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Faculty Spotlight: Mrs. Cooney

Mrs. Cooney currently teaches math courses at Lansdale Catholic which range from Algebra 2, to Statistics, to Calculus, however, there is much more to her story.

After attending Lower Moreland High School, Mrs. Cooney went on to further her educational career at St. Joseph’s University. To pursue her love of teaching, she became an elementary school teacher (second through sixth grades) in the South Bronx of New York in 1991. Then, in 2002, Lansdale Catholic had a job opening for an academic support teacher. According to Mrs. Cooney, the job was ideal because the part-time hours would allow her to be present in her then-new role as a mother. She worked as an academic support teacher from 2002 to 2011.

In 2011, she became a full-time teacher at Lansdale Catholic. Throughout her tenure here, she has not only taught math, but also physics, as a certified science teacher.

After talking with Mrs. Cooney, it is obvious that one of the most important aspects of her life is her faith. The faith community that members of Lansdale Catholic belong to is one-of-a-kind and unique to this school. The way the students and faculty are able to embrace the values of Christ, especially through creating such a welcoming atmosphere, is definitely one of the things she believes makes Lansdale Catholic stand out from other schools. This school has given her the opportunity to continue to grow tremendously in her faith.

Mrs. Cooney surely makes an incredible impact on her students, but they also have a significant impact on her. Her students have changed her perspective on how she looks at numerous aspects of her life, as she does the same for her students. Mrs. Cooney added that the relationships she has been able to make within the community solidify LC as a second home. Her own children have walked these halls, too, which has only helped her grow closer with them.

One thing all students should know about her is that she is "crazy, but in the best way possible.” She loves to teach and inspires her students to want to learn and achieve not only their academic goals, but anything they want to pursue. She brings her joy to the building every day, with a smile on her face, eager to get to know every one of her students and not just as their teacher, but as someone who truly supports them and wants to see them succeed.

Featured Travel Spot: Hellerick's Family Farm

My inspiration for this article was to research and find a place where people could visit during this pandemic to get out of their houses for a change of scenery. I wanted to find a fun spot in our area that is strictly following all of the coronavirus restrictions and is a safe environment. Let me introduce you to Hellerick’s Family Farm. A family-friendly, all-inclusive activity smorgasbord, this destination is sure to solve your boredom blues. While there, you can meet their animals, do an aerial adventure course, do a ground level obstacle course, pick fresh fruits, and even try out some “goat yoga” (yes, that’s a thing)! Hellerick’s Family Farm is located in Doylestown and is safe for everyone. There is something at the farm for everybody of any age! Currently open weekends, from 10am-5:30pm; reservations required.