John Montali

Dedicated high teacher with over 30 years of experience developing and implementing curricula within a wide range of subjects in science disciplines. Highly skilled at motivating students through engaging classroom experiences that deepen content understanding through meaningful classroom interactions, innovative instruction and formal and informal assessment. Focused on guiding students' development of life long scientific dispositions and mindsets. Successful in balancing all aspects of classroom teaching with development, leadership and hands-on coaching of highly competitive athletic programs.

• Community Engagement: Ambassador for Cathedral Catholic and USDHS Interface with community leaders to communicate and advance school goals; foster connections among stakeholders to promote constant innovation and improvement
• CCHS Public Announcer Organize and manage the flow of athletic events of all types; engage and inform game attendees and personnel
• Curriculum and Instructional Design Innovate instructional approaches to engage students in relevant disciplinary content and current issues in science
• Even Host/Master of Ceremonies Manage event timelines and pacing; engage large audiences, balancing scripted content and ad lib material
• CCHS Racial Awareness Formation Team Collaborated in proactive efforts with faculty and students to create, maintain and foster meaningful relationships between diverse cultures at CCHS