Maryvale
Maryvale is a Catholic, independent school for girls in grades 6 through 12 located in Lutherville, Maryland.
Maryvale is a Catholic, independent school for girls in grades 6 through 12 located in Lutherville, Maryland.
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a leader who embraces challenges. A young woman who explores her interests and finds joy in discovering her passions. Who has space for personal growth and unwavering encouragement. A leader with purpose who shapes her own future.
She is becoming exactly who she aspires to be.
She lives with purpose
Our values are at the heart of everything we do. This is the Maryvale Way.
She learns her own way
At Maryvale, we believe that every student learns differently—and that’s something to be celebrated. Our academic program is intentionally designed to meet students where they are, honoring individual strengths, interests, and learning styles.
Catherine Kauffmann, English Faculty, has been named the Archdiocese of Baltimore Independent School Teacher of the Year for the 2025-2026 school year!
On Thursday, May 7, 2026, representatives from the Archdiocese of Baltimore surpised Ms. Kauffmann to share the exciting news while she was teaching her English 10 Honors class.
“There are well over 2,800 teachers in the whole Archdiocese of Baltimore so to be selected as the best, the top is unbelievable,” said Gregory A. Farno, the Chancellor of Education for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. He added, “From Archbishop Lori on down, thank you for what you do every day. You are a great reflection of catholic education and of Maryvale. We’re so happy and so proud to be with you!”
Karen Murphy, Associate Superintendent for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, explained how Ms. Kauffmann was selected. She shared that one teacher from each school is nominated by their academic administration, which is blind reviewed by the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The finalists undergo classroom observations before the winner is chosen.
“If you remember last year, your art teacher won,” Karen Murphy shared, referring to Marlena Murtagh, Maryvale’s Visual Arts Teacher and Digital Media Specialist who was named AOB Teacher of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year. She added, “So, this must be a pretty cool school!”
Maryvale is the first school to have back-to-back Teacher of the Year winners!