5 GUERINCATHOLIC.ORG Ellen (Rochford) Slaney ’12 returned to Guerin Catholic this year as a science and math teacher. Ellen graduated from Purdue University in May of 2016 with a BS in Chemistry Education. In addition to her role of teacher, Ellen is also looking forward to spending her third year as an assistant coach with the Girls Lacrosse team— we are so excited to have Ellen back at The Nest! How did your high school experience prepare you for your career? Guerin Catholic prepared me to be able to juggle many things at once. Guerin also helped me to build a strong faith foundation that I have been able to lean on in college and my career. Looking back, what are some of your best memories or experiences from Guerin Catholic? My favorite memories were made during the extracurricular activities in which I participated. I played lacrosse and volleyball and made valuable friendships there. What is a valuable lesson you learned at Guerin Catholic High School? I learned how to push myself even in difficult and stressful times because the pay off is worth it. Who is your favorite saint and why? St. Maria Goretti because she is a great example of how to stay true to God even in very difficult times. #servewithlove Ellen Slaney’12 Ellen (Rochford) Slaney ’12 with young scientists from 2018 Camp Invention hosted by Guerin Catholic
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