“Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic School seeks to inspire the future leaders of this world on a daily basis through teaching the whole child – mind, body, and spirit.  It is my mission to motivate, encourage and empower each and every member of our school community to continue our mission of excellence as students, children of God, educators, parent-partners, community partners, and lifelong learners.”

Mrs. Morrow joined St. Paul the Apostle in the Fall of 2019

Education:

• Masters in Curriculum Instruction and Design – American College of Education
• Masters in Educational Leadership- American College of Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with Reading Endorsement- Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame, IN
• An alumna of both St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School & Catholic Central High School, Grand Rapids, MI

Experience

• 2 years teaching in Chicago Public Schools
• 5 years teaching in Godwin Heights Public Schools
• 6 Years as Instructional Specialist in Godwin Heights Public Schools

Mrs. Morrow is a lifelong member of Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Parish.

“St. Paul is a very nurturing and engaging school. The parents are involved, and help in many ways. The students are top-notch and make it easier to teach the curriculum. I like being involved with the students and knowing more about them as individuals. With smaller class sizes, that is definitely possible!”

• Master of Education, Aquinas College
• Bachelor of Arts, St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame
• Learning Disabilities Endorsement

“Teaching here at St. Paul is the ideal job for me. Not only do I get a chance to teach a great group of kids, I also get a chance to discuss the Catholic faith with them, which is something I have always wanted to do. I am looking forward to being a member of the St. Paul community.”

• Bachelor of Arts, Aquinas College
• Major in Social Studies, minor in Language Arts
• Catechist in the Grand Rapids Diocese

• Graduated with Honors from CMU 2015
• Math major & ELA minor

“Learning a foreign language at an early age is beneficial to the growth of our student’s language development. I love to teach the St. Paul’s children and see how eager they are to learn. Sharing my knowledge of the Spanish language and culture to a student body that values their education is rewarding.”

• Masters – Curriculum and Instruction, Michigan State University
• Bachelor of Arts, K-12 certified in Spanish/Education, Potsdam State University, New York
• Continuing Education, Member of MIWWLA (Michigan World Language Association)
• Twenty two years teaching Spanish (20 of those years at the K-5 level)

“I feel called to do this work. Preschool is the foundation for future learning and an opportunity to gain confidence, social skills, and a strong sense of spirituality. I’m honored to have the opportunity to introduce the youngest students to St. Paul the Apostle School and blessed to be part of the dedicated staff.”

• Continuous professional development through the Grand Rapids Diocese, Kent ISD, and online courses.
• Master of Education in the Practice of Teaching, Early Childhood concentration
• Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, minor in Language Arts

“In a Catholic school, a God-centered education is primary to the learning experience. Expectations are high spiritually, socially and academically and the children rise to the challenge.”

• Graduate studies, Western Michigan University, Central Michigan University
• Bachelor of Science, Grand Valley State University, Psychology and Special Education
• Highly Certified Religious Education recipient
• Tutoring experience at Severe Learning Disabilities Center