Thomas More Prep-Marian

TMP-Marian is pleased to announce that Chelsie Niehaus has accepted the position of High School English Teacher. She begins her role in preparation for the 2018-2019 school year.

Niehaus grew up in Augusta, Kansas, located east of Wichita. She attended college at Kansas Wesleyan University, in Salina, Kansas, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary English Education. For the past five years she has been working in Hill City, Kansas.

“I prefer the students take ownership of their learning in the classroom. To achieve this, I do a lot of engaging activities such as project based learning and skits or plays,” stated Niehaus. This philosophy should aid the students and push their minds to the creative limit while Niehaus teaches them Freshman English.

“Mrs. Niehaus has five strong years of English Language Arts experience. Additionally, it’s obvious to anyone who meets her that she will be an exceptional builder of relationships with students. That will fit perfectly with TMP-Marian’s vision to find God in the friendships and relationships with each other,” stated Chad Meitner, TMP-Marian Principal.

Located in Hays, Kan., Thomas More Prep-Marian is a Catholic school serving grades 7-12. Students come from Hays, the surrounding region, and from countries around the world. The school was founded by the Capuchin Franciscans as Hays Catholic College in 1908 and ultimately became Thomas More Prep-Marian in 1981. The school continues to serve young people in the traditions of spiritual growth, academic excellence, and leadership formation.