Mary Alexander

Mrs. Mary Alexander serves as the Art and Computer Teacher and Yearbook Advisor at St. Catherine Catholic School. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Arts in Medicine from the University of Florida (earned in 2018), along with an additional master’s degree and a bachelor’s degree. She is professionally licensed by the State of Florida to teach Art K–12.

In her role, Mrs. Alexander teaches Art and Computer Education and guides students through the creative and technical process of producing the school’s yearbook.

Mrs. Alexander has ten years of teaching experience, including seven years at St. Catherine Catholic School. Throughout her career, she has been committed to combining creativity, faith, and purposeful technology use to enrich student learning.

Her teaching philosophy centers on helping students focus on God through art, music, prayer, and technology. She incorporates tools such as the Hallow app to provide moments of reflection and reduce distractions, creating a classroom environment where faith and creativity come together.

A resident of Highlands County for more than twenty‑seven years, Mrs. Alexander is a wife and the mother of two adult daughters. She and her family enjoy gardening, board games, swimming, music, studying God’s Word, exploring essential oils, camping, and spending time with their dachshund, Maggie. She is passionate about the arts and loves visiting theaters, museums, and botanical gardens, often capturing these experiences through photography.

Among her favorite quotes are Pablo Picasso’s “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life,” Claude Monet’s “My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece,” and Mother Teresa’s reminder: “God does not call us to do great things but to do small things with great love.”