Marygrace Bartoldus Named an “Outstanding Teacher”

Concord, N.H. – June 17, 2021- St. John Regional School is announcing that Marygrace Bartoldus has been recognized as an Outstanding Teacher in the New Hampshire Catholic School system. Bartoldus is in her third year teaching kindergarten at St. John.

She has also been nominated two years in a row for the New Hampshire Catholic School Teacher of the Year award.

Bartoldus calls her classroom “Kinderland”, and it is a place where everyone is welcomed with a warm smile. She works to develop curriculum and incorporate classroom lessons with the teachings of the Diocese of Manchester. In addition to her kindergarten class, Bartoldus also assists with creating curriculum for summer classes for grades 3-6 and facilitates the Before Care Program.

“St. John is my happy place, and my students are the main reason why,” said Bartoldus. “I am a fairly new teacher and I have learned so much here from my students and the wonderful faculty and staff that surround me every day. I strive to make my classroom a home for my students. We learn and grow closer to God together.”

Bartoldus earned a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Belmont Abbey College. Her teaching experience also includes positions at Cardigan Mountain School and J.B. Page Primary School in North Carolina.

Founded in 1888, St. John Regional School is a regional, Catholic elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 8. The school’s mission is to develop generations of students in a faith-filled community into responsible citizens, with a strong academic foundation and a passion for learning. For more information, visit www.stjohnregional.org.