Service

At a ceremony held March 9, 2023, in Goppert Gymnasium, the STA community honored the student and community recipients of the Mother Evelyn O’Neill Award. This award recognizes excellence in leadership, community service or educational reform.

Kelly (Wood, ’84) Finn, Director of Experiential Learning at STA, is a trailblazer with a passion for teaching. Read her story.

In September, Sister Pat Bergen, CSJ, visited STA’s campus to share stories about the founders’ history.

In June 2022, STA staff traveled to Laredo, Texas, to volunteer at La Frontera Migrant Shelter.

STA President Dr. Siabhan May-Washington comments as a panelist at the Sisters of St. Joseph U.S. Federation Conference in St. Louis. The conference theme was, “Radically Transforming Community.”

Thanks to the efforts of six seniors and their science instructor, residents of two new beehives now call the roof of Donnelly Hall home.

St. Teresa’s Academy’s annual Awards Ceremony celebrates student accomplishments.

Every year, St. Teresa’s Academy honors one community leader and one student with the Mother Evelyn O’Neill Award, which recognizes excellence in leadership, community service or educational reform.

Sanai K., STA senior, received the Neil Smith Community Service Award from the Derrick Thomas/Neil Smith Third and Long Foundation. This annual honor is presented to a female athlete who has demonstrated outstanding community service. Sanai received $1,000 and a traveling trophy for display at the Academy.

In fall 2021, STA introduced STA Professional Pathways Program, an externship that allows students to experience a real-world business environment between fall and spring semesters.