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We are St. RITA!!!!

Mrs. Henderson is thrilled to serve as the Dean of Academics. Teaching is her lifelong passion.  Her goal is to work side by side with the teachers at St. Rita School to grow students into St. Rita’s finest, ready to go out into the world and Make A Difference! 

 
Education
  • Texas A&M University, B.S. Curriculum and Instruction 1991
  • Southern Methodist University, MLA English/ History 1997
  • Texas Tech University, Ed. D., Current Student

 

Certifications

  • Elementary Self-Contained Grades 1-8
  • Secondary English/ History/ Sociology Grades 6-12
  • Herman Method Language Certification
  • Gifted and Talented
 

Recognitions

Diocese of Dallas
Innovations in Education Unit Plan—Finalist 1996
Sister Caroleen Hensgen Award for Teaching Excellence--Finalist 1997
 
St. Rita  Catholic School               
Sparty Star Award 2020
 

Teaching

  • Lake Highlands Junior High, RISD 1992;  ELAR, 7-9th Grade
  • St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School, 1992-2000; 4th Grade, ELAR Middle School, Religion Middle School
  • Texas A&M Commerce, 2000-2001; Student Teaching Supervisor
  • Richland Community College, 2002-2006;  Adjunct Professor—Writing/ English
  • St Paul the Apostle Catholic School, 2006-2017; 3rd Grade, Assistant Principal
  • St. Rita Catholic School, 2017; 5/6 Advanced Academics ELAR; 8 Advanced Academics ELAR; Just St. Rita News Producer; Accreditation Committee Chair/ Writer; Curriculum Coordinator
  • Debusk Enrichment Center for the Academically Talented Student; 1993-2000; 2006- Present; Mock Trial Facilitator
  • Debusk Enrichment Center for the Academically Talented Student; 2022 - Present; Curriculum Director; Mock Trial Facilitator
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Mrs. Henderson is married to Joe Henderson and they have two children and a HUGE American Bulldog. Johnny graduated from St. Paul the Apostle School, Bishop Lynch High School, and Texas A&M University.  This fall he will attend the University of North Texas, Dallas Law School. Maggie graduated from St. Paul the Apostle School and Bishop Lynch High School.  This fall, Maggie will be a sophomore at the University of Oklahoma, majoring in pre-communication disorders. Rocky graduated from his first class in obedience training at Pet Smart and will need a refresher course soon.