Education

Exceptional Educator

Nathan Stant, principal of St. John Elementary School in Delphos, is carrying on a long legacy of outstanding Catholic education in the Diocese of Toledo. Stant wrote, “It is a great blessing to work/minister at St. John’s Elementary School every day, as we have the opportunity to partner with parents in the foundation of their children’s Faith, Academic and Social Development. Our Mission is to encourage all to learn and live a Christ-centered life.”

Stant was recently honored as one of 10 recipients of a national award for excellence in Catholic education. The National Catholic Educational Association’s Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Awards “recognize outstanding efforts, contributions, and achievements on behalf of Catholic school education.” Matt Daniels, senior director of Catholic education for the Diocese of Toledo said, “Nathan Stant, the principal at our elementary school at St. John the Evangelist Parish School in Delphos, exudes the zeal and excellence that helps make God known, loved and served to our teachers, staff, students and families. We are grateful for his leadership and thrilled that he is recognized in such a way.”

— Graceful Living staff