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.
- Students
- Parents
- Faculty

Biography

About
I empower-Challenge-Inspire young minds. I hope to help students to think critically, to equip students with skills to problem-solve adversity, to ask better questions, and to help students become a better version of themselves. Girls Soccer OC Varsity Coach of the Year 2004, 2007, 2015; CIF Coach of the year 2007, 2015; CIF Champion 2007, 2015. NSCAA Parochial Coach of Year 2015.

What I Love About MD
Mater Dei High School offers "Limitless" opportunities to grow intellectually, spiritually, athletically, musically, and through personal growth.

Other experience: Play guitar in a band, #Confidential.

Education: Bachelor's Degree, UC Santa Barbara

Teaching Since: 2001

Teaching at MD since: 2001

Name: Mr. Matty West
Position: Social Studies Teacher/Girls' Soccer Head Coach
Email: Send email
Phone: (714) 850-9576