Spring 2023: Grades Six - Eight
The information below is for the Spring 2023 session. The listing for the Fall 2023 semester will be posted September 4th.
2:00 - 3:00
SU 40: Geometry in the City
In this course, students will begin to discover different geometric concepts that can be used in city landscapes. We will begin this course by discussing how you can minimize the surface being taken on the ground and maximizing the volume of buildings. We will also discuss angles of intersection with roads along with using angles to find distance between points. We will finalize the class by having the students create a little city using the different geometric concepts talked throughout the 8 weeks.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Prep 203
Miss Driscoll is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in middle grade education with a concentration in mathematics. She began her experience working with students at a young age by babysitting within her family for her aunts. Miss Driscoll then began working in both her churches nursery and 3rd to 5th grade care. The most rewarding experience Miss Driscoll has had however is working with her church in Club Crossroads at the local elementary school Amos K. Hutchison. Here she worked with 4th grade boys to explore their own religious beliefs. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with family and friends.
Mr. Brandon Dunmire is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Secondary Education with a concentration in Mathematics. He is a graduate of Penns Manor High School in Clymer, Pennsylvania. He is active on the men’s bowling team at Saint Vincent and also volunteers as a youth bowling coach on his free weekends and has helped with a baseball training camp in Indiana during the summer. He was also a camp counselor at the Challenge Program during the summer of 2022.
SU 41: Public Speaking: Speak with Confidence and Poise
Having troubles with Public Speaking? Have no fear! This course is designed to help you become a confident and poised public speaker. Throughout the course, students will learn techniques and will watch examples from well-known public speakers. Utilizing these techniques, students will be able to craft and present their own speeches. They will practice different types of speeches such as informative and persuasive.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Prep 205
Ms. Meredith Marsh is a Sophomore at Saint Vincent College pursuing a degree in Middle Grade Education with a concentration in Social Studies. Ms. Marsh has had several experiences working with children. She has taught religious ed. for 6th and 7th graders, volunteered with Rotary International, and led high school retreats. Most recently, Ms. Marsh has worked as a counselor at the summer camp program at Trinity Christian School. In her free time, she can usually be found reading, visiting historical sites, baking, and spending time with her family. Ms. Marsh is very excited to have the opportunity to teach your children and can’t wait to meet everyone!
3:00- 4:00
SU 42: Science of Cooking
How does our food get cooked? Chemistry of course! From preparing a 5-course gourmet meal to heating up leftovers in the microwave, it can all be explained using the lens of chemistry. In this course students will learn about the Chemistry of Cooking. We will explore the science of cooking in everyday ingredients and cooking utensils. For example, students will make and explore the ingredients of their very own Homemade Pizza!
Common allergens used throughout course: Dairy and Gluten.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Scholastica Hall
Mr. Ian Buttermore is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Chemistry with a minor in Secondary Education. Mr. Buttermore has a yearning for learning and is interested in many subjects outside of chemistry, including foreign language, history, physics, and much more. During the Summer, Mr. Buttermore is a counselor at the Challenge Program camp where he gets valuable experience working with ages 10-18. Mr. Buttermore spends his free time reading, playing chess, and learning about diverse topics outside of his college curriculum.
Ms. Dobransky is a sophomore student at Saint Vincent College pursuing a degree in Middle Grade Education with a Science Concentration, and a Minor in Special Education. Ms. Dobransky has worked as a babysitter since 2018 and has worked as a job coach for BEARCAT BEST. Some of her hobbies include golfing, hiking, and hanging out with friends and family.
SU 43: Take a Trip on the Oregon Trail and Beyond
Adventure is calling and all students are invited to travel west from Missouri to Oregon and beyond on the Oregon Trail. The world is changing and people are moving out west, join us on this exciting adventure. In this course, students will learn about the various stops all along the Oregon Trail as well the challenges that the settlers of this area faced during this time. Alongside the history of each particular state, students will also learn about important historical figures and events found within and how the area has evolved and changed throughout the course of time.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Prep 205
Ms. Meredith Marsh is a Sophomore at Saint Vincent College pursuing a degree in Middle Grade Education with a concentration in Social Studies. Ms. Marsh has had several experiences working with children. She has taught religious ed. for 6th and 7th graders, volunteered with Rotary International, and led high school retreats. Most recently, Ms. Marsh has worked as a counselor at the summer camp program at Trinity Christian School. In her free time, she can usually be found reading, visiting historical sites, baking, and spending time with her family. Ms. Marsh is very excited to have the opportunity to teach your children and can’t wait to meet everyone!
Gabriel Graham is currently a sophomore here at Saint Vincent College. He is currently a History Education major and hopes to earn his Doctorate with the intent of teaching at a university level. Gabriel is also an avid outdoorsman who frequently enjoys hiking and fishing. Gabriel attended Norwin High School in which during his time there he played as a defenseman on the lacrosse team and participated in the Show Choir and Chamber Singers which were competitive choirs that participated in plenty of community service projects.
4:00- 5:00
SU 44: Take the Stand: Fundamentals of Mock Trial
This course will be a class surrounded by discussions and debate. We will cover material on day-to-day situations or current events that will help the students develop the skills they need to perform their own mock trial. In the beginning of this course, the students will learn the basic concepts and necessities of a mock trial, and the punctilious skills needed to form a persuasive argument. The second part of the class will focus on discussion, debate, and learning how to read situations and develop a coherent argument. Lastly, the class will dissect the reading of The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe, and perform their own mock trial before a judge or jury using their skills that they have learned from the class. In this course, students will learn the essential skills of coherent argument, critical thinking, public speaking, improvisation, teamwork, and the art of persuasion. If you like to improv, debate, think quickly on your feet, and respectfully argue, then this class is for you!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Prep 205
Ms. Davenport is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Middle Level Education with a Mathematics concentration. She is a graduate of Bentworth High School and has had many unique experiences with children. Ms. Davenport has had the opportunity to teach several styles of dance to children ranging from all ages. In the past, she has also had the opportunity to teach Tae Kwon Do classes to late elementary to late middle school students. Ms. Davenport has also spent much of her time babysitting children of various ages. In her free time, you can find her spending time with family and friends, studying, or performing with the Saint Vincent dance team as well as the March of The Bearcats during the respective sports seasons.
SU 45: Into the Wild!
There’s a great big world out there, so go find it! This course will give you the skills and knowledge necessary to safely explore the wilderness here in Pennsylvania. By the end of this course, students will be able to pack for a hike in any climate, read a map, operate a compass, and apply basic first aid skills. This class includes a fun outdoors field trip where we will practice hands-on orienteering!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Prep 203
Ms. Alyson Krecota is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College. She is majoring in Spanish Education and getting her K-12 teaching certification. Ms. Alyson has had a variety of opportunities to work with children. These include coaching at a local swim camp, lifeguarding, and babysitting. She also worked with children throughout her high school career by volunteering at community events such as her hometown’s annual Christmas breakfast. Ms. Alyson is a member of Saint Vincent’s swim team as well as the president of both the Outdoors Club and Spanish Club here at SVC. Ms. Alyson loves to be outdoors and to travel. She also enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and dogs! She is looking forward to an opportunity to work with you children and can’t wait to take off on the adventure with her students!
Mr. Carlo Pipitone is a Sophomore in Saint Vincent College, and is studying a Major in History and a Minor in Education. Mr. Pipitone took a gap semester, and enlisted in the New York Army National Guard as an Artillery Fire Control Specialist with the rank of Private First Class. Since high school, he has volunteered with the Air Force’s civilian auxiliary; the Civil Air Patrol, where he has completed two student pilot flight hours and wilderness search & rescue certifications. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games such as Minecraft. He has eight pets at home, including seven cats and a dog at his home in Staten Island, New York City.
2:00 - 3:00
SU 40: Geometry in the City
In this course, students will begin to discover different geometric concepts that can be used in city landscapes. We will begin this course by discussing how you can minimize the surface being taken on the ground and maximizing the volume of buildings. We will also discuss angles of intersection with roads along with using angles to find distance between points. We will finalize the class by having the students create a little city using the different geometric concepts talked throughout the 8 weeks.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Prep 203
Miss Driscoll is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in middle grade education with a concentration in mathematics. She began her experience working with students at a young age by babysitting within her family for her aunts. Miss Driscoll then began working in both her churches nursery and 3rd to 5th grade care. The most rewarding experience Miss Driscoll has had however is working with her church in Club Crossroads at the local elementary school Amos K. Hutchison. Here she worked with 4th grade boys to explore their own religious beliefs. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with family and friends.
Mr. Brandon Dunmire is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Secondary Education with a concentration in Mathematics. He is a graduate of Penns Manor High School in Clymer, Pennsylvania. He is active on the men’s bowling team at Saint Vincent and also volunteers as a youth bowling coach on his free weekends and has helped with a baseball training camp in Indiana during the summer. He was also a camp counselor at the Challenge Program during the summer of 2022.
SU 41: Public Speaking: Speak with Confidence and Poise
Having troubles with Public Speaking? Have no fear! This course is designed to help you become a confident and poised public speaker. Throughout the course, students will learn techniques and will watch examples from well-known public speakers. Utilizing these techniques, students will be able to craft and present their own speeches. They will practice different types of speeches such as informative and persuasive.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Prep 205
Ms. Meredith Marsh is a Sophomore at Saint Vincent College pursuing a degree in Middle Grade Education with a concentration in Social Studies. Ms. Marsh has had several experiences working with children. She has taught religious ed. for 6th and 7th graders, volunteered with Rotary International, and led high school retreats. Most recently, Ms. Marsh has worked as a counselor at the summer camp program at Trinity Christian School. In her free time, she can usually be found reading, visiting historical sites, baking, and spending time with her family. Ms. Marsh is very excited to have the opportunity to teach your children and can’t wait to meet everyone!
3:00- 4:00
SU 42: Science of Cooking
How does our food get cooked? Chemistry of course! From preparing a 5-course gourmet meal to heating up leftovers in the microwave, it can all be explained using the lens of chemistry. In this course students will learn about the Chemistry of Cooking. We will explore the science of cooking in everyday ingredients and cooking utensils. For example, students will make and explore the ingredients of their very own Homemade Pizza!
Common allergens used throughout course: Dairy and Gluten.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Scholastica Hall
Mr. Ian Buttermore is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Chemistry with a minor in Secondary Education. Mr. Buttermore has a yearning for learning and is interested in many subjects outside of chemistry, including foreign language, history, physics, and much more. During the Summer, Mr. Buttermore is a counselor at the Challenge Program camp where he gets valuable experience working with ages 10-18. Mr. Buttermore spends his free time reading, playing chess, and learning about diverse topics outside of his college curriculum.
Ms. Dobransky is a sophomore student at Saint Vincent College pursuing a degree in Middle Grade Education with a Science Concentration, and a Minor in Special Education. Ms. Dobransky has worked as a babysitter since 2018 and has worked as a job coach for BEARCAT BEST. Some of her hobbies include golfing, hiking, and hanging out with friends and family.
SU 43: Take a Trip on the Oregon Trail and Beyond
Adventure is calling and all students are invited to travel west from Missouri to Oregon and beyond on the Oregon Trail. The world is changing and people are moving out west, join us on this exciting adventure. In this course, students will learn about the various stops all along the Oregon Trail as well the challenges that the settlers of this area faced during this time. Alongside the history of each particular state, students will also learn about important historical figures and events found within and how the area has evolved and changed throughout the course of time.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Prep 205
Ms. Meredith Marsh is a Sophomore at Saint Vincent College pursuing a degree in Middle Grade Education with a concentration in Social Studies. Ms. Marsh has had several experiences working with children. She has taught religious ed. for 6th and 7th graders, volunteered with Rotary International, and led high school retreats. Most recently, Ms. Marsh has worked as a counselor at the summer camp program at Trinity Christian School. In her free time, she can usually be found reading, visiting historical sites, baking, and spending time with her family. Ms. Marsh is very excited to have the opportunity to teach your children and can’t wait to meet everyone!
Gabriel Graham is currently a sophomore here at Saint Vincent College. He is currently a History Education major and hopes to earn his Doctorate with the intent of teaching at a university level. Gabriel is also an avid outdoorsman who frequently enjoys hiking and fishing. Gabriel attended Norwin High School in which during his time there he played as a defenseman on the lacrosse team and participated in the Show Choir and Chamber Singers which were competitive choirs that participated in plenty of community service projects.
4:00- 5:00
SU 44: Take the Stand: Fundamentals of Mock Trial
This course will be a class surrounded by discussions and debate. We will cover material on day-to-day situations or current events that will help the students develop the skills they need to perform their own mock trial. In the beginning of this course, the students will learn the basic concepts and necessities of a mock trial, and the punctilious skills needed to form a persuasive argument. The second part of the class will focus on discussion, debate, and learning how to read situations and develop a coherent argument. Lastly, the class will dissect the reading of The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe, and perform their own mock trial before a judge or jury using their skills that they have learned from the class. In this course, students will learn the essential skills of coherent argument, critical thinking, public speaking, improvisation, teamwork, and the art of persuasion. If you like to improv, debate, think quickly on your feet, and respectfully argue, then this class is for you!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Prep 205
Ms. Davenport is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Middle Level Education with a Mathematics concentration. She is a graduate of Bentworth High School and has had many unique experiences with children. Ms. Davenport has had the opportunity to teach several styles of dance to children ranging from all ages. In the past, she has also had the opportunity to teach Tae Kwon Do classes to late elementary to late middle school students. Ms. Davenport has also spent much of her time babysitting children of various ages. In her free time, you can find her spending time with family and friends, studying, or performing with the Saint Vincent dance team as well as the March of The Bearcats during the respective sports seasons.
SU 45: Into the Wild!
There’s a great big world out there, so go find it! This course will give you the skills and knowledge necessary to safely explore the wilderness here in Pennsylvania. By the end of this course, students will be able to pack for a hike in any climate, read a map, operate a compass, and apply basic first aid skills. This class includes a fun outdoors field trip where we will practice hands-on orienteering!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Prep 203
Ms. Alyson Krecota is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College. She is majoring in Spanish Education and getting her K-12 teaching certification. Ms. Alyson has had a variety of opportunities to work with children. These include coaching at a local swim camp, lifeguarding, and babysitting. She also worked with children throughout her high school career by volunteering at community events such as her hometown’s annual Christmas breakfast. Ms. Alyson is a member of Saint Vincent’s swim team as well as the president of both the Outdoors Club and Spanish Club here at SVC. Ms. Alyson loves to be outdoors and to travel. She also enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and dogs! She is looking forward to an opportunity to work with you children and can’t wait to take off on the adventure with her students!
Mr. Carlo Pipitone is a Sophomore in Saint Vincent College, and is studying a Major in History and a Minor in Education. Mr. Pipitone took a gap semester, and enlisted in the New York Army National Guard as an Artillery Fire Control Specialist with the rank of Private First Class. Since high school, he has volunteered with the Air Force’s civilian auxiliary; the Civil Air Patrol, where he has completed two student pilot flight hours and wilderness search & rescue certifications. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games such as Minecraft. He has eight pets at home, including seven cats and a dog at his home in Staten Island, New York City.
