Stories

My participation in the Math Leadership Program has not only helped me to become a proven leader in my school community as a math mentor, but in the Archdiocesan community as well. This past fall I had the opportunity to facilitate a professional development session on problem solving at two of the Fall ADW Collaboration Day meetings, where I shared research, NCTM standards, and proven strategies learned in the Math Leadership Program.

The Mathematics Leadership Program has provided me with the knowledge and skills needed to become a math leader. By completing this program, I have been given opportunities to continue to build my leadership skills and offered several new and exciting roles and duties at my school. I am now currently receiving my Administration certificate.

I had never thought about being anything but a classroom teacher; yet after years of experience, I considered becoming a reading specialist. This led me to the Notre Dame’s Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach Program, where I learned that I could also be a teacher of teachers. Reaching teachers is reaching students, and isn’t that why we all entered this profession?

The last few classes in my program really enabled me to feel successful as a reading teacher. Through experiences and case studies with students, I was able to see the benefits of my instruction and interventions. I found that I really enjoy providing professional development to colleagues. As I end this program, I feel assured in furthering my career as a Reading Specialist or Literacy Coach. I believe I am well prepared and knowledgeable in the existing field of literacy instruction.

Notre Dame of Maryland University has equipped me to be an effective reading specialist by the rigorous instruction and guidance that I received during my course of study. I learned current theories and practices from both my professors and my peers.

The STEM program at Notre Dame has made a life changing impact on my teaching and learning. I enrolled in the program with limited knowledge of what STEM is and now I’m able to support others in my school where needed. The best part of my experiences were constant hands-on learning opportunities and building long lasting relationships with my teachers and peers. It has enabled me, coached me, and given me the confidence to incorporate STEM in my classroom. I’m a proud alumni of this program at NDMU.

I chose to join Operation TEACH because of the community that the program has created. I wanted to be a part of it and feel that I had people to lean on and look to when times got tough. I knew that in this program, everyone would be going through the same things as me, and I wanted that support.

I chose to participate in Operation TEACH because of the personal and professional support given while having the opportunity to explore the vocation of teaching in a Catholic school. I enjoy the solidarity and sharing my experiences as a new teacher with the other young teachers in the program. I also enjoy teaching in a Catholic school because I am able to educate the whole student – spiritually, intellectually, and physically.

I chose to join Operation TEACH for their many opportunities to grow as an individual - spiritually and professionally. I enjoy the amazing friendships created in such a short period of time.

I chose Operation TEACH because I wanted to be a part of a community of teachers that works to be supportive to our students and to each other. I enjoy the kindness of all the teachers and all the positivity I've encountered so far in the program.