Mater Dei High School

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 teach AP Biology and Biology at Mater Dei. I have also taught various levels of chemistry. In addition to teaching, I am an Assistant Baseball Coach and serve on the Disciplinary Review Council Panel.

Before beginning my teaching career, I worked as a scientist for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on the California Recreational Fisheries Survey. I also worked as a researcher at the Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies.

What I Love About MD
I love the sense of community and the rigorous academic and athletic environment on the Mater Dei campus. MD feels like home!

Education: Master of Arts in Education - Concordia University Irvine; Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology - Humboldt State University; Single Subject Teaching Credential in Biological Sciences - Humboldt State University

At MD since: 2018

Teaching since: 2017

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Name: Mr. Adam Tricomo
Position: Science Teacher
Email: Send email