“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding."- Proverbs 3:5
Reflection on Catholic Education
This biblical quote has decorated my home for years. It is a constant reminder to surrender in all things; this notion of complete trust pairs nicely with the invitation presented by the surrender novena popularized by Father Don Dolindo Ruotolo. Both magnify the idea that through our human efforts, best intentions, and reason alone, we seek goods that often overlook the highest good. Or we charge forward with ideas and conclusions that, unknown to us, result in moving narrowly with incomplete understanding; thus, we naturally require extensive humility, grace, and receptiveness to peacefully and lovingly navigate uncertainties in this world. And when we trust in HIM, our soul benefits endlessly from these subsequent fruits.
For many years, I have been blessed with an ongoing Catholic formation that permeates home, work, and community. It has informed my values and brought much joy and perspective to daily life. This too has contributed to my understanding of being an educative presence. While teaching students each year, I also learn about the art of being a student. This aim of a Faith-led education is unlike a standard industrialized education in that core subjects serve not only their respective objectives, but more importantly, as the matter, means, or material utilized to encounter a higher good, specifically our identity, human nature, and vocation. We are on a road of discovery: What does this tell us about the world and ourselves? Who are we, and what are we called to do? These questions and overarching mission require careful attentiveness from both students and teacher. Therefore, I aim to help prepare our students to develop soundness of mind and a humble heart, always striving to lead with wonder in the classical sense. Faith enriches and guides the modes and motions of my work at Mount Royal, and I hope to continue fostering a spirit of inquiry, hope, joy, and dedication to the teaching profession.
Mrs. Boisvert grew up in California and first moved to New Hampshire to attend Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts; she graduated in 2020 with a Literature major with Honors and an Apostolic Catechetical Diploma. Several experiences heavily contributed to her discernment in accepting a teaching position at Mount Royal Academy. Through serving as president of the Dignitas Program at Magdalen College, partaking in a mission trip to Guatemala, and completing the Cardinal Newman Teaching Institute Internship, Mrs. Boisvert felt called to work in areas of academic support. Her time in childcare at Christ the King parish additionally aided in her familiarity and comfortability working with a range of ages.
Thankful for MRA’s vision of education, Mrs. Boisvert strives to encourage students to face challenges, expand their minds, and share in celebrating the school's mission to form the whole person. A lifelong learner, Mrs. Boisvert is working towards a Catholic Teaching accreditation through ICLE’s program.
When not on campus, Mrs. Boisvert is often in “exploration and restoration mode”: going for long walks, planning an outdoor adventure, discovering literature, cooking and experimenting with recipes, and enjoying time with friends and family. Through various experiences and mediums, she loves to encounter what many refer to in the liberal arts world as the transcendentals: the true, good, and beautiful. Mrs. Boisvert currently lives in Sunapee with her husband and happily attends both St. Joachim’s and St. Patrick’s parish.