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: 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: 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.

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: 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