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Sr. Margaret Birtwistle

Graduate Support Coordinator

"We live and work so that all people may be united with God and one another." - SSJ Constitutions

About Sr. Margaret Birtwistle: 

Started at La Salle Academy in 2010.

Education: 

  • Bachelor’s in English from Chestnut Hill College 
  • Master’s in Educational Administration from Fordham University 

Teaching Experience: 

  • Began teaching in 1968 as an 8th grade teacher
  • Principal of several schools in New Jersey, including St. Ambrose School 
  • Director of Admissions at Chestnut Hill College (14 years) 
  • Coordinated the Neumann Scholars Program for the Connelly Foundation 
  • Began working at LSA in 2010 as Graduate Support Director 

Fun Facts:

  • While she loves reading, Sr. Margaret’s favorite book is the Bible. 
  • She lives with five other Sisters of Saint Joseph and is primarily inspired by her mother!

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