“There is no magic to achievement. It’s really about hard work, choices, and persistence.” Michelle Obama

Hello, my name is Lyanne Novales. I’m the Eighth Grade Homeroom Teacher here at Mary Immaculate School. I have attended Catholic schools my whole life. I was enrolled in Kindergarten through Eighth Grade at St. Genevieve Elementary School. I went on to graduate from St. Genevieve High School. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in English. While at Mount Saint Mary’s University, I was able to work closely with students from First Grade and Fifth Grade. After a few years of teaching at Mary Immaculate School, I knew that I wanted to further my education and become a better teacher for my students. I received my Master’s Degree and Multiple Subjects Credential in Education from Mount Saint Mary’s University. While working on my Master’s Degree, I taught History to high school Sophomores and Juniors.

This will be my twelfth year working here at Mary Immaculate School. While I am the Eighth Grade homeroom teacher, I also teach English/Grammar/Writing and Social Studies to our 6^th and 7th-grade classes. I am currently the moderator for Student Council, Yearbook, and the STEAM Club. I have been a teacher-mentor for some of my colleagues here as well. My passion has always been directed toward finding new strategies to enhance my class curriculum and help my students succeed. As our school’s Director of Curriculum and Instruction, I have the opportunity to work with my Principal, and fellow teachers, to help them, learn from them, and our students as well.