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 was 2011 OCDE Teacher of the Year for Private Schools and inaugural fellow of the Siemens STEM Institute in 2010. I have also participated in the HHMI Research Experience at California State University Fullerton in 2012 and currently participate in the Amgen Biotechnology Experience annually. I have been privileged to teach all levels of Life Science, introductory levels of Chemistry and math for twenty two years and counting! I look forward to helping my students reach their highest potential.

What I Love About MD
I love everything about Mater Dei, its long history, its staff, its students and its parents. There is a place for everyone here.

Education: Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences - University of California, Irvine. I have a Clear CLAD Single Subject Teaching Credential in Biological Sciences - National University.

At MD since: 2014

Teaching since: 1998

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Name: Ms. Marla Utley
Position: Science Teacher
Email: Send email