Meet Mrs. Catherine Luth
We asked our teachers & staff a few questions so that you can get to know them better!
What is your role at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic School?
Spanish Teacher
What year did you start working at St. Stephen?
2021
Tell us about your educational background & your teaching/work experience.
I completed my bachelor’s degree at Montana State University, where I studied a mixture of English, elementary education, Spanish, and justice studies. I worked as an elementary school TA and tutor in Billings, MT, and as a Montessori preschool teacher in Bozeman, MT. I graduated cum laude from Creighton University School of Law in 2006. After law school, I practiced complex and commercial litigation at McGrath North and then securities litigation at TD Ameritrade. After having kids, I worked part-time at Platte River Concrete, handling their collections and construction litigation. Once my youngest was in preschool, I started at SSM as a substitute TA (mostly in first grade), and then the following two years, I worked as a kindergarten TA and substitute teacher.
What do you love about your job?
I love building relationships with the kids and watching their growth over the course of the year.
Who is your favorite Saint or what is your favorite scripture?
St. Maximilian Kolbe; James 1:2-4
Tell us about your family (spouse, children, grandchildren, pets, etc.):
My husband and I have been married for 15 years, and we have 5 children, who all attend/attended SSM from preschool through 8th grade.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Pediatrician
What is your favorite sweet treat?
Sour Punch Straws & Sweet Tart Ropes
Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?
I love music, reading, watching my kids’ sports, and Creighton basketball
What’s your favorite thing to do on the weekends?
I love to spend time with my family, which usually includes soccer games and dance competitions.
What piece of advice would you give parents to help their child(ren) succeed at St. Stephen?
As someone who was first an SSM parent and then a teacher, I would say the one thing I have learned now that I am on the other side is to 1.) do all you can to encourage your kids to be accountable for themselves – to know what they need for school each day, what homework is, how to study, etc., but also 2.) be involved – check their homework and grades online and communicate with the teachers so you can make sure your child is on track.
