Austrian Exchange
Kaitlyn M., with Shannon H. & Kaitlin M.
March 19, 2012
For the past week Padua Academy has been hosting a group of thirteen Austrian exchange students along with two chaperones. The Austrians traveled a twelve hour flight to spend a few days with Padua and Salesianum students to get a glimpse of what it is like to live in America. We sat down with one of ...
Padua’s Guardian Angel: Sarah Smith
Bridget F., Reporter
February 21, 2012
Those who knew Sarah knew her for her beautiful smile, happy personality, positive attitude, and her great enthusiasm. Sarah was a junior here at Padua and, on January 24th, she left us to return to Heaven to be with our Lord. Sarah attended Immaculate Conception School in Elkton, Maryland for kindergarten...
Padua Academy Welcomes Mrs. Burris
Morgan S., Reporter
February 16, 2012
Padua Academy welcomes Mrs. Burris, one of our new Spanish teachers. Mrs. Burris is a Padua graduate and grew up in Wilmington, DE. She attended University of Delaware where she started majoring in theatre, and then changed to a French major with Italian minor because she wanted to travel with the stu...
New Career, New Opportunity
January 12, 2012
Over the 2011-2012 school year, Padua Academy welcomes many new additions to our teaching staff. Mrs. Wise is one of the many new teachers Padua Academy was so lucky to acquire. Mrs. Wise was born in Delaware and attended Saint Mary Magdalene for grade school and Archmere Academy for High School. After...
Mr. McAteer Joins Padua Staff
Silinda C., Reporter
December 5, 2011
Padua Academy welcomes Mr. McAteer, one of our new social studies teachers. He was born in the quiet suburbs of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and attended Lansdale Catholic High School. After graduating, he moved to Philadelphia and attended Temple University. He is the youngest of five children and at one...
Sallies Grad Teaches at Padua
Marissa B., Reporter
November 28, 2011
This 2011-2012 school year, our school has added many fabulous individuals to the Padua Academy Faculty. Mr. Mahler, teacher of U.S. History and Christian Lifestyles, is just one of these new members of our community. Mr. Mahler was born in Texas, but after just a year, he and his family moved to...
Welcome Mr. Wills
Ashlyn I., Reporter
November 18, 2011
Padua Academy welcomes our new arts department teacher, Mr. Wills. He is a graduate from the Maryland Institute College of Art where he attended undergraduate and graduate school, receiving a BFA in Fiber/textiles and an MAT in art education. Mr. Wills chose to chase his dreams and become an art teac...
¡Meet Señora Bilbao!
November 3, 2011
Padua Academy welcomes Mrs. Bilbao, our new Spanish teacher! She is a Wilmington, Delaware, native and was an only child, raised by a mom, dad, and step-dad. Her parents encouraged her to find a job at an early age, so she started working at Kahunaville at age 15. While attending St. Mark's Hig...
Is There a Nurse in the House?
Lawren D., Reporter
October 30, 2011
Padua Academy welcomes our new Infirmary Nurse, Mrs. Sarah Bridge. She was born and raised in Delaware where she is now happily married and the proud parent of two children; a son who is a sophomore at our brother school, Salesianum, and a daughter who is in the seventh grade. It is clear that Mrs....
