Mr. Whalen graduated from Thomas Aquinas College and holds a master’s degree in Science Education from the University of Montana. Since 2011, he has taught at several noted Catholic, classical high schools, including St. Michael’s Prep and St. Monica Academy, both near Los Angeles, CA, and at Holy Spirit Academy near Minneapolis, MN. A versatile instructor, his past courses include multiple years of algebra I & II, geometry, pre-calculus, calculus, biology, chemistry, physics, AP physics, theology, and philosophy. He and his wonderful wife, Kateri, now live in Sugar Land, TX with their four children.