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.
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Biography

About: I'm a Comparative Religions and Philosophy teacher here at Mater Dei. I love getting students to think big questions about faith, meaning, and how people around the world understand the sacred. It's some of the most rewarding work I've ever done.

What I Love About MD: The community here is genuinely warm and welcoming. From the moment I arrived, I felt like I belonged. There's a real sense of family among the staff and students, and that makes coming to work every day something I look forward to.

Other Experience: Before teaching, I worked as a Young Adult Minister in the Diocese of San Diego. I loved that work too — helping young people navigate faith and find their footing in the world.

Eduation: Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Single Subject Teaching Credential in Social Studies, University of San Diego (2021); Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, University of San Diego

At MD Since: 2024

Teaching Since: 2021

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Name: Mr. Matthew Tobin
Position: Religious Studies Teacher
Email: Send email