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Faculty/Staff Accomplishments
David Garwacki
David Garwacki won the Arizona State Outstanding American History Teacher contest. The annual award is given by the Daughters of the American Revolution Historian General. Congratulations, David!
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Brian Holstrom
Brian Holstrom, Salpointe History teacher, published an article in World History Connected titled The Case for Ecology and the Environment in World History Instruction. Brian also served as a guest editor for other articles related to “Ecology and the Environment in World History.” The case study was presented at the World History Association’s annual conference this summer in Bilbao, Spain, and published in the World History Connected journal.
Fr. Mike Joyce, O.Carm.
Fr. Mike Joyce, O.Carm., was ordained in Darien, IL on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Fr. Mike served as a Carmelite intern at Salpointe from 2017-2019, working in Campus Ministry, Advancement and teaching theology. Theology Department Head Gail Urbanski and Advancement Director Jennifer Harris attended the ordination on behalf of Salpointe. “When I met and worked with Mike Joyce five years ago, I got to know a young man who was enthusiastic to learn and serve. While discerning his future with the Carmelites, he remained mindful of each step on that journey while being a generous member of the Lancer Community. I was honored and excited to join the Carmelites, as well as Mike’s family and friends for his Ordination in May,” said Gail Urbanski.
(Above: Fr. Mike is pictured with Fr. Nepi Willemsen, Bishop Ronald Hicks and Fr. Carl Markelz, Carmelite Prior Provincial)
Christine Huey
Christine Huey, Salpointe Art History teacher, was accepted into Harvard University to earn an Instructional Leadership Certificate. This certificate will help develop her role of Instructional Coach within Salpointe, which begins this school year.
Ericka Quintero
Salpointe’s drama teacher, Ericka Quintero, received the 2021 Arizona Thespians Teacher of the Year Award for the South Region. This award is given annually to a teacher who demonstrates courage and devotion to the Performing Arts Program. Congratulations, Ericka!
Enjoy a recipe from Salpointe’s 1970s cookbook featuring recipes from Lancer families.
