Daniel F. Curtin, a consultant for Catholic education with the
diocesan Office of Catholic Schools, was named to the Academic Circle of
Excellence at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Md., March 23.
The award recognizes graduates of 10 or more years who have demonstrated
outstanding leadership and service to others, and continued support for the university.
Curtin also serves as an adjunct instructor for the School of Education at
Marymount University in Arlington, and chair of the Mount St. Mary’s Seminary rector’s
council.
Curtin has been involved in education in the local, diocesan and
national level. The former executive director for the National Catholic
Educational Association (NCEA), Curtin has also been the secretary of Catholic education
for the Archdiocese of Washington, served on multiple boards of directors for
high schools within the archdiocese, and worked as teacher, administrator and
principal. In addition to his award for the Academic Circle of Excellence, he
has garnered two papal awards, conferred for his work for the church and
Catholic education.
