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Shining Saints
Clarence Courseault
You might remember a segment on
Johnny Carson called “Stump the Band.” The
students, teachers and staff play a version of
that with Mr. Clarence daily. But it goes more
like this… “Why is my computer doing…
(fill in the blank)?” Like the band, Clarence
Courseault, aka Mr. Clarence, not only can tell
you why, but can make the computer function
again. Clarence’s expertise goes beyond just
fixing computers; he is knowledgeable about
every “tech” device known to man. Being a
life-long learner, Clarence is always researching
and learning about the current trends and
technologies on the horizon. His knowledge
and ability alone would make him a great asset
to STM, but Clarence is more than just a
“TECHIE.”
Clarence Courseault is fully invested
in the life of STM and our core operating
principles. You can see him involved in the
intentional integration of faith in learning as he
serves as a Eucharistic minister during Middle
School Chapels. You might catch him surrounded
by Upper School students moderating
STMLG, St. Martin’s Leadership Gaming
Club. The goal of the club is to train leaders
to creatively use gaming to meet the needs of
Let me introduce you to Clarence
Courseault, STM’s Tablet/Laptop
specialist. Clarence, a native born,
raised, and educated New Orleanian,
only left the city for five years to
attend college at Belmont Abbey in
N.C. Like many, Katrina was a catalyst
for change in Clarence’s life. He
began his tenure at STM in February
of 2006. Clarence’s job entails working
on faculty, staff, and student laptops
and tablets. “Mr. Clarence” as
the students call him, mans the Tech
office. He can be found interacting
with his customer as he repairs and
replaces their machines throughout
the day. You’ll be sure to experience
Clarence’s quick wit and warm smile
while you wait. When asked what
launched his interest in computers
Clarence credits his COMMODORE
64. How many of you had one of
those?
St. Martin’s Saints showed their support for the New Orleans Saints with this congratulatory banner hung on the Van Slate house!
others, a fine example
of student-led servant
leadership. This year
the club held a retro
game event raising money for Child’s Play
Charity that coincided with Student Council
week. Clarence takes interest in the young
people he comes in contact with each day,
getting to know them through their tech
struggles and life struggles. Clarence is a respected
and loved member of the STM community
whose relationships with students,
parents, faculty and staff attest to this fact.