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

Hello! I am so excited to be a part of the Mater Dei family as a School Counselor. One of the things I love most about being a School Counselor is connecting with and supporting students throughout these critical years. Around the Counseling Office, I'm also known as the tech-savvy one—so if there's a hand-out that needs to be created, I'm usually the one making it!

What I Love About MD

I love being a part of the Monarch family and this diverse community. This truly is the best school environment I've ever been a part of, and I'm blessed to work alongside such an incredible community.

Other experience: Previously, I worked as an AVID Tutor and ABA therapist, supporting students with disabilities. Outside of education, I’ve also worked as a server and at a coffee shop.

Education: Master of Arts in Counseling, Chapman University; Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, CSU Fullerton

At MD Since: 2025

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Name: Mr. Andy Ta
Position: School Counselor
Email: Send email
Phone: (714) 850-9563