I taught 7th grade at Our Lady of Lourdes from January to June 1970. I also taught both a 4th and 6th grade English class, as well. Sister Juliana was the principal then. Mrs. DelPapa was the eighth grade teacher who taught next door to me and greatly helped me. I was brand new to teaching and learned much in that six months. I especially remember Sister Benedictine, who taught one of the lower grades but who was so very skilled in working with all ages of children.
I left Lourdes to go to work for the next school year for Richmond Public Schools at the Adult Career Development Center and remained there for 34 years until retiring as the Center’s principal.
But, I must say that in all my years of education, that first six months was one of the best experiences of my career. I often referred Lourdes to peers, parents, and other RPS audiences as a place with love and dedication of Lourdes teachers and the full commitment of Lourdes parents. Your school was and is superb. You showed me first hand that homes and schools can be united and all benefit.
