Chris Wardwell: Retreats Planner, Devoted Eagle, and Director of the Basilian Network for Education and the New Evangelization

Chris Wardwell (’84) is a native Houstonian, a frequent visitor of the Kentucky hills, and the newest director of the Basilian Network for Education and the New Evangelization (BNENE). Prior to assuming this new role, he taught at various Catholic schools in the Houston area, including St. Thomas, and has written multiple textbooks published by [...]

By |2024-10-25T08:36:33-05:00October 25th, 2024|Faculty Profiles|0 Comments

On Bridging Catholic Faith and Modern Science: Becky Dowdy, Dean of Science

“We have a great respect for the intellect and belief that an education in the truth leads to both great scholarship and great spirituality. We believe that the teaching of truth reveals God’s creation. Some of the truths are intellectual, and others are spiritual. These truths complement one another, and neither contradict nor conflict with [...]

By |2024-10-21T08:13:53-05:00October 21st, 2024|Faculty Profiles, Academics, Campus News|0 Comments

St. Thomas High School Welcomes Brad Carn, Head Athletic Performance Coach

Originally hailing from Dothan, Alabama, Brad Carn has joined the STH Athletics Department as Head Athletic Performance Coach. In his first months of working for the school, he has brought new technologies and training tactics to each sports team, creating stronger and more resilient student-athletes, both on and off the field. “The addition of an [...]

By |2024-10-04T08:56:52-05:00October 4th, 2024|Athletics, Faculty Profiles|0 Comments

Faith, Family, and Commitment to St. Thomas: Meet Lisa Mumbach, Assistant to the Principal and Assistant Principal

Lisa Mumbach has served the St. Thomas community as Administrative Assistant to the Principal and Assistant Principal, for nearly 21 years. Throughout her time at STH, she has supported five different principals and all members of the faculty through her work, always keeping goodness, discipline, and knowledge as her motivation. “I love the environment of [...]

By |2024-09-24T08:10:25-05:00September 12th, 2024|Faculty Profiles, Administration|0 Comments

20 in ’20 | The Most Impactful Identities of St. Thomas Academics and Development Since 2010 | Fourth and Final in Series

How do we remember our contributors? Some leave indelible impressions through tenure over years or even decades, thereby becoming part of an institution’s fabric through their dependable presence. Others shine brightly, creating unforgettable memories regardless of their longevity. Others still permeate our consciousness for their role as selfless facilitators, whether lifting colleagues or the community [...]

By |2020-03-06T11:10:30-06:00February 24th, 2020|Alumni, Faculty Profiles, Campus News, Academics|0 Comments

Going 10 Rounds With Jennifer McDonald Pearson, PhD

The St. Thomas faculty member tackles a speed round of questions. Before joining the ranks of college prep academia, you lived bright lights, big city in the frantic world of advertising. How did you land on Madison Avenue (or more accurately, West 33rd Street) as a talented, wide eyed LSU graduate? "I cold called agencies [...]

By |2019-11-07T11:31:34-06:00November 6th, 2019|Faculty Profiles, Academics, Campus News|0 Comments

Going 10 Rounds with Dean of Students Rod Takacs

St. Thomas Dean of Students Rod Takacs tackles a speed round of questions. As the highest ranking Lord of Discipline (in complete accord with goodness and knowledge), what’s the most outrageously creative albeit untruthful excuse/alibi that sparked your internal bemusement from a guilty party trying in vain to avoid inevitable wrath? "This has actually happened [...]

By |2020-02-17T16:07:09-06:00June 11th, 2019|Campus News, Faculty Profiles|0 Comments

Going 10 Rounds with Ed Marintsch, PhD

The acclaimed faculty member completing his 33rd academic year within the science and math departments at St. Thomas tackles a speed round of questions. Originally you’re from New York City, attended Christ the King High School, Middle Village, Queens. Later, City College of New York. What brought you to Houston? "I took a job with [...]

By |2018-07-19T17:12:02-05:00April 11th, 2018|Faculty Profiles, Campus News|3 Comments
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