Mr. Maitland's has probably sold you a book. He and his wife have owned the Reader's Cafe bookstore in downtown Hanover since 1996. His career at Delone Catholic started in 2012 with coaching soccer. Eventually, he joined the English Department in 2017 as well. He also hosts the popular Foos Ball Club during the twice-a-month Activities period.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Arts, Villanova University, Villanova, Pa., 1986
Bachelor of Arts, English, Villanova University, Villanova, Pa.,1987
Master of Arts, English Literature, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa., 1991
Teacher Certification, Wilson College, Chambersburg, Pa., 2019
Certification
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Instructional I, English, 7-12
Professional Experience
English Teacher, Delone Catholic High School, 2017-present
What is your favorite motto?
"I don't know--what's a motto with you" (from The Lion King, which of course is a rewrite of Hamlet)
Why do you choose to work at Delone Catholic?
The students are wonderful; they are eager to learn.
What is your favorite Delone Catholic tradition?
The Bonfire--where all the fall sports, band, and students rally together for the beginning of a new year.
What inspires you as an educator?
I learn something new every day--whether in preparing for a lesson or in the responses to questions by the students during class.
How do your courses prepare students to lead and to serve?
Not every one of my students will be a writer or an English teacher, but in studying the texts of American and English literature, students understand the historical and cultural basis of our current society. Moreover, by examining many various texts, students are able to analyze, a skill they will need in any walk of life.
