Denis B. Naeger
Sylvan Lake, MI *8320
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Counselor (Personal, Academic, Career, College, Student Support Groups)
University of Detroit Jesuit High School (1980 to June of 2006 – retired)
Director of Family Ministry (part-time staff member at Our Lady of Refuge Parish in
Orchard Lake, MI from 1980 – 2002. Organization and coordination of family-
oriented events, counseling, marriage preparation. In addition, served as
Coordinator of RCIA Process (Rite for Christian Initiation of Adults) from
1986 – 2001
Chairman of Counseling Department at U of D Jesuit High School from 1981 – 1995
(Coordinated staff of counselors and counseling activities as described above)
Teacher/Counselor from 1958-1978. During this time I was a Religious Brother in the
Society of Mary (Marianists), and employed in the school system operated by this
Congregation. Thus I served at Chaminade College Prep (St. Louis, Missouri),
Maryhurst Prep (St. Louis, Missouri), St. Michael’s High School (Chicago,
Illinois), and Cathedral High School (Belleville, Illinois). Teacher of History,
Government, Latin, Theology; Prefect of resident students for 11 years, Leadership
Training, Coach (football & basketball) and Moderator (newspaper, social action
groups, choral).
EDUCATION
St. Mary’s University (San Antonio, Texas)
B.A. – May, 1958
Major – History
Minor – Latin, Philosophy
St. Louis University
M.A. – Modern European History, 1965
M.Ed. – Counseling, 1973
CERTIFICATION
Counselor & Teacher in State of Michigan
Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Michigan (1990 – 2002, renewed 2006)
OTHER EXPERIENCES
Graduate of Dale Carnegie Program, 1970
Real Estate License, 1979 – 1983
Marriage to Jill in 1982. We are the proud parents of four sons, Joseph, James,
Jeffrey and Joshua
Fuller Brush salesman, house painter, substitute postal carrier, 1978-1980
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Tennis, ping-pong, boating, walking, swimming
Films, concerts, dramatic & cultural events, reading, dining out, culinary arts, gardening
Singing, dancing, travel
REFERENCES
Father William J. Murphy (former Pastor, Our Lady of Refuge)
Senior Clergy Village
14455-D Levan Road
Livonia, MI 48154
Mrs. Susan Rowe, Principal
U of D Jesuit High School
8400 S. Cambridge
Detroit, MI 48221
Mr. James Hassett, Counselor
U of D Jesuit High School
8400 S. Cambridge
Detroit, MI 48221
Dr. Trish Anne Pich, LPC
45200 Sterritt, Suite 105
Shelby, MI 48317
Mr. John Bernardo, M.A., L.L.P.
Humanistic Resources
32920 West Thirteen Mile Road, Suite D-402
Farmington Hills, MI 48334