On Sunday, January 22, 2017, the 26th annual Brother More Schaefer faculty award presentation, recognition ceremony and luncheon was held at the Marriott Convention Center. This award is presented by the Board of Directors to a faculty member who has demonstrated, in an outstanding manner, efforts to evangelize students through instruction, formation, and faith witness, all in the charism of our founder, Andre Coindre. The Brother More Schaefer Faculty Award Recipient for 2017 is Michael Lemmon.
“It’s such an honor to receive the Brother More Schaefer Faculty Award- I am truly touched and humbled.” Michael Lemmon
Michael Lemmon earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies Education in 1980 from the University of New Orleans and a Master of Science with a concentration in school counseling from Loyola University in 1985.
Michael began his career in Catholic education as a mathematics teacher and coach at Pope John Paul II High School. He joined the Brother Martin staff as a geometry teacher and 8th grade basketball coach in August 1984. It was at Brother Martin that he was mentored by two Brothers of the Sacred Heart who would have the most influence on his professional life; Brother Neal Golden and Brother Jerome Lepre. They would form his teaching methods and his understanding of the school master schedule and school counseling routines.
During his 33 years at Brother Martin, Michael has served as a school counselor for 31 of those years and is responsible for building the master schedule. He chaired the Guidance Department from 1994 -2005, taught mathematics for two years and coached 8th grade basketball for seven years and is certified by the State of Louisiana with concentrations in social studies, biology, mathematics and general science. As a licensed school counselor (LPC), Michael strives to assist and bring hope and kindness to all those at Brother Martin.
Principal Greg Rando, Mike Lemmon, and Hon. Robert Burns, Sr.
In addition to the Mr. Lemmon’s recognition, there were several faculty members who were recognized for their many years of service at Brother Martin. Recognized for 20 years of service were Scott Corrente ’83, Brad Duplechain, Jeff Elliot ’66 CJ, Jeff Lupo, ’92 and Jill Gomez (2016 Brother More Schaefer Faculty Award Recipient). The faculty members recognized for 30 years of service were Dean Songy (2003 Brother More Schaefer Faculty Award Recipient), and Greg Rando ’77. And for her 40 years of service at Brother Martin, Judy Maldonado was recognized.
Congratulations to all the faculty members who received an award or special recognition for their dedication and service to our school.
The 25th Annual Recognition Ceremony Program
