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February 16, 2009April 14, 2010

Catholic Teachers Save 6 Year Old Girl

Two teachers at East Boston Central Catholic School saved the life of a six-year-old student when she collapsed at school from a heart ailment. The two teachers, Kathy Carabine and Robert Casaletto, performed CPR when the student’s heart stopped. The student is now in stable condition at a local hospital. See the full story here. Congratulations to these two heroes. Show your appreciation by emailing them at kcarabine@ebccs.org and rcasaletto@ebccs.org.

Update: see video footage of these heroic teachers here.

January 14, 2009April 14, 2010

First Lady Visits Catholic School in Final Visit

Laura Bush chose a Catholic school to mark her final school visit as First Lady. The students and teachers at Little Flower Catholic School in Bethesda, Maryland heard Mrs. Bush praise the contributions Catholic schools make to the United States. For the full story see the article by the Catholic News Agency.

May 15, 2008February 15, 2009

Buzz Lightyear and Saint Peter

If you’re teaching elementary students about St. Peter be sure to check out Fr. Roderick’s article, Buzz Lightyear is My Hero, in which he compares the Pixar hero to the Christian hero. You’ll also learn about the real Buzz Lightyear, a former Swiss pilot named Yves Rossy.

Every Catholic school teacher and catechist should check out FatherRoderick.com and his Catholic media supersite, SQPN.

May 14, 2008February 15, 2009

An Example to a New Generation of Teachers

What does it mean to be committed to Catholic education? Ask Rosemary Kingston and Judy Lanini of Notre Dame High School in Salinas, California. They retire together this year after 57 combined years of teaching at the ages of 67 and 70. That’s right–67 years old and 70 years old. Where did their dedication come from? A hint can be found on Rosemary’s staff page on the Notre Dame website:

I have enjoyed every minute I have spent in the classroom. It is a real joy working with young women. I am blessed that I am now teaching the daughters of my previous students. I love to attend co-curricular activities, especially athletic events. Over the years, many parents and students have become my friends. I have had the privilege of reading at their weddings and being a god parent to their children.

One of the hallmarks of working in Catholic schools is the community atmosphere that arises out of a group of people dedicated to a common cause working together for the sake of the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Congratulations to Rosemary and Judy, and thank you for your years of service. For more about their story, see this article in the Californian.