Mater Dei High School

About MD
Mater Dei is a distinguished destination of excellence in academics and technology, the arts, faith and service, campus life, and athletics. We are proud to be Orange County’s oldest and largest Catholic high school.
Admissions
Your journey to becoming a Monarch starts here! Tour campus, schedule a shadow day, begin your application, and more. We are excited for you to join the MD family!
Programs
Built on Catholic fellowship and intellectual rigor, our programs in academics, technology, athletics, faith and service, and the arts provide unlimited opportunities for student success. Comprehensive counseling and wellness resources educate and bolster families throughout the high school journey.
Faith in Action
Guided by the articulation of Catholic Social Teachings, Mater Dei prioritizes the faith development of our students with an emphasis on Christian service. We believe this allows our students to grow in their spiritual lives while living our gospel values through giving back to others and truly experiencing the face of God.
Campus Life
Through avenues of leadership, faith, shared interests, and extracurricular activities and events, students can make Mater Dei their own. Get involved today!
Community
Tradition never graduates. Alumni, lifetime parents, grandparents, and friends are a vital and vibrant aspect of our community. Once a Monarch, always a Monarch.
Giving
Behind every achievement, success, and championship, stand the alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends who fortify our future. We invite you to support MD in a variety of ways with a gift that is meaningful to you.
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Biography

About
Before Mr. Mulholland landed his dream position of teaching Latin, he had a varied teaching career. He taught the History of Japan; the History of Biological Science, 1500-1990; and Survey of Ancient Western Civilization 5,000 BC - 814 AD while a graduate student at UCLA. As a high school teacher, he has taught AP European History, Summer School English, Intro to Catholic Christianity, Journalism, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Calculus Honors, AP Calculus AB, World History, AP Comparative Government, AP American Government, and Honors Latin IV. Since 2004, he has been the Lecturer in History for the award-winning MD Academic Decathlon Team. Occasionally, he has also been a dramaturge for the MD Theatre. Currently, Mr. Mulholland teaches all four years, both honors and college-prep courses, of Latin at Mater Dei High School as well as 2 classes of AP US Government and Politics.

When not teaching, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, cooking, reading, and playing video games.

Education
Master of Arts in Ancient Roman History - UCLA; Bachelor of Arts in Classical Civilization with an emphasis in Religion and Mythology - UCLA

Teaching Since: 1995

Teaching at MD since: 2001

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Name: Mr. Mark Mulholland
Position: Social Studies and World Languages Teacher
Email: Send email
Phone: (714) 957-3791