The Bernadette Volpe Mitsch Scholarship was established in loving memory by husband, Robert Mitsch. Bernadette, a lifelong educator, graduated from Saint Mary’s College and dedicated herself to educating children, spending 35 years in the classroom teaching English and Language Arts. She initially taught at a Catholic School in Goshen, Indiana and then at Saint Peter’s in Huber Heights, but primarily within the Centerville School System. She and her husband Robert have two Alter graduates, Patrick ’95 and Brian ’07. Robert and Bernadette are passionate about Catholic education, the teaching profession, and Alter High School.

Award: $1,000

Criteria: Acceptance into a four-year college with intent to pursue a degree in education.

Essay: In less than 300 words, share what area of teaching you intend to pursue, why you chose education as a major and/or the impact a teacher has had on your decision to pursue a teaching career.

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Renewable: 3 years with re-application that includes current college transcript to verify GPA and progress towards a degree in teaching.