STAFF | Our Lady of Lourdes

Our Staff

School Administrators

Fr. EBEN ‘MAC’ MacDONALD

Pastor

About Fr. Mac

Father Eben MacDonald (“Father Mac”) is the fourth pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes. A graduate of The University of Michigan-Flint (1987) and Saint John’s Seminary, Camarillo (2012), he has served in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles since his ordination in 2012. He has previously served as Associate Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Lancaster and as pastor of Saint Cyril of Jerusalem Parish in Encino prior to coming to Our Lady of Lourdes. Fr. Mac is one of three priests in his family. His brother Fr. Adam is a priest of the Divine Word Missionaries and his brother Fr. Tim is a priest of the Diocese of Lansing, Michigan. In addition to his duties as pastor, Fr. Mac also serves as dean (Vicar Forane) of Deanery 5, Chair of the Council of Priests of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and sits on the priest personnel board.

Mr. Kris Brough

Principal

About Mr. Brough

Mr. Brough is principal of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish School. Prior to joining our school staff he was a parishioner and school parent. Previously he taught at Bishop Alemany and Notre Dame. He is the proud parent of a Lourdes Lourdes student and two alums.
Mr. Brough is a graduate of Bishop Alemany High School, Cal State University Northridge, and Loyola Marymount University.

Mrs. Irene Muliadi

Vice Principal of Curriculum & Instruction

About Mrs. Muliadi

Mrs.Muliadi is a proud parent of two wonderful kids, Aiden and Isabella. She received her degrees from Cal Poly Pomona and Loyola Marymount University. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and cheering on her favorite teams, the Lakers, Dodgers, and Green Bay Packers.

Mr. Kevin Gallagher

Director of Technology

About Mr. Gallagher

Mr. Gallagher, is fondly referred to by most students as Mr. G. His family has been a member of the Lourdes Parish since 1989, and he has been on staff since 2000. All four of his daughters are graduates of Lourdes. Prior to teaching, he was a professional photographer, a talent still in use for school sports and other activities. After graduating from Crespi High School, Mr. G graduated from CSU Northridge in Child Development and Loyola Marymount, with a Masters’ Degree in Education. He is also a Certified STEM Science Teacher. He wears several hats here at Lourdes – 6th-grade homeroom, Middle School Science Teacher, Director of Technology and Coordinater of Afterschool Enrichment Programs. During his years here, he has also been a classroom aide, Computer and Math teacher, as well as a Softball and Academic Decathlon Coach.

Teachers

Mrs. Nicole Herrera

Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

About Mrs. Herrera

Mrs. Nicole Herrera is the Transitional Kindergarten teacher. She has taught in Catholic education since 2000, beginning her journey as a 5th grade teacher at Incarnation in Glendale. She taught many different grade levels at Lourdes until settling into her true passion, teaching the youngest learners in our community. She has three children who have all attended Catholic schools. Her oldest daughter and son attend Notre Dame High School and her youngest son is currently here at Lourdes. She and her husband are graduates of Notre Dame High School. She earned her BA at San Diego State University, her Masters in Education at Loyola Marymount University, and her CA teaching credential at Mount Saint Mary’s University. Every day that she spends with the little ones in the classroom is a true gift!

Mrs. Heather Brough

Kindergarten Teacher

About Mrs. Brough

Mrs. Brough has been a member of the Our Lady of Lourdes staff since 2012 and is the Kindergarten grade teacher. She has been a member of the Our Lady of Lourdes community since 2007. She is the proud parent of two Our Lady of Lourdes graduates and one current Our Lady of Lourdes student.

Mrs. Brough is a graduate of Bishop Alemany High School, Pasadena City College, CSUN, and Loyola Marymount University.

Ms. Christine Elguezabal

First Grade Teacher

About Ms. Elguezabal

Mrs. Elguezabal is our 1st Grade Teacher. She started her teaching journey at Lourdes in 2018 but has been a part of the Lourdes community for the last 20! A Lourdes graduate, Mrs. “E” received her bachelor’s from California State University, Fresno (Go Dogs!) and went on to receive her Masters and Credential in Education with a Specialization in English Language Learners at National University. Most recently, she cleared her credential through Mount St. Mary’s University. She believes in being a lifelong learner!

Mrs. Tamara Gallagher

Second Grade Teacher

About Mrs. Gallagher

Mrs. Maureen Moran

Third Grade Teacher

About Mrs. Moran

Mrs. Moran is an alum who entrusted her childrens’ education to OLL. She is a licensed attorney who currently opts to follow her passion guiding the next generation of children as they search for knowledge and find their uniquely designed God-given purpose. In her classroom, her goal is to create a safe and loving environment for each student to grow and learn. After many years of teaching in Catholic schools Mrs. Moran is thrilled to be a part of OLL school again.

Ms. Cheryl McPherson

Fourth Grade Teacher

About Ms. McPherson

Ms. McPherson has been the 4th Grade Teacher at OLL since 2003. She is a graduate of Chapman University and LMU.

Mrs. Kari Andrews

Fifth Grade Teacher

About Mrs. Andrews

Mrs. Andrews, the 5th grade teacher, is STEM certified. She has been a member of the Our Lady of Lourdes faculty since 1998. She is a proud parent of an Our Lady of Lourdes student. Mrs. Andrews is a graduate of St. Mel Elementary School, Louisville High School, CSUN, and Loyola Marymount University.