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.
- Students
- Parents
- Faculty

Biography

About

I am an alumnus of Garden Grove High School. Before becoming an educator at Mater Dei, I worked as a special education teacher, middle school teacher, and high school teacher. My primary experience is in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2/Trig. When I am not teaching, I enjoy reading, writing, running, spending time with family, friends, and cats, and roller skating.

What I Love About MD

I love Mater Dei’s commitment to facilitating student success through both academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities. I also love all the MD community’s spirit!

Education: Master of Arts in Urban Education – Loyola Marymount University (LMU); Bachelor of Arts in Political Science – California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)

At MD since: 2020

Teaching since: 2016

Background image

Name: Mr. Mitchell Jimenez Hernandez
Position: Math Teacher/ESports Program Coordinator
Email: Send email