Department Highlights
Classes in Communication Arts include Speech, Interpersonal Communications, Junior and College Composition, Journalism and Literature. Dual credit is offered in College Composition I & II, Interpersonal Communication and Oral Communication for a total of 12 hours. A variety of electives are offered in odd and even graduating years.
Communication Arts Department Staff
Classes: English I, III and IV
Additional Duties: Senior Class Moderator; Senior Homeroom 404
Degrees and Certifications: B.S. in Secondary English Education from Southeast Missouri State; Catechesis Certification-Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau; CPR Certification
Professional Memberships: National Catholic Educational Association; National Council of Teachers of English; Missouri Area Teachers of English; Southeast Missouri English Teachers Association
Recognitions: Who’s Who Among American Teachers
2023-2024: 26 years of service to Notre Dame High School
Classes: Advanced English I, College Composition I, College Composition II
Additional Duties: Sophomore Homeroom 409; Quill and Scroll Moderator
Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Arts in English from Southeast Missouri State University; Master of Arts in English from Truman State University
2023-24: 3 years of service to Notre Dame High School
Classes: AM Men’s Choir, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Communications, Treble Choir, Music Theory, Music Appreciation, Concert Choir, Mixed Chorus
Additional Duties: Encore Club Moderator; Tri-M Honor Society Moderator; Vocal Director for Spring Musicals
Degree: B.A. in Education from Fontbonne College; M.A. in Education from Southeast Missouri State; Masters in Music Education from Southeast Missouri State
Professional Memberships: National Association for Music Education; Missouri Music Educators Association; American Choral Directors Association; Missouri Choral Directors Association; National Catholic Educational Association; Speech & Theatre Association of Missouri; National Council of Teachers of English
Recognitions: Apple for the Teacher Award-Encore Federated Music Club; Missouri Choral Directors-Outstanding District Director; National Society of High School Scholars Recognition; Member of Notre Dame’s Performing & Visual Arts Hall of Fame
2023-2024: 31 years of service to Notre Dame High School
Classes: English II; Advanced English II; Junior Comp
Additional Duties: Freshman Homeroom 405; Assistant Softball Coach
Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English from Williams University; CPR certified
Professional Memberships: Southeast Missouri English Teachers Association; National Council of Teachers of English; National Catholic Educational Association
2023-24: 8 years of service to Notre Dame High School
Classes: Acting 1; Technical Theatre Practicum; Business Math; English 3/4; Earth Science
Additional Duties: Backstage Blue Moderator; Thespian Honors Society Moderator; Fall Play Director; Spring Musical Director; Chess Club
Degrees and Certifications: Masters in Business Administration
2023-24: 2 years of service to Notre Dame High School