Schools

Since arriving at St. Mary’s three years ago, Biscuit has become far more than some sort of school mascot. The emotional support dog, which school leaders believe to be the first permanent animal of her kind at a school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, is woven into daily life at the pre-K-to-12 campus, helping ease stress, boost morale and provide comfort to students, teachers and parents alike.

When Bernard Mambo, a French teacher at St. John’s Catholic Prep in Buckeystown, travels with high school students abroad, he carries his “big book” with him at all times. Filled with medical records, dietary concerns, notarized permission slips and other details about everyone on the trip, the book – really a large binder – helps him know exactly what to do should a situation arise, he said.

After six years of teaching at St. Mark School in Catonsville, Juliana D’Alessandro has found her niche: upper elementary-age students – specifically fourth-grade students.

Some of Catherine Kauffmann’s favorite things to do are working with texts and writing. As a high school English teacher at Maryvale Preparatory School in Lutherville, Kauffmann is able to do both.

Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Baltimore are investing in new classrooms, athletic facilities, gathering spaces and student commons designed to strengthen academics, faith formation and community life. Here are some examples of the larger projects underway.