Middle School
- Sixth Grade - Ms. Liliana Romero
- Mrs. Jean Conrad Seventh Grade
- Mrs. Justine McKenna
- Eighth Grade - Mrs. Karen Mraz
- Seventh Grade - Mrs. Michelle Helm
- Accelerated Math Grades Seventh and Eighth - Mr. Ed Pawley
- School Supply Lists
Ms. Liliana Romero , Sixth Grade
I am a Davis local who attended St James Elementary School. I attended UC Davis and received a Bachelors in English Lit., an Elementary Credential, and a Masters of Education. In my spare time, I love to go social dancing (Lindy Hop, Balboa, West Coast Swing, Brazillian Zouk,etc.). I also sings for the Latin mass at St Mary's every third Sunday.
Mrs. Jean Conrad Seventh Grade
As a child, I grew up in New York City and was very lucky to have family on both coasts. I earned my BA in Math at Queens College-CUNY and began teaching in 1979. In 1981 I moved to Vacaville to be closer with family here. I spent my first few years commuting from Vacaville while teaching part time at University of California Davis. I then journeyed onward in my career as a teacher at Davis High School, Woodland High School as well as in Land Park at Holy Spirit School. In 2002, I became a teacher at Will C Wood High School teaching in the Math department and working as Math Coach and Department Chair until my retirement in 2018.
I have been enjoying my retirement, and have caught up on my reading. I love gardening and my spending time in my backyard. I am an avid music fan listening mostly to 60s (Motown) to the 90's (Alternative). My husband and I just celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary and are lucky to have our 2 children living close by. I love my dogs almost as much as I love my family-especially my 4 grandchildren.
When I found myself missing students and the energy that you can only find in a classroom, I made my way back to Notre Dame School, where both of my children attended. The sense of community and emphasis on traditional Catholic values has never changed over the years. I am very happy to be spending time here at NDS.
Mrs. Justine McKenna
Hello, my name is Justine McKenna, I'm very excited to be joining the Notre Dame Family! I was born in Vallejo and went all through school here in Vacaville. I attended California State University, Sacramento where I obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. My family's history is rich in the Catholic faith and it is my honor to be teaching here at NDS.
My husband and I live in rural Vacaville where we are kept busy with our small farm. On the weekends we enjoy camping, boating and making memories with our friends and family. I love reading, gardening, cooking and learning something new!
I am looking forward to this school year.
Go Irish!
Mrs. Karen Mraz , Eighth Grade
Hello! My name is Karen Mraz and I have been teaching at Notre Dame School since 2007. I feel truly privileged to be the Fifth Grade Teacher here at Notre Dame School. I earned my Bachelors of Arts Degree at California State University, Sacramento and went on to receive my California Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential at Chapman University. I have always enjoyed working with children and have been doing so since I started teaching Catechism Classes at St. Mary’s Parish as a teenager. I grew up in Vacaville and have been a member of Saint Mary's Parish for well over 30 years. The Notre Dame community is very important to me. All three of my children attended Notre Dame from Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. When I am not in the classroom, I enjoy reading and visiting historical sites. My most recent visit was to Abraham Lincoln’s house and tomb in Springfield, Illinois. I enjoy sharing stories of these experiences to the students in the classroom.
Mrs. Michelle Helm , Seventh Grade
Hello, my name is Michelle Helm, and I am excited to be the new middle school science teacher at Notre Dame. I am originally from Kansas, where I graduated in 2016 from Washburn University, with my Bachelors in Elementary Education. I have taught 4th grade in Oklahoma and 1st grade in Washington, and my family arrived in California last fall. My husband is in the Air Force and we have a 3 year old daughter, with another child on the way. I love to run, bake, read, and go on hikes. My favorite classes in school were all my science ones, so I am excited to learn and grow with your children!
Picture coming soon!
Mr. Ed Pawley , Accelerated Math Grades Seventh and Eighth
I grew up in New Jersey. After high school, I went to culinary school and earned my degree in culinary arts. I moved to California in 1977 to go to college. I earned my BS in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics from the University of San Francisco. I began teaching at Holy Spirit Fairfield in 1984 and have been at Notre Dame Vacaville since 1992. I also own and operate Math Masters Learning Centers. Welcome to 6th, 7th, & 8th grade Mathematics! I enjoy teaching Math very much. My first priority is for you to enjoy my class. It goes by so fast, just ask anyone at school. I start class every day with a riddle or thinking skill designed to be fun! Your job is to be an aggressive learner. Make me work too!! Yes, I get to work with you for three years in a row. I find it very rewarding to take you from Basic Math through Algebra (Math 1). We will both work together, just like a coach, to prepare you for High School!
School Supply Lists
Please see the list below regarding the supply lists for your child’s class. Please contact their teacher should there be any questions.