“When I look back over the years I’m in wonder at my vocation,” Sister M. Stanley says. “It is truly an ‘amazing grace’ that I am here. That grace has kept me going all these years. I enjoyed all my years of teaching and accompanying students.”
It’s safe to say that her students enjoyed her accompaniment as well. Most of Sister M. Stanley’s teaching career was spent in central Illinois, where she taught at the Arcola Religious Education Center (1959-1961); St. Thomas, Newton (1962-1969); grade 4 at St. Kevin, East Alton (1981-1982) and grade 5, first at Sacred Heart School, Granite City (1984-1988) and then at the consolidated Catholic School in Granite City, Holy Family, from 1988-2003.
She had two tours of duty at St. James, Sauk Village, Ill., 1969-1970 and 1982-1984; and taught for a decade at St. Mary School, East Moline, Ill. (1971-1981).
Well done, Sister M. Stanley!
Congratulations, Sr. M. Stanley!
You are loved and prayed for!
Angelene’s sister, Kathy
Sister M. Stanley, congratulations on 60 years as a Dominican Sister! May you be blessed for all your many years of teaching and guiding students. Enjoy celebrating this special occasion-you deserve it!
John and Susan Klemm
Love this lady! She had all three of our sons. They all loved having her. She really enjoyed talking sports with them.
Congrats Sister Stanley! You were a wonderful 5th grade teacher!
She loved sports and the parents and kids love her. What a remarkable lady and teacher. She had her own way of teaching but at the end of the day gave each student a hug. We love you.
I worked with Sister Stanley for ten years and she taught both of my children. Everyone loved her at the school! I have so many fond memories of her, but my favorite involves our sports field day. I can still picture her wearing her habit, complete with tennis shoes, visor, and whistle. Priceless!
Sister Stanley was not only a wonderful teacher , she was a great friend and mentor to everyone that taught with her. I have treasured memories from our time together at Holy Family School. Congratulations, Sister!
Sister Mary Stanley ,
Belated congratulations on your Jubilee
I often talk about my years growing up in Saint Mary’s and having you as my fourth grade teacher. 1977-1978Thank you for pushing me to not be afraid of math
Love and God Bless
Sister Mary Stanley,
Belated congratulations on your Jubilee. I will always remember your sense of humor and your kindness to me as a beginning lay teacher at St. Marys. You were an inspiration and a friend.
May God bless and keep you.
Sister May Stanley is the reason I know my multiplication facts backwards and forwards! As a teacher myself, I make reference to her often. I also remember her teaching us PE! Another memory of her was her use of the phrase, “I’ll bet you dollars to donuts”!
Congratulations!
Lisa Dumolien, your former 4th grade student from St. Mary’s