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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Mater Dei's Social Studies Department

Mater Dei offers 11 courses in Social Studies including World History, U.S. History, Government, Economics, Geography, and a course and competitive team in Model United Nations (MUN).

All Social Studies courses at Mater Dei are both UC and CSU approved
Academically talented freshman can enroll in Cultural Geography MUN Honors
Honors and Advanced Placement tracks are offered

Full course descriptions and more information about the social studies department can be found on page 12 of the Course Catalog.

Mrs. Sidra Baig Social Studies Teacher

Email Sidra Baig
Mr. Justin Deskovick '08 Social Studies Teacher

Email Justin Deskovick '08
Mrs. Maria Gutierrez-Barnett Social Studies Teacher

Email Maria Gutierrez-Barnett
Mr. Ryan Kelaher Head Coach Boys Golf

Email Ryan Kelaher (714) 668-1333
Mrs. Charisse Kitsinis Social Studies Teacher/MUN Program Advisor

Email Charisse Kitsinis
Mr. Aaron Mobley Social Studies Teacher/Asst Boys Basketball Coach

Email Aaron Mobley
Mr. Mark Mulholland Social Studies and World Languages Teacher

Email Mark Mulholland (714) 957-3791
Mr. Nick Novak Social Studies Teacher

Email Nick Novak
Mr. Jacques Tuz Social Studies Teacher

Email Jacques Tuz
Mr. Ben Van Dyk Social Studies Department Chair

Email Ben Van Dyk
Mr. Matty West Social Studies Teacher/Girls' Soccer Head Coach

Email Matty West (714) 850-9576