Why St. Thomas More School?

What Our Students Think...

“I love STM because I love uniforms, homework, and reading.”

                            - Natasha 1st Grade 

“I like STM because our teachers are nice, and we meet new friends.”

                            - Gianna 2nd Grade 

“I love STM because I love the kindness that I see through my classmates. Our school encourages us to see Jesus through our classmates, and that is what I see and love.”

                            - Jordan 5th Grade 

“We are so extremely fortunate that we have the privilege of going to a Catholic school. I really enjoy learning about my religion and taking what I learn to a greater extent and applying it to my everyday life. St. Thomas More also has fabulous teachers. Our teachers not only educate us with so many things, but they make learning fun.”

                            - Maddie 7th Grade

What Our Teachers Think...

"I like teaching at St. Thomas More because I can live and share my faith with others everyday. We nurture and foster Gospel values and grow together as we grow closer to God."

                            - Mrs. O'Brien 6th Grade

STM Teachers: the Best and the Brightest

• All teachers have their BA or BS and have been awarded degrees in Elementary Education, History, English, Math, Science, Art, Health and Physical Education, and Psychology.
• During their educational careers, many teachers have been on the Dean's List, graduated Cum Laude and Summa Cum Laude, awarded high honors, named MVP and inducted into the Hall of Fame.
• Almost 75% of teachers either have their Master's Degree or are pursuing their Master's Degree.
• Many teachers have been nominated or received teaching awards throughout their career. Some of the awards have been Who’s Who in American Education, College of Education Student Teaching Award, Golden Flask Award for Outstanding Contribution to Science Education, Teacher of the Year, Golden Apple Award, and Outstanding Educator Award.
• Nearly 75% of teachers either have or are pursuing their Religious Certification.
• Teachers have over 700 years of combined teaching experience. Several have worked as administrators or even principals before joining us here at St. Thomas More.
• Over 10 teachers have been at St. Thomas More for more than 15 years.
• Teachers are well rounded, speaking foreign languages such as Spanish, Polish, French, German, and Ukrainian.  Almost all teachers volunteer in some way in their community and/or church. They even find time to enjoy hobbies such as running, stargazing, ballroom dancing, reading, traveling, snorkeling and gardening.