Daniel Feldmann

Daniel Feldmann is currently in his third year of teaching at St. Leo the Great Catholic school in the heart of Oakland, CA.  He is the self-contained teacher for the fifth grade class, as well as one of two Religion Coordinators for the school, and an Extended Care Aid.  He is currently in his second year of pursuing a Master of Education degree through the Alliance for Catholic Education program at the University of Notre Dame.  Daniel received his Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, with a supplemental major in Theology from the University of Notre Dame in 2021.

In his ELA studies with his class, Daniel enjoys read-alouds, deep-diving discussions, and learning about his students through their morning journal responses.  His favorite books to share with his class are The Three Questions by Jon J. Muth, The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde, The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien, and Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven (US Navy Retired).  Daniel is a firm believer in holistic education, and believes that an academic mind can only be cultivated alongside a strong spirit, and a gentle heart.  He is proud to join the ranks of the O'Shaughnessy Fellows this year, and looks forward to continuing to learn and grow in his ministry as an educator.