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.
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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 am a Spanish teacher at Mater Dei. I enjoy sharing my love of the Spanish language and culture with my students. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy yoga, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

What I Love About MD

I love the strong sense of community at Mater Dei and the opportunity to teach in an environment where faith and education are connected.

Other experience: Prior to becoming an educator, I worked in the banking industry for more than 10 years.

Education: Master of Education – Grand Canyon University; Single Subject Teaching Credential, Spanish – Grand Canyon University; Bachelor of Arts in International Business with an emphasis in Spanish – California State University, Fullerton

At MD since: 2025

Teaching since: 2017

Name: Ms. Marcela Gaetano
Position: World Languages Teacher
Email: Send email