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 all French courses at Mater Dei, working with all grade levels. I also serve as the moderator of the French Club, Le Cercle Français. Apart from my work, I enjoy spending time with my family, keeping in touch with faraway relatives and friends, listening to music and rereading my favorite books. I like soccer, and I am a longtime fan of Futbal Club Barcelona.

What I love about Mater Dei
Mater Dei reminds me of my own experience at my high school, Catholic Central High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where academic disciplines, sports and performing arts events, and all student activities are open to the infusion of Catholic values.

Other experience
I have also taught elementary school, middle school, and college level French courses.

Education
Ph.D. Candidate, Romance Languages and Literatures, University of Oregon; M.A. in French Language and Literature, Michigan State University; B.A. in French Language and Literature, Calvin University

At MD since: 2017

Teaching since: 1989

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Name: Mr. Christopher Pham
Position: World Languages Teacher
Email: Send email