PREP FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
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to earn a master’s degree from Fairfield University in 1984 in Instructional Computer Science, thus setting the stage for the next chapter in her career path.
A 43-YEAR, MULTIDIMENSIONAL CAREER
Tribute to Colleen Keltos
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n June of 1980, I was desperate to find a teacher to cover a Chemistry class in our Summer School Program. Colleen Keltos (nee Coyle), a recent graduate of Fairfield University, graciously volunteered to teach the class on incredibly short notice, even though she was not scheduled to begin her Prep teaching career until September. This generosity of spirit and willingness to serve, no matter what the task, became the modus
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operandi for this multi-talented professional’s stellar 43-year ministry of service to the Fairfield Prep Community.
Multi-Subject Teacher Colleen began her career as a science teacher who was known for her competence in the classroom, her passion for teaching, her ability to actively engage her students in the learning process, and her high expectations that her students
always strive for excellence. However, she was also known for her compassionate concern for the success of all of her students, especially those who struggled with the subject matter. Colleen taught a variety of science classes including Biology, Honors Biology and Chemistry; and when the need arose, true to her generosity of spirit, she also taught Algebra I and II. Her intellectual curiosity led her
Colleen along with her longtime friend and colleague, Maureen Bohan, were the prime movers who propelled Fairfield Prep into the age of the instructional use of computers. They began by expanding the math curriculum to include several courses in Computer Science, including the programming languages of Basic I, II, Introduction to Pascal and AP Pascal, all taught by Colleen and Maureen. They also designed and implemented a mandatory freshman course in Computer Literacy.
Director of Computer Science and Technology In recognition of her leadership role in developing curriculum,
