: "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep His commandments: for this is the whole duty of man." ...Ecclesiastes 12:13

Background: MA Loyola University, Los Angeles; MLS North Texas University

What I like about BCHS: I like the welcoming attitude of the faculty, staff and students. I like their energy and enthusiasm.

Interests: Research, writing, exploring

Favorite Quote: "The people who get on in this world are they who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can't find them, make them." ...George Bernard Shaw

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: I am a graduate of Indiana University. I have a BS in Secondary Education with a Spanish major and an ESL minor. I taught at BCHS from 2000-2004. I decided to stay home in 2004 after having my first son. I was able to teach part time at St. Pius X and St. Joan of Arc during my time away from Bishop Chatard. I am very excited to be back at BCHS!

What I like about BCHS: I am a graduate of Bishop Chatard. It's so great to be back. It is a very comfortable place with a great sense of community.

Favorite BCHS Moment: There are many wonderful memories here at BCHS. Senior Retreat always stands out in my mind though as one of my favorite memories.

Interests: Spending time with my family, running, biking, and traveling.

Background: I earned my B.F.A. from Herron School of Art and Design and my M.A. from the University of Indianapolis. I have studied Art at Changsha University in China and I am a working and showing artist. In the summer I bring Art to children in the underserved neighborhoods of our city.

What I like about BCHS: I feel blessed to be working in a faith based environment and I feel that we are encouraged to teach the whole student here. There is something very calming and centered about beginning each class with a prayer. Chatard has an atmosphere of family and our students feel like we care about them on an individual basis. I did not grow up in this area, and yet, I feel like I also have found a family.

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."

Background: Bachelors degree from St. Joseph's College, Masters degree from Indiana University

What I like about BCHS: I like the feel of the community of Chatard. The staff and students are all focused on their spiritual and academic growth.

Background: I graduated with a BS in chemical engineering from Purdue University and worked at Eli Lilly for five years. I will graduate with my MS in secondary science education from IUPUI in 2012.

What I like about BCHS: I attended a Catholic school for grades K-12, and I feel priveleged to be able to pass on this gift to my own students. I look forward to becoming a part of the Bishop Chatard family this year.

Favorite Quote: "Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.." ...Chinese proverb

Background: Associate in Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts in Education from Ball State University

What I like about BCHS: The school feels like a great, BIG family.

Favorite BCHS Moment: Winning the State Football Championship in 2010.

Favorite Quote: Always take the magic beans over the cow!

Background: NA

What I like about BCHS: NA

Favorite BCHS Moment: NA

Background: Ball State University 1988

What I like about BCHS: The Bishop Chatard Community is a family.

Favorite BCHS Moment: One of my proudest moments at Bishop Chatard occurred on one of the hottest days this past summer. With just a few hours notice, 30 students arrived at school with a case of cold water to distribute downtown to the homeless. Those moments are what we are all about here.

Favorite Quote: "Jesus promises a life in which we increasingly have to stretch our hands and be lead into places where we would rather not go."

Background: place background

What I like about BCHS: place likes

Favorite BCHS Moment: place moment

Favorite Quote: place quote ...placeauthot

Background: B.A.in French--Marian College; M.A.in French--Indiana University

What I like about BCHS: The caring, Christian, family atmosphere

Favorite BCHS Moment: Field days of long ago; Veterans' Day liturgies; the Living Rosary

Background: MA in Religious Studies from the University of Dayton; presently in 29th year of education

What I like about BCHS: BCHS is small enough to be a real family. In a short time, it really is possible to know almost everyone by name. When we experience great loss or great blessing, this family comes together as a suppotive community.

Interests: I am passionate about liturgy,especially liturgical music. I also enjoy writing and submitting poems and articles for publication.

Favorite BCHS Moment: I love the Living Rosary. Before my eyes, the seniors who can seem so distracted in class become mature, serious, capable people, embraced by God, their families and the BCHS Community. In that moment, I see their promise and potential as the adults they are becoming.

Favorite Quote: "Let us run on the paths of God's commands, our hearts overflowing with the inexpressible delight of love" ...St Benedict

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

Background: B. A. in Secondary Education, University of Evansville, Evansville, IN, M. A. in Math Education, DePaul University, Chicago, IL

Favorite BCHS Moment: Celebrating Pi Day with geometry students each year.

Favorite Quote: "We are not mere specks in the universe; through Christ, we are spectacular!"

Background: Coordinator of Youth Ministry at St. Luke Parish from 2005-2007; Assistant Director of Campus Ministry at BCHS from 2007-2008.

What I like about BCHS: I like being a part of Bishop Chatard High School because of the rich tradition and the strong community.

Favorite BCHS Moment: My favorite memory at BCHS was the school spirit shown during the 2010-2011 school year.

Favorite Quote: "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me." ...Matthew 16:24

Background: IU: BS in Vocational Home Economics '72, MAT Education '76; Purdue University Extension Educator- Leadership and Community Development: 6 years

What I like about BCHS: Bishop Chatard is a caring, spiritual community that offers students many opportunities to excel.

Favorite BCHS Moment: Every year in Culinary Arts I, students learn to flip a fried egg in a small skillet. It's one of my favorite days in my classroom every year!

Favorite Quote: "Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God." ...Leo Buscaglia

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

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

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: 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

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: I graduated from IU in 1994. I've taught at BCHS since 1997.

What I like about BCHS: BCHS is one of the best schools around because of our students and because of our family atmosphere here.

Favorite BCHS Moment: Seeing Ryan and Chris Moran do a short skit during a Talent Show interlude and upstaging all the acts involved was priceless!

Favorite Quote: "If you didn't hear it, we didn't do it!" ...Found on the old sound crew shirts.

Background: I am a 1983 graduate of BCHS. I have a Bachelors Degree in Music Education and A Master's of Music Degree both from Butler University. I taught for 10 years at Immaculate Heart of Mary School (1987-1997) and I took a 1 year position at Park Tudor (2007). I have taught private piano lessons for 15 years.

What I like about BCHS: I like the closeness of the faculty and students. It is a friendly place to be and work. I find the cooperation and respectfulness of the students to be remarkable. I have many wonderful memories of my student days here and hope to create more as a teacher.

Favorite BCHS Moment: My favorite memory of Chatard is having the lead in "Bye Bye Birdie" my senior year. And of course all the friends I made here.

Background: B.A. in writing and theater, with a minor in religious studies, from St. Mary's College in South Bend, Indiana. M.F.A. in writing from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I have worked as an editor and writer.

What I like about BCHS: Ever since I first came to BCHS as a freshman in high school, Bishop Chatard has been an extended family to me. The community has blessed me with a strong faith foundation, a solid education, and lifelong friends. The best part of teaching and working at BCHS is having the opportunity to give back to a community that has given me so much, and to be inspired every day by the students, teachers, administrators, staff, and volunteers.

Favorite BCHS Moment: So many! I'd have to say that my favorite memory is teaching my youngest brother, Steve Rea. It was a joy to share his senior year with him--I'll always treasure the time we had together.

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: Architectural design, drafting, project manager and Associate Director of Outsourcing at BSA LifeStructures.

What I like about BCHS: The friendly, family atmosphere, the students and the caring community of BCHS.

Favorite Quote: Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen ...Prayer of St Francis

Background: My B.A. in Mathematics is from Marian University(College) and my M.A.T. in Mathematics is from Purdue University.

What I like about BCHS: I like the small-town feeling. Having grown up in an area where people knew each other well, I like that sense of community in the larger city setting. My best friends are my teaching colleagues and I value the relationships I have formed with parents and students over the years. I also like the fact that God is present in our school and that Christian values can be promoted here.

Favorite BCHS Moment: When I turned 50 years old, I was in homeroom when Mr. Kedra came in and started yelling at my students who were doing nothing wrong. It puzzled me until I noticed my family walking in behind him carrying a cake. My husband came from work, Jeanette was home from college, and Kathy and Alex came from their classrooms to surprise me. The cake was in blue and white BCHS colors and the blue icing was a trigonometric problem that worked out to 50. It was my favorite birthday cake ever.

Favorite Quote: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." ...Proverbs 3:5,6

Background: B.A. in Mathematics and Theology from the University of Notre Dame; M.Ed. from the University of Notre Dame

What I like about BCHS: I like the fact that BCHS is small enough that I know most of the students but big enough to offer variety and diversity.

Favorite BCHS Moment: Sitting on the bench for the girls' state basketball championship game at Conseco Fieldhouse in 2008

Favorite Quote: "To those whom much is given, much is expected" ...Lk 12:48

What I like about BCHS: The feel of true community.

Favorite BCHS Moment: The living Rosary every year.

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: I received my undergraduate degree in physical education and biology from Ball State University. I completed my Masters degree in Secondary Education from Indiana University in 1990.

What I like about BCHS: The Bishop Chatard community is very welcoming. The teachers, administrative staff, support staff, etc. strive to make everyone feel a part of the community. You know you are home.

Favorite BCHS Moment: I taught at Bishop Chatard from 1988 to 1992 and left to pursue a degree in nursing. I was just about to enter clinicals when I decided this was not the career for me. I had the opportunity to come back to Bishop Chatard four years ago. Walking into the main office and getting a big hug from Richard Powell made me realize how fortunate I was to be back home!

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: place background

What I like about BCHS: place likes

Favorite BCHS Moment: place moment

Favorite Quote: place quote ...placeauthot

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: place background

What I like about BCHS: place likes

Favorite BCHS Moment: place moment

Favorite Quote: place quote ...placeauthot

Background: I have a Bachelors in Social Studies Education from Indiana State University and a Masters in Education from Indiana Wesleyan University.

What I like about BCHS: I love that our students are the best! They come to school ready to learn and excited to you see everyday!

Favorite Quote: "Ask not what your teacher can do for you, but what you can do for your teacher!"

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