Mother Margaret Mary Catholic High School

career as the principal of St. Mary Boys and Girls School in 1911. Mary became a Girls’ High School in 1923, Mother Margaret Mary remained as principal, thereby becoming the first woman high school administrator in the Edmonton Catholic School District. She remained in this position until 1954 when the school was amalgamated with St. Joseph High School, and she continued teaching from 1954 until her retirement in 1961. Mother Margaret Mary was best known for her ability as a mathematics teacher, but her strong academic background and personal qualities of versatility and flexibility allowed her to teach almost any subject. Representing not just herself but all the teaching members of the FCJ congregation, Mother Margaret Mary serves as an inspiration for young women and men alike to take on long-term leadership and service roles. Mother Margaret Mary died in 1989, 11 days before her 100th birthday.