Ms. Alison Barberic '01
Department: CORE Ministry. Ms. Barberic teaches Theology 9.
How long have you been teaching at the Academy?: This school year will be Ms. Barberic’s 21st year.
How long have you been teaching at the Academy?: This school year will be Ms. Barberic’s 21st year.
Why did you want to become a teacher?:“My parents were teachers, and their love for education and their students inspired me to want to be a teacher,” Ms. Barberic shared. “I loved the idea of working with high schoolers at such a pivotal time in their development. Every year that goes by confirms my decision to become a teacher - I really believe it is the best job in the world!”
What do you enjoy most about the Academy?: Ms. Barberic shared the following, “My former teacher, colleague, and mentor, Mrs. Cathy Lanning Knittel '67 used to say that being a teacher is like "having a front row seat at the fountain of youth." That's what I enjoy most - every day, I get to experience and be inspired by the enthusiasm of our students. They gift me with the privilege of hearing their hopes and dreams, as well as their struggles and challenges. It's a gift to be a part of the lives of so many young people!”
What is your favorite tradition at the Academy?: “I love the Eucharistic Minister Commissioning Mass,” Ms. Barberic shared. “Families and friends of the seniors being commissioned as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are invited to attend. The first people the seniors give Communion to are their loved ones. It's so special to see parents and grandparents receive the Body of Christ from their daughters and granddaughters. I think I cry every year!”
