E TO MRA
Servant leader, passionate, creative, and energetic. These are just a few of the words that come to mind when think- ing of Ben Haindel. One of the many reasons why I’m so excited to have Mr. Haindel as our Middle School principal is because he truly loves what he does. He understands how important Middle School is, and he cannot wait to make it an exciting, unforgettable, and unique experience for all of the 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at MRA. It’s going to be an amazing year in the MRA Middle School! These are just some of the thoughts middle school teach- er, Ashley Garavelli, has about MRA’s new Middle School Principal, Ben Haindel. Ben brings a wealth of experience including over 25 years in Christian independent school education. A graduate of Northlake Christian School in Covington, LA, he received his bachelor’s degree in so- cial studies with a minor in mathematics from Louisiana College and earned his master’s degree in Secondary Ad- ministration from Southeastern Louisiana University. Ben taught history and Bible at Northlake Christian School for 17 years and served as the History Department Chair. He was selected to lead the Upper School at Parkview Bap- tist School in Baton Rouge in 2014 before returning to his alma mater as the Middle School Principal at Northlake Christian School. In the summer of 2021, Ben was hired as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Briar- wood Christian School in Birmingham, AL. Ben and his wife, Courtney, have three daughters, Mary Evelyn who attends Mississippi College, and new Patriots: Molly Mae (11th grade) and Campbell (7th grade). Ben began his MRA duties on June 1st and has already contributed to a great start for the 2022-23 school year. He has this to say about his transition to our school: My family and I are thrilled to be a part of the Patriot Nation here at MRA! We are so grateful to everyone who has been so welcoming and made us feel right at home. From my first day on campus, I have been so impressed with the school leadership, the student body, and the families that make MRA such a special place. I am hon- ored to serve in the role of Middle School Principal, and I look forward to providing an exciting and challenging experience for our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. We have a phenomenal teaching staff in the Middle School, and
it is a privilege to serve alongside these excep- tional teachers each day. I truly believe the Lord has an amazing plan for each and every one of our Middle School stu- dents, and I can’t wait to see His plans unfold this year and for many years to come. It is our privilege to wel- come the Haindel Family to the MRA Family!
23
Made with FlippingBook flipbook maker