Mater Dei High School
Build The Future

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

Biography

About: I am a Religious Studies teacher working primarily with freshmen and juniors at Mater Dei Catholic High School. I am passionate about helping students encounter God’s love in their daily lives by connecting theology to real-life experiences.

More than anything, I hope my students leave my classroom knowing they are loved beyond measure and called to use their unique gifts to build God's Kingdom here and now. I strive to create a classroom environment that is both welcoming and rooted in genuine care.

My own experience as a student at Mater Dei, shaped by mentors who supported and formed me, continues to inspire my teaching. It is a gift to now walk alongside students in that same spirit.

What I Love About MD: I am grateful to be part of a strong and supportive community that is committed to excellence and the formation of the whole person in Honor, Glory and Love.

Education: Masters in Pastoral Ministry, Boston College; BA in Vocal Performance, Loyola Marymount University

At MD since: 2019

Teaching since: 2007