Prof. Steele is a Thomist, and in addition to his teaching duties in the Faculty, he is also the full-time Project Manager – Assistant to the Vice Dean of Theology at the Angelicum. On a part-time basis, Prof. Steele also teaches Theology and Latin courses with the Rome study abroad programs for Ave Maria University (Florida, U.S.A.) and Thomas More College (New Hampshire, U.S.A.). He and his wife have four sons and one daughter. In addition to having taught Catholic theology for over fourteen years now, he was also a Director of Religious Education and Catechist for more than 6 years at different parishes, both in Florida and Washington State. Prof. Steele is also the Founder and President of the Theological Institute of St. Thomas Aquinas (“Thomisticum”). Additionally, he is an accomplished opera and musical theatre singer with over 25 years of professional performance experience, and worked as an Adjunct Instructor of Music during his time at Ave Maria University, teaching voice and acting for singers. Prior to his conversion to Catholicism, Prof. Steele served for five years as a Marine in the U.S. Marine Corps (Semper Fidelis!), and was subsequently a private investigator and police officer for many years in Southern California. He particularly treasures his experience as a Disaster Relief Volunteer for the American Red Cross in New Orleans, immediately after Hurricane Katrina and during Hurricane Rita – an experience that was a great impetus for his conversion to Christianity. Prof. Steele maintains a very active and healthy lifestyle of daily exercise and a strict carnivore diet, and enjoys bicycling, strength training, running, and all hiking/camping activities.