Hayden Merkel

Mr. Merkel is the middle school Religion teacher as well as Computer Science teacher for kindergarten to 8th grade. He is new to St Lawrence in 2024, but has degrees in Biological Sciences, Philosophy, and Psychology from Wright State University and Loras College. Mr. Merkel has also spent a couple of years in seminary formation as well as serving three years as a Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) missionary. He has a love for athletics and serves as a St Lawrence cross country coach and the head 8th grade boys basketball coach.