“My students and colleagues make coming to work each day exciting and I am so grateful for the opportunities that this place affords for me to grow personally and professionally,"
Excellence in Teaching
Constituting the values and beliefs about excellence in teaching specifically for Ursuline, the Three Pillars of Teaching Excellence are the foundation on which the Academy's professional learning framework is built.
Reflecting the writings of St. Angela Merici, Ursuline educators demonstrate the following pillars of excellence:
- Called to teach as a vocation: Ursuline educators are passionate and are inherently called to teaching as a vocation.
- Cherish students as the center of our work: At Ursuline, educators support students, teaching to the wholeness of the student and viewing each one as a child of God.
- Devoted to Learning: Ursuline educators are learners who model openness, humility, excitement, and curiosity to students, colleagues, and the broader community.
"Ursuline has a professional learning environment that encourages community and collaboration. I'm constantly inspired by my peers to be a better teacher, person, and coworker. We support and build each other up and help each other find strategies for teaching. I wouldn't be the teacher I am without the insights I've gained from my colleagues."
-Dr. Corby Baxter, English
Faculty News
Congratulations to Jocelyn Holmes, this year's Hal and Joann Tehan Award Recipient, and Olivia Ide, Teacher of the Year. View also for employee milestones and best wishes to those retiring this year.
The "Lead. Learn. Proclaim." Award is given to outstanding leaders in Catholic education and honored at the NCEA 2024 Convention in Pittsburgh, PA.