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Show Notes Season 4, Episode 5. Publication date 11/2/26
Mike Ptomey adds another honor to his list of teaching awards as he was honored as DeMatha’s Veteran Teacher of the Year at last week’s HSPA Mass and Affinity Group gathering. Dan and Mike take a deep dive into teaching, recognition, honors, and awards.
Music: Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter” as played by the DeMatha Wind Ensemble.
The thumbnail icon was designed by Rob Landini ‘00.
Host Biographies: Mr. Michael Ptomey is in his 22nd year teaching. A DeMatha grad, class of ’98, he has taught English, Social Studies, and is currently the Chair of the Theology department. Mike has coached lacrosse and moderated clubs; he has won numerous awards for his teaching.
Dr. Daniel McMahon is in his 46th year of teaching and serves as principal at DeMatha. Dan teaches World Literature and has coached basketball and softball and has moderated numerous clubs. He is a DeMatha grad, class of ’76
19 Oct 2026
Michael Roberts
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Show Notes Season 4, Episode 4. Publication date 10/19/26
Stag Symposium talks with Michael Roberts who tells us of his interesting journey to DeMatha. Mike has experience in math, physics, engineering, prototyping, robotics, beer-making, and rowing–to name only a few. It is awards season and Mike will be recognized at the HSPA gathering on October 30 as DeMatha’s Novice Teacher of the Year. Experience Mike’s boundless curiosity and passion for learning.
Music: Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter” as played by the DeMatha Wind Ensemble.
The thumbnail icon was designed by Rob Landini ‘00.
Host Biographies: Mr. Michael Ptomey is in his 22nd year teaching. A DeMatha grad, class of ’98, he has taught English, Social Studies, and is currently the Chair of the Theology department. Mike has coached lacrosse and moderated clubs; he has won numerous awards for his teaching.
Dr. Daniel McMahon is in his 46th year of teaching and serves as principal at DeMatha. Dan teaches World Literature and has coached basketball and softball and has moderated numerous clubs. He is a DeMatha grad, class of ’76
5 Oct 2026
Bryce Bevill '90
Stag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org (mailto:stagsymposium@dematha.org))
Show Notes Season 4, Episode 3. Publication date 10/5/26
Stag Symposium talks with Bryce Bevill, the interim football coach, Assistant Dean of Students, and DeMatha graduate class of 1990. A Syracuse University graduate, Bryce played professionally in the CFL and then served as a counselor at DeMatha. He coached at Bishop McNamara, collegiately, and professionally. He is an in-demand speaker on football and faith and establishing culture in sports programs.
Music: Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter” as played by the DeMatha Wind Ensemble.
The thumbnail icon was designed by Rob Landini ‘00.
Host Biographies: Mr. Michael Ptomey is in his 22nd year teaching. A DeMatha grad, class of ’98, he has taught English, Social Studies, and is currently the Chair of the Theology department. Mike has coached lacrosse and moderated clubs; he has won numerous awards for his teaching.
Dr. Daniel McMahon is in his 46th year of teaching and serves as principal at DeMatha. Dan teaches World Literature and has coached basketball and softball and has moderated numerous clubs. He is a DeMatha grad, class of ’76
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6 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100
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