Faculty Directory

Lauren Morath was born and raised in Wichita Falls, Texas. She is a convert to the Catholic faith and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she and her husband taught religious education and Natural Family Planning for several years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Lauren is passionate about classical, Catholic education and taught at Notre Dame Catholic School for 5 years and Holy Family Classical Academy for 2 years. She has 5 children who attend Holy Family Classical Academy, Chesterton Academy of Wichita Falls, and the University of Dallas. She lives in Charlie, Texas, where she and her husband own and operate The King’s Good Vineyard & Berry Farm. She is also co-owner of The Taxidermists’ Woodshop and co-founder of Holy Family Classical Academy and Chesterton Academy of Wichita Falls. Lauren loves working with the students, faculty, and families at Chesterton Academy as the Executive Director and Ballroom Dance instructor. She will also be assisting with Drama this year.

Father Moreno is the Pastor at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Burkburnett, Christ the King in Iowa Park, and St. Paul in Electra. Father Moreno is super excited for the Chesterton Academy of Wichita Falls campus to be in the Education Center at St. Jude Thaddeus in Burkburnett! After his wife of 20 years passed away, Fr. Moreno received God’s call to the holy priesthood of Jesus Christ. In seminary, he was pleased to discover an affinity for Scripture Study, homiletics, and Sacred Liturgy, in particular. He graduated with degrees in Sacred Theology, Divinity, and Pastoral Ministry. He is looking forward to being the school chaplain at Chesterton Academy, and he has graciously offered to provide Holy Mass daily for our students, as well as regular access to the Sacraments. In his spare time (?) Fr. Moreno enjoys visiting his daughter, coffee, gardening, reading, hunting, and catering to the whims of his feline roommates, Shadowcat and Lockheed.

Michaela Loomis was born and raised in Tracy, California. Following in her father's footsteps, she graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2017 with a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Science and a focus in Microbiology and Nuclear Engineering. In 2021, she completed the requirements for her master's degree in Public Health from Southern New Hampshire University, and earned the Distinguished Graduate Award, recognizing her as the graduate with the highest GPA in the program. She spent one year teaching math and science at Father Vincent Capodanno High School before accepting a position at the United States Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Diseases at Ft. Detrick, Maryland. During her time at the Institute, she studied emerging tick-borne viruses that have the potential to have a serious impact on the health of millions of people around the world. Michaela is excited to bring her hands-on science and math experience into the classroom this fall! In her spare time, Michaela loves to read (anything), write historical fiction and fantasy novels, work on her French language skills, and go running with her Collie puppy, Sully.

Jordan Mascari was raised in Pilot Point, Texas. From his catechesis at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, he developed an early interest in philosophy. He received his Bachelor’s in Philosophy from Texas A&M University in 2018 and his Master’s in Philosophy from Texas Tech University in 2021, where he lectured on logic, epistemology, ethics, and political philosophy, among other subjects. His areas of interest are religious epistemology, ethics, and political philosophy. He spent the next few years working as a paralegal and is now excited to join Chesterton Academy. Jordan will be teaching Philosophy, History, and Theology 10 this year.

Betsy Porter is new to Wichita Falls having moved from Denver, Colorado. She is a lifelong Catholic and currently attends Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She holds a PhD in molecular biology from Baylor College of Medicine, an MTS from Madonna University, and a Scripture Certificate from the Denver Catholic Biblical School. Betsy is passionate about Catholic education, especially for teenagers and is very excited to work with the students at Chesterton Academy. Betsy has been a teacher and administrator in Catholic education for 20 years teaching in both theology and science classes. As an administrator, she has held many leadership roles including Assistant Principal at Mullen High School. Her goal is to use her gifts to serve the Lord in whatever way possible, and feels called to be at Chesterton at this point in her life. Betsy has two adult children and two grandchildren and is looking forward to making Wichita Falls her new home.

Meagan Le Blanc was born and raised in North Texas and for the past 9 years has lived in Wichita Falls where she received her BFA In Visual Arts. After Graduating from Midwestern State University Mrs. Le Blanc continued in her passions for visual arts through teaching. She spent 3 years teaching grades PK- 12th grade at the Dexter Private school. During her time in Wichita Falls, Mrs. Le Blanc has accomplished many local commissions, has displayed her artwork permanently in local shops and businesses and has created and assisted in many murals. She is an accomplished artist who is still growing in her profession and teaching career and is excited to invest in the young minds at Chesterton to help aid in their individual growth as well-rounded students and artists.

Orlando is originally from the South Plains of Texas, raised in Lamesa, Texas, and graduated from Big Spring High School. He studied music with an emphasis in music history and literature from the College of Music at the University of North Texas in Denton, where he has primarily resided since 1995. In addition to undergraduate studies, Orlando has studied opera and vocal pedagogy at the master and doctoral levels at Ball State University and University of North Texas. Orlando has maintained a private music studio for many years and has been a music director for Catholic parishes within the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth and the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Orlando is currently the Director of Music at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Muenster, Texas and is thrilled to join Chesterton Academy and serve as the music teacher for the upcoming school year. Orlando has led choirs, choral ensembles, and orchestras in programs of sacred, classical, and modern music with singers and instrumentalists of all ages and performance levels as well as performing on the operatic stage and concert settings with major roles and soloist positions. He looks forward to sharing his talents and helping develop the talents of all students in the music program at Chesterton Academy.

Jacob Morath was born and raised in the Wichita Falls area. He has been a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church his whole life, where he and his wife have taught religious education and Natural Family Planning for several years. He received a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from Texas A&M University, and he is currently working on a Master’s degree in Catholic Studies from the University of Mary. Jacob lives in Charlie, Texas, where he and his wife own and operate The King’s Good Vineyard & Berry Farm. He also owns The Taxidermists’ Woodshop, is a co-founder of Holy Family Classical Academy and Chesterton Academy of Wichita Falls, and he currently serves as President on the HFCA school board. Jacob has 5 children who attend Holy Family Classical Academy, Chesterton Academy of Wichita Falls, and the University of Dallas. He has a passion for classical, Catholic education, and he is excited for the opportunity to teach Theology at Chesterton this year!