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
I started my teaching career in New Zealand. I taught physical education, outdoor education, social studies and history before transitioning to a head of department in physical education. I returned to the United States in 2002 where upon I was hired as an assistant freshman basketball coach. In 2003, I was also given the opportunity to become a teacher in the social studies department.

What I Love About MD
MD is a quality academic institution with a wide variety of ethnic groups, that is inclusive and wholistic in its approach to education

Other experience
19 years coaching MD basketball.

Education: Bachelor of Science from the University of Colorado, 1982; Teaching Credential from Auckland College of Education, 1990; California Teaching Credential. 2006

At MD since: 2002

Teaching since: 2003

Name: Mr. Jacques Tuz
Position: Social Studies Teacher
Email: Send email