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Turning to the Spirit
Yesterday was Pentecost, the Birthday of the Church. Fifty days after Christ rose from the dead, and 10 days after he ascended into heaven,

Kathleen Mock
May 20, 20243 min read


Holy Mary, Pray For Us
During the month of May, we look to Mary, who is our model of perfection. From her humble beginnings, she, without hesitation, said “Yes” to

Kathleen Mock
May 12, 20242 min read


To Thank A Teacher
Every one of us can recall a teacher who made an impact in our lives, and perhaps guided us toward our future careers. I knew that I wanted

Kathleen Mock
May 5, 20242 min read


I Am the Bread of Life
Every year as we approach graduation, I ask our Eighth Grade students to reflect back on their most memorable experiences as a St....

Kathleen Mock
Apr 29, 20242 min read


Word Power
As native English speakers, we have learned through years of practice and repetition how to decode and comprehend words...

Kathleen Mock
Apr 21, 20242 min read


Spreading Easter Joy
It was wonderful to be back on campus today after our 10-day vacation. The sun was shining, and all our students and staff spent a good part

Kathleen Mock
Apr 7, 20242 min read


Exercise your Faith
Anything we pursue in life requires motivation, perseverance, and much patience. Whether an accomplished athlete or musician, an author or m

Kathleen Mock
Mar 24, 20242 min read


Finding the Perfect Balance
For most of us, technology is a vital part of our lives. From making appointments, to accessing our medical records, to emailing and texting

Kathleen Mock
Mar 10, 20242 min read


Here Comes the Sun
This morning, as I drove to school, I was so happy the sun was shining, after a dreary weekend of clouds and rain. “It’s going to be a good

Kathleen Mock
Mar 3, 20243 min read


The Luckiest People in the World
An article from The Hoffman Institute argues that it is important for humans to interact with one another because it stimulates brain...

Kathleen Mock
Feb 19, 20242 min read


Remembering the 1960s
In the words of writer and philosopher George Santayana, “Those who forget history are condemned to repeat it.” It is important to study pas

Kathleen Mock
Jan 22, 20243 min read


Obligation or Opportunity?
HAPPY NEW YEAR! New beginnings are always exciting because while we reflect on the great moments and experiences of the past, we also look f

Kathleen Mock
Jan 8, 20242 min read


What An Honor!
A Global Review Team evaluated both documents, and as a result, we were awarded the status of a Visible Learning Associate School, and were

Kathleen Mock
Dec 31, 20233 min read


Merry Christmas!
On behalf of the faculty and staff of St. Michael's School, I wish you a very Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year!

Kathleen Mock
Dec 21, 20231 min read


He Lives In You
During the Season of Advent, we spend time in prayer and preparation, not only for the coming of Jesus at Christmas and Christ’s Second Comi

Kathleen Mock
Dec 11, 20232 min read


The Reason for the Season
This past weekend marked the beginning of Advent and the start of a new liturgical year. In Mark’s Gospel yesterday, Jesus said to his disci

Kathleen Mock
Dec 4, 20232 min read


100 Years From Now
This past week, I was able to indulge in two of my favorite pastimes: gardening and reading. My favorite literary genres are non-fiction, sp

Kathleen Mock
Nov 27, 20233 min read


What Brings You Joy?
Autumn has always been my most favorite time of the year. I look forward to putting out my Fall decorations, and it is so exciting when groc

Kathleen Mock
Nov 13, 20234 min read


How Did I Do?
It is likely that all of us, during our educational formation, whether in grade school, high school, or at the university level, experienced

Kathleen Mock
Nov 6, 20233 min read


A New Set of Goals
As we come to the end of the first quarter of the school year, it is important to take time and reflect on the successes your child has expe

Kathleen Mock
Oct 22, 20232 min read
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