Junior High Teachers

John Sciulla
Junior High Social Studies

Education

Ohio University/Kent State University
Bachelor of Science in Education

Kent State University
Master of Education

Philosophy

Our students are tomorrow’s leaders; it is our duty as teachers, parents, and administrators to help them to develop the requisite skills for success not only in high school and in college, but also in life. There is no greater responsibility than the nurturing and educating of our children.

I am proud to teach at Mater Dei Academy and will do my very best, everyday, with and through Jesus Christ, for our kids.

Angela Mullins
Junior High Math

Education

Notre Dame College
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

Philosophy

I believe all students can learn if given the chance. Knowing that all my students are unique and need a stimulating environment to grow physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually is why I believe all my students can teach me to be better and help them to learn more. I also continue to be an example of a life-long learner by developing myself both professionally and spiritually to cultivate the growth and learning of my students. Most importantly all my students know they are loved and prayed for by me daily.

I have had many positive encounters with students and staff from MDA. I am very excited to be teaching at Mater Dei Academy.

Sr. Marie Paule Junior High Religion

Education

University of Antananarivo, Madagascar
Bachelor of Secondary Education in Language Arts Malagasy, English, French
Ursuline College
Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Business Major in Religious Studies, Catholic Minor in Management Information Systems Educational

Philosophy

I really believe that our life is a gift from God. What we do with our life is our gift back to God. I wanted to be a teacher since I was ten years old. I realized that my dream became true in 1992. For many years, I have been an elementary teacher and an educator from pre-K to RCIA. I have worked for Faith formation of youth and adults from ages three to Ninety. Besides teaching, I like arts, crafts, music, and nature, especially flowers. My goal is help students to learn, live, love and share the Faith. I want them to always remember that they are loved by God who loves us unconditionally. We are all learners; we are all teachers; we are all brothers; we are all sisters; we are family in the Lord. We can make a difference by working together with love and respect. We all can always grow spiritually and intellectually.

I love working at Mater Dei Academy because it is family oriented. I can experience a great solidarity here. Teamwork makes dream work. Students, parents, teachers and staff are a GREAT TEAM.

Angela Merkel
Junior High Language Arts

Education

Lake Erie College
Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education
Mars Hill University-NC – K-12 Gifted Intervention Specialist

Philosophy
My role as a middle childhood educator is to create a community of readers, writers, and thinkers where students feel safe, respected, and loved. Students will continue to develop and strengthen important life skills such as communications, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. I will challenge my students to reach their goals as they prepare for high school.

I am excited to join Mater Dei Academy, because it is a Catholic faith-based community dedicated to helping all children develop to their full potential.

Junior High Science

Education

Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Arts in Education

Philosophy