Meet Our New Faculty
Mr. Hubert Saunders
Sophomore Theology Teacher
Lives in: Redford Born in: Detroit
Spouse: Monica
Prior Employment: Theology teacher at St.
Frances Cabrini in Allen Park
What did you know about Brother Rice
before you were hired: There is a long and
trusted legacy at Brother Rice.
What is something everyone should
know about you: I absolutely love teaching
theology. My goal is to be in union with the
Magisterium that Jesus’ voice is lifted up!!
What is something most people don’t
know about you: I’m also a bookkeeper at a Catholic church in Detroit,
instructor at my home parish, and adjunct faculty member at Sacred Heart
Major Seminary.
Keith Shafer
Latin I Teacher
Lives in: Livonia Born In: Buffalo, NY
Spouse: Emily
Prior employment: I taught at Truman
State University, the University of Missouri,
Missisquoi Valley High School (VT), and
Middlebury Union High School (VT)
What did you know about Brother Rice
before you were hired: I knew almost
nothing about Brother Rice.
What is something everyone should know
about you: I’m a diehard Boston Red Sox fan.
What is something most people don’t
know about you: I once had a job reading obituaries all day.
The new B-Wing combined with
our current spectacular science
and engineering staff will provide
limitless options. With more
room, newer technology and
advanced learning opportunities
the ceiling is higher than ever —
literally and figuratively.
Sister Barbara O’Neill
Sophomore and Junior Theology
Teacher
Lives in: Farmington Hills
Born in: Philadelphia, PA
Prior employment: I have been a formal
classroom teacher for 21 years, teaching first
and second grades and then high school.
What did you know about Brother Rice
before you were hired: I had always heard
about the great spirit among the students,
faculty, administration and parents.
What is something everyone should know
about you: I have worked as a consultant,
workshop presenter and liturgy team member for parishes, dioceses, and
national conventions.
What is something most people don’t know about you: I am working
with a major composer on new workshop ideas that incorporate the use
of music in ritual, writing for a newsletter, and exploring the possibility of
publishing a book or series of books to be used as resources in parishes
and schools.
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