MODG reporter Hannah Nobers interviews her brother William Nobers, a MODG graduate. Will graduated from college in 2022 and now works at Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School in Charlotte, North Carolina.
1. What year did you graduate from MODG?
I graduated from MODG in 2018.
2. In what ways did MODG equip you for college?
The classes were rigorous and taught me how to think well. Also not having the same class everyday helped me to learn time management which was very helpful.
3. What college did you attend, and what was your major?
Belmont Abbey College. I was in the Honors College and I majored in History with a double minor in Great Books and Economics.
4. What was your favorite part of college?
I loved all the academic work especially for my history major. The friendships and people I got to know over my four years there were also a great part of it. I also met my wife there so that was probably the best part!
5. How did college prepare you for life and your job?
It showed to me that I could learn just about anything and succeed if it put in the effort. Also a good lesson taught me is to roll with it because everything works out. God’s got a plan, you have to be open to it.
6. What is your current occupation?
I run Campus Ministry at Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School. I do a lot more so perhaps I’d best be described as an Educator.
7. What was your dream job in high school? What career do you want now?
It was actually to go into an Educational field. My dream of playing in the NHL died well before high school haha. I’m planning on making education my career. I love every bit of it!
8. What is your favorite part of being a campus minister and teacher?
Working with the kids. There’s always something new and being able to help form them spiritually and practically is a great honor! Hopefully, I make a positive impact on them and their future.
9. You’re working on your Master’s degree in Catholic Educational Leadership at Ave Maria University; how do you like the course so far, and what do you hope to do with this degree?
It’s a fantastic program for anyone who is passionate about Catholic education and wants to be at the forefront of Catholic leaderships techniques and practices. Ultimately I hope that the degree makes me a better leader in Catholic education. It would be great to use the skills I learn in the program in a leadership position at a school. I think I’d enjoy being a principal some day but all in God’s time.
10. What advice would you give to students who want to pursue a career in Catholic education?
Talk to people who work in schools. It is good to go in with your eyes open. They will most likely give you the good the bad and the ugly. In my opinion the good outweighs the other two. If you love working with the next generation and helping to shape their lives – Catholic education might be the place for you. There will always be a need for faithful passionate Catholics to work in Catholic schools!
