Mr. Cory Landrum

Mr. Cory Landrum began teaching Latin at FGR in 2019, and it was the school’s Catholic nature and mission that originally drew him. He always wanted to serve God through education, and he recounts that, “when the opportunity came up, I jumped at it. This is pretty much a dream job for me.” Mr. Landrum knew from a young age that he wanted to teach, and he credits his grade school teachers for showing him the mission of a good instructor. The Latin teacher believes that “language is a pathway to understanding and accessing another culture’s worldview.” His love for Latin is tied to a desire to understand other cultures and ideas, and in particular, early Christian theology and philosophy. For this reason, Mr. Landrum’s favorite lesson plans interweave philosophy with the Latin the high schoolers learn. Incorporating philosophy in Latin class also helps students “to think critically not only about their faith in the context of reason, but also the world at large.”

Mr. Sean F. McNally

Mr. Sean McNally never planned to be a teacher, but after 18 years on the job, he recognizes that God can work through all the circumstances of our lives with tremendous grace to bring about what is good for us. His love for learning developed as a freshman in college where his intellect was ignited by studies of Ancient History, Literature, and Philosophy. His life plan then became the pursuit of as many degrees as he could possibly get, which led him to a master’s program at the University of Dallas. In Dallas, a mentor encouraged him to apply for a job as a high school teacher, solidifying God’s plan for his life. His favorite part of teaching is reminiscent of his own intellectual awakening as a college student; he loves the point in a student’s learning when the knowledge and lessons they have synthesized actually change their worldview. He finds great joy in watching the good, the true, and the beautiful transform the lives of his students. Mr. McNally teaches both Ancient History and AP literature at FGR and has brought his depth and breadth of study to use at the diocesan level as well, serving on the committee for curriculum development for several years now.