Nagehan Hill
Language Arts
While he was at a university in Istanbul, my father lived through the 1980 Turkish coup d’état, a time of turmoil that disrupted lives, including his own education. He was the first person in his family to attend university, but he couldn’t immediately finish his studies — not because he lacked ambition or intellect, but because history stood in the way. He used his experiences to teach me that hardships cannot silence the power of an educated mind, education is a privilege, a tool for service, and a way to lift others up.
Teaching is an act of faith in shaping a future we may never witness in our lifetime. It is the belief that we must nurture each student’s unique gifts and talents. It is built on the quiet thrill of knowing that a single book or lesson can positively alter the course of a young person’s life.
Our lives, no matter how ordinary they may seem, are part of something larger. Teaching literature instills in our students the understanding that they are not alone. Others have wrestled with the same doubts, dreams, and longing for meaning. And what greater privilege is there than for me to once again teach literature and writing at the Academy of the Sacred Heart?
I am honored to return to the Academy to follow in the footsteps of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne. I look forward to inspiring students in meaningful ways, rekindling connections with my talented colleagues, and contributing to the continued excellence of this institution that has already given me and my family so much.
Bob Lampen
Math
Mr. Lampen taught Math and coached volleyball for 18 years at Notre Dame de Sion High School in Kansas City, MO prior to coming to the Academy. A native of St. Louis, Bob was inspired to be a teacher and coach while attending St. John Vianney High School. “Teaching at the Academy allows me to use my previous teaching experience at the high school level to prepare students for their high school and college academic pursuits.” In his spare time, Bob enjoys all things sports, especially following the St. Louis Cardinals.
Mary Furay
History and Theology
Miss Furay has been teaching since 2003, and loves guiding middle schoolers as they discover how history and theology shape who we are today. “The five Goals of the Sacred Heart inspire my classroom, where students aim high, stay organized, grow in faith, and learn to see themselves as the face with which Jesus walks this earth.”
