The Mid-Pen Staffulty
At Mid-Pen, we use the word "staffulty" to describe the team of teachers, administrators, and staff who are here to support you.
We chose this inclusive word because every adult on campus plays an important part in your experience—whether that’s guiding your learning in the classroom, coaching you on the basketball court, or making sure the school runs smoothly every day. Together, our staffulty form a community that knows you, cares about you, and is committed to helping you succeed.
First Names. Big Respect.
At Mid-Pen, everyone—students, teachers, and staff—is on a first-name basis. It’s an intentional signal that we’re all part of the same community, learning from and with each other.
Calling someone by their first name breaks down barriers, builds trust, and makes it easier to speak up, ask for help, or share an idea. It’s how we show that every voice matters—and that relationships are the heart of how we learn.
Faculty Spotlight
![Jon Austin: 18 Years of Cultivating Global Perspectives at Mid-Pen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736884542/midpencom/we97nualv0d6fmk7dgn6/JonAustinFacultySpotlight.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736884542/midpencom/we97nualv0d6fmk7dgn6/JonAustinFacultySpotlight.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736884542/midpencom/we97nualv0d6fmk7dgn6/JonAustinFacultySpotlight.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736884542/midpencom/we97nualv0d6fmk7dgn6/JonAustinFacultySpotlight.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1736884542/midpencom/we97nualv0d6fmk7dgn6/JonAustinFacultySpotlight.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1736884542/midpencom/we97nualv0d6fmk7dgn6/JonAustinFacultySpotlight.jpg","width":2200}])
In his 18th year at Mid-Pen, Spanish teacher Jon Austin is one of a handful of current teachers who joined the school in their 20s, so fresh-faced that they were sometimes mistaken for students, but who, with almost two decades of experience, have evolved into being seasoned masters of their craft and core to the culture of the school.
![Alan Cameron: Living the Dream]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655160409/midpencom/ukco2chsbnebngnsazvt/AlanCameronLivingtheDream.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1655160409/midpencom/ukco2chsbnebngnsazvt/AlanCameronLivingtheDream.jpg","width":400}])
Ask Mid-Pen history teacher Alan Cameron how he’s doing on any given day, and he’ll tell you that he’s living the dream. While it might sound like he's saying it in jest, Alan's response is every bit as genuine as his passion for Notre Dame football— unwavering and unquestionable.
![Kurt Lange: Making an Impact On and Off the Court]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1629428259/midpencom/vfaogbontlrqlgtefxw3/KurtLange.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1629428259/midpencom/vfaogbontlrqlgtefxw3/KurtLange.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1629428259/midpencom/vfaogbontlrqlgtefxw3/KurtLange.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1629428259/midpencom/vfaogbontlrqlgtefxw3/KurtLange.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1629428259/midpencom/vfaogbontlrqlgtefxw3/KurtLange.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1629428259/midpencom/vfaogbontlrqlgtefxw3/KurtLange.jpg","width":2200}])
“I’m not recruiting you to play sports. I’m meeting you where you are at now, and I’m trying to help you get better,” says Athletic Director Kurt Lange.