spring 2021 Ninth - Twelfth Grades
SU 50 The Human Heart: A Study of the Cardiovascular System
In this course, students will conduct an exploration of the human heart and cardiovascular system. Students will investigate both the structure and function of the heart and its associated vessels. Students will also uncover the direction of blood flow and mechanics of blood circulation through virtual and hands-on labs. The vascular connections between the heart, its related blood vessels, and other major body systems will be examined. Students will also study how elements of a heart-healthy lifestyle can prevent the effects of cardiovascular disease. Any student considering a career in cardiovascular medicine or who demonstrates an interest in human anatomy and physiology will certainly enjoy this course about the fascinating operations of the human cardiovascular system.
COST: $ 20 DAYS/TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM
Miss Gabrielle Evancho is a post-baccalaureate student at Saint Vincent College pursuing teaching certifications for Biology Education (Grades 7-12) and Early Childhood Education (PreK-4). She completed her undergraduate studies at Seton Hill University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Miss Evancho is a tutor for third-grade math through the Saint Vincent Education Department Tutoring Program, and she has worked with junior high school and third-grade students through job shadowing experiences. In her free time, Miss Evancho enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends. Upon completion of her teaching certifications, Miss Evancho wishes to teach kindergarten or early elementary school.
SU 51 You’re a Poet and You Don’t Even Know It!
Love, loss, pain, suffering, and of course, humor. Poetry, from sonnets to limericks, has stirred the mind. This class will examine poems from a variety of mentor poets, such as Maya Angelou, Petrarch, Shakespeare, Shel Silverstein, and Percy Bysshe Shelley among other poets. We will examine the styles of sonnets, limericks, Romantic poetry, and more contemporary poems to understand the elements that are unique to each style. The end goal of this course is to have the student create their own original poem in the style they most prefer.
COST: $ 20 DAYS/TIME: Monday & Wednesday 1:30 PM
Mr. Clay Trimble is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in English with a Secondary Education minor. He has had several experiences with children, as a counselor in last year’s Saint Vincent Challenge Program and acting as a Reading Buddy for the Baltimore County Public Library System for 3 years. Mr. Trimble was also a tutor for two middle school students, helping them with their English and Mathematics homework. In his free time, he can be found at his chair with a book or perusing the library.
SU 52 The Sixties: A Pivotal Decade
This course will start on a little background of the years and events leading up to the 1960’s. Then we will begin to look at the 60’s and see how this period of time lead to today. Students will learn about the 60’s culture in American society. This will include politics, music, and social norms. Students will learn about the different perspectives that the 60’s society had. We will explore how the 60’s helped shape today’s American culture.
COST: $ 20 DAYS/TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 2:30 PM
Ms. Kait Le Compte-Roy is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in History and a minor in Secondary Education. She has taught at Bible Camps for Saint Francis Xavier parish in which she worked with children from kindergarten all the way up to eight graders. Ms. Le Compte-Roy taught Confirmation classes at Sacred Heart parish for two years. Her favorite experience was helping plan and run a lock-in for high schoolers at Sacred Heart. In her free time, she is usually spending time with her family, driving, or running.
SU 53 Accounting 101
Students in this course will learn real life applications from accounting. Each student will create a business to manage. While learning about the different accounting basics they will be applying their knowledge to their business. We will be focusing on accounting practices that will relate to their lives and skills that can be used in the future.
COST: $ 20 DAYS/TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 2:30 PM
Miss Sara Ellis is a junior at Saint Vincent College majoring in Mathematics with a Secondary Education and Accounting minor. She is a member of the Women’s Volleyball team. She enjoys working with kids and has experience coaching youth volleyball teams. In her free time, Sara can usually be found working out , or spending time with friends and family.
SU 54 Sticking to the Basics of Shading
In this course, students will be engaged in learning the different styles of shading. They will build their knowledge of shading and it will give them practice working with different materials. The different techniques covered will hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, blending, and contouring. Along with learning different methods, the students will work with different materials such as brushes and shading sticks in order to blend graphite. No prior knowledge is needed as we are bringing it back to the basics.
COST: $ 20 DAYS/TIME: Monday & Wednesday 11:30 AM
Ms. Jade Powers is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Art Education, Pre-K through 12. Jade has worked in her mother’s in-home daycare for many years with all ages of children. She also has five siblings, two of which are younger brothers. Jade has been employed at Wendy’s since the summer of 2018. In her free time, she enjoys reading and creating art. The art she can be found creating encompasses a wide range including ceramics, painting, drawing, and sculpture. In the future she hopes to be able to be an art teacher.
SU 55 Cell Biology
What do lungs and leaves have in common? Both are made of cells! Join us in an eight-week exploration of Cell Biology foundations as we discover the intricate, invisible structures from which all living systems are built. The course will include interactive sessions in the virtual setting alongside online laboratory activities designed to reinforce and enrich students’ understanding of topics ranging from the basis of cell structure and function to real world applications of cell biology. At the conclusion of the semester, students will have the opportunity to conduct and present research on a topic of interest as it relates to current efforts in cell biology advancements. *Due to the nature of the class, it will be on one day for an hour.
COST: $ 20 DAYS/TIME: *Wednesday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Ms. Isabelle Machado is excited to return to Saint Vincent’s Step-Up team as a third-year biology major. With minors in biotechnology and psychology and a concentration in cellular and molecular studies, she looks forward to sharing the fascinating world of cells with aspiring scientists and exploring its many implications for modern-day challenges. She works as a neuroscience research assistant on campus, has served as a teaching assistant for the Saint Vincent College biology department in the past, and has led STEM-centered summer classes at the elementary- and middle-school levels. She enjoys finding ways to combine her interests in the natural sciences with her loves for art and working with students. Thank you for being a part of Cell Biology!
Ms. Catherine Kwiat is a junior biology major who is super excited to be able to share her love for the subject. She currently works for the biology department and Human Anatomy laboratory at Saint Vincent College as a laboratory assistant and spent the summer of 2019 gaining outside lab research experience as well. While also pursuing a minor in psychology and a concentration in organismal studies, she is happy to have the chance to foster other students’ enthusiasm for science. She is greatly looking forward to being able to work with devoted students in order to expand their knowledge of cell biology in fun and unique ways. Thank you for your interest in Cell Biology!
SU 56 Brazil: Learning the History and the Culture
By taking this course, students will learn some of the history and culture of the South American country Brazil. Brazil has a rich and vibrant culture that over the course of eight weeks students will be immersed into. The course will begin with a basic overview of the continent of South America. From there we will be specifically learning about Brazil. In this class students will learn about what makes Brazil unique: the history, the culture, the Amazon, and dance. Dance is a big part of Brazilian culture so in this class students will be able to learn the basic steps on how to dance the samba.
COST: $ 20 DAYS/TIME: Tuesday and Thursday 3:00 PM
Ms. Kaitlyn Morrison is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College and is currently majoring in History with a minor in Secondary Education. She has experience working in elementary schools teaching subject matter in History, English, Math, and French. She also has experience tutoring high school students in History, English, and Music. She is interested in teaching at the high school level in the area of Social Studies. In her free time, she likes volunteering at the local food pantry or Habitat for Humanity. In addition to volunteering, she enjoys reading, photography, nature walks, playing the flute, listening to music, and bowling.
SU 57 Ghost Stories take a “turn” in Henry James’ the Turn of the Screw
In this course, students will read and dissect Henry James’ the Turn of the Screw. In reading this chilling ghost story, students will use reading comprehension skills as they decipher the true intentions behind a young governess and the children she cares for. The novel will be read in class as well as out of class, with reading guides provided, followed by discussions and debates. Students should stay up to date with the reading schedule for the class so that they will be able to participate in discussions and debates to the best of their abilities.
COST: $ 20 DAYS/TIME: Monday & Friday 2:00PM
Paige Thatcher is a second-year student majoring in English and Secondary Education. She has worked with students in a volunteer position for many years as a camp counselor for Mother of Sorrows Camp Virtue summer camp and has chaperoned and assisted in planning various youth retreats as a part of her internship with the Diocese of Greensburg. As well, she has loved assisting her mom, a teacher at Keystone Montessori, on her days off and during summer camps over the past 10 years. Paige hopes to pursue a career as a high school English teacher and one day return as a teacher to Serra Catholic High School where she graduated from.
SU 58 The Wonders of Watercolor
In this course, students will learn how to use watercolor paint, breaking it down to the basics. Important painting terminology will be covered, along with a description of the materials that are expected to be used throughout the course. Each week will focus on a different watercolor skill, bringing it altogether in the end for a final art piece. The students will stay engaged by following along and using the provided materials for their artwork. There is no required prior knowledge, just bring your creativity.
COST: $ 20 DAYS/TIME: Monday & Wednesday 1:30 PM
Ms. Jade Powers is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Art Education, Pre-K through 12. Jade has worked in her mother’s in-home daycare for many years with all ages of children. She also has five siblings, two of which are younger brothers. Jade has been employed at Wendy’s since the summer of 2018. In her free time, she enjoys reading and creating art. The art she can be found creating encompasses a wide range including ceramics, painting, drawing, and sculpture. In the future she hopes to be able to be an art teacher.
SU 59 The Battles of World War I
In this course we will discuss 6-8 strategic battles that took place during World War 1. Some battles discussed will be the The Battle of Dogger Bank and The Battle of Caporetto. We will go in depth of the battles and strategies to be successful. In this course, students will be placed into groups to discuss strategic methods within the war to be successful. This will be broken down into 6-8 battles that took place during the war in order. We will go in order from the dates when the events had taken place.
COST: $ 20 DAYS/TIME: Monday & Wednesday 1:00 PM
Mr. Brendan Linhart is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in History and a minor in Secondary Education. He has many experiences with children, including coaching football and helping at schools with children. He volunteered at churches and help set up activities for children in the summer. Mr. Linhart loves to watch sports and spend time with family. He plans on teaching high school History. In free time, he loves to walk his dogs and workout at the gym.
In this course, students will conduct an exploration of the human heart and cardiovascular system. Students will investigate both the structure and function of the heart and its associated vessels. Students will also uncover the direction of blood flow and mechanics of blood circulation through virtual and hands-on labs. The vascular connections between the heart, its related blood vessels, and other major body systems will be examined. Students will also study how elements of a heart-healthy lifestyle can prevent the effects of cardiovascular disease. Any student considering a career in cardiovascular medicine or who demonstrates an interest in human anatomy and physiology will certainly enjoy this course about the fascinating operations of the human cardiovascular system.
COST: $ 20 DAYS/TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM
Miss Gabrielle Evancho is a post-baccalaureate student at Saint Vincent College pursuing teaching certifications for Biology Education (Grades 7-12) and Early Childhood Education (PreK-4). She completed her undergraduate studies at Seton Hill University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Miss Evancho is a tutor for third-grade math through the Saint Vincent Education Department Tutoring Program, and she has worked with junior high school and third-grade students through job shadowing experiences. In her free time, Miss Evancho enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends. Upon completion of her teaching certifications, Miss Evancho wishes to teach kindergarten or early elementary school.
SU 51 You’re a Poet and You Don’t Even Know It!
Love, loss, pain, suffering, and of course, humor. Poetry, from sonnets to limericks, has stirred the mind. This class will examine poems from a variety of mentor poets, such as Maya Angelou, Petrarch, Shakespeare, Shel Silverstein, and Percy Bysshe Shelley among other poets. We will examine the styles of sonnets, limericks, Romantic poetry, and more contemporary poems to understand the elements that are unique to each style. The end goal of this course is to have the student create their own original poem in the style they most prefer.
COST: $ 20 DAYS/TIME: Monday & Wednesday 1:30 PM
Mr. Clay Trimble is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in English with a Secondary Education minor. He has had several experiences with children, as a counselor in last year’s Saint Vincent Challenge Program and acting as a Reading Buddy for the Baltimore County Public Library System for 3 years. Mr. Trimble was also a tutor for two middle school students, helping them with their English and Mathematics homework. In his free time, he can be found at his chair with a book or perusing the library.
SU 52 The Sixties: A Pivotal Decade
This course will start on a little background of the years and events leading up to the 1960’s. Then we will begin to look at the 60’s and see how this period of time lead to today. Students will learn about the 60’s culture in American society. This will include politics, music, and social norms. Students will learn about the different perspectives that the 60’s society had. We will explore how the 60’s helped shape today’s American culture.
COST: $ 20 DAYS/TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 2:30 PM
Ms. Kait Le Compte-Roy is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in History and a minor in Secondary Education. She has taught at Bible Camps for Saint Francis Xavier parish in which she worked with children from kindergarten all the way up to eight graders. Ms. Le Compte-Roy taught Confirmation classes at Sacred Heart parish for two years. Her favorite experience was helping plan and run a lock-in for high schoolers at Sacred Heart. In her free time, she is usually spending time with her family, driving, or running.
SU 53 Accounting 101
Students in this course will learn real life applications from accounting. Each student will create a business to manage. While learning about the different accounting basics they will be applying their knowledge to their business. We will be focusing on accounting practices that will relate to their lives and skills that can be used in the future.
COST: $ 20 DAYS/TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 2:30 PM
Miss Sara Ellis is a junior at Saint Vincent College majoring in Mathematics with a Secondary Education and Accounting minor. She is a member of the Women’s Volleyball team. She enjoys working with kids and has experience coaching youth volleyball teams. In her free time, Sara can usually be found working out , or spending time with friends and family.
SU 54 Sticking to the Basics of Shading
In this course, students will be engaged in learning the different styles of shading. They will build their knowledge of shading and it will give them practice working with different materials. The different techniques covered will hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, blending, and contouring. Along with learning different methods, the students will work with different materials such as brushes and shading sticks in order to blend graphite. No prior knowledge is needed as we are bringing it back to the basics.
COST: $ 20 DAYS/TIME: Monday & Wednesday 11:30 AM
Ms. Jade Powers is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Art Education, Pre-K through 12. Jade has worked in her mother’s in-home daycare for many years with all ages of children. She also has five siblings, two of which are younger brothers. Jade has been employed at Wendy’s since the summer of 2018. In her free time, she enjoys reading and creating art. The art she can be found creating encompasses a wide range including ceramics, painting, drawing, and sculpture. In the future she hopes to be able to be an art teacher.
SU 55 Cell Biology
What do lungs and leaves have in common? Both are made of cells! Join us in an eight-week exploration of Cell Biology foundations as we discover the intricate, invisible structures from which all living systems are built. The course will include interactive sessions in the virtual setting alongside online laboratory activities designed to reinforce and enrich students’ understanding of topics ranging from the basis of cell structure and function to real world applications of cell biology. At the conclusion of the semester, students will have the opportunity to conduct and present research on a topic of interest as it relates to current efforts in cell biology advancements. *Due to the nature of the class, it will be on one day for an hour.
COST: $ 20 DAYS/TIME: *Wednesday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Ms. Isabelle Machado is excited to return to Saint Vincent’s Step-Up team as a third-year biology major. With minors in biotechnology and psychology and a concentration in cellular and molecular studies, she looks forward to sharing the fascinating world of cells with aspiring scientists and exploring its many implications for modern-day challenges. She works as a neuroscience research assistant on campus, has served as a teaching assistant for the Saint Vincent College biology department in the past, and has led STEM-centered summer classes at the elementary- and middle-school levels. She enjoys finding ways to combine her interests in the natural sciences with her loves for art and working with students. Thank you for being a part of Cell Biology!
Ms. Catherine Kwiat is a junior biology major who is super excited to be able to share her love for the subject. She currently works for the biology department and Human Anatomy laboratory at Saint Vincent College as a laboratory assistant and spent the summer of 2019 gaining outside lab research experience as well. While also pursuing a minor in psychology and a concentration in organismal studies, she is happy to have the chance to foster other students’ enthusiasm for science. She is greatly looking forward to being able to work with devoted students in order to expand their knowledge of cell biology in fun and unique ways. Thank you for your interest in Cell Biology!
SU 56 Brazil: Learning the History and the Culture
By taking this course, students will learn some of the history and culture of the South American country Brazil. Brazil has a rich and vibrant culture that over the course of eight weeks students will be immersed into. The course will begin with a basic overview of the continent of South America. From there we will be specifically learning about Brazil. In this class students will learn about what makes Brazil unique: the history, the culture, the Amazon, and dance. Dance is a big part of Brazilian culture so in this class students will be able to learn the basic steps on how to dance the samba.
COST: $ 20 DAYS/TIME: Tuesday and Thursday 3:00 PM
Ms. Kaitlyn Morrison is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College and is currently majoring in History with a minor in Secondary Education. She has experience working in elementary schools teaching subject matter in History, English, Math, and French. She also has experience tutoring high school students in History, English, and Music. She is interested in teaching at the high school level in the area of Social Studies. In her free time, she likes volunteering at the local food pantry or Habitat for Humanity. In addition to volunteering, she enjoys reading, photography, nature walks, playing the flute, listening to music, and bowling.
SU 57 Ghost Stories take a “turn” in Henry James’ the Turn of the Screw
In this course, students will read and dissect Henry James’ the Turn of the Screw. In reading this chilling ghost story, students will use reading comprehension skills as they decipher the true intentions behind a young governess and the children she cares for. The novel will be read in class as well as out of class, with reading guides provided, followed by discussions and debates. Students should stay up to date with the reading schedule for the class so that they will be able to participate in discussions and debates to the best of their abilities.
COST: $ 20 DAYS/TIME: Monday & Friday 2:00PM
Paige Thatcher is a second-year student majoring in English and Secondary Education. She has worked with students in a volunteer position for many years as a camp counselor for Mother of Sorrows Camp Virtue summer camp and has chaperoned and assisted in planning various youth retreats as a part of her internship with the Diocese of Greensburg. As well, she has loved assisting her mom, a teacher at Keystone Montessori, on her days off and during summer camps over the past 10 years. Paige hopes to pursue a career as a high school English teacher and one day return as a teacher to Serra Catholic High School where she graduated from.
SU 58 The Wonders of Watercolor
In this course, students will learn how to use watercolor paint, breaking it down to the basics. Important painting terminology will be covered, along with a description of the materials that are expected to be used throughout the course. Each week will focus on a different watercolor skill, bringing it altogether in the end for a final art piece. The students will stay engaged by following along and using the provided materials for their artwork. There is no required prior knowledge, just bring your creativity.
COST: $ 20 DAYS/TIME: Monday & Wednesday 1:30 PM
Ms. Jade Powers is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Art Education, Pre-K through 12. Jade has worked in her mother’s in-home daycare for many years with all ages of children. She also has five siblings, two of which are younger brothers. Jade has been employed at Wendy’s since the summer of 2018. In her free time, she enjoys reading and creating art. The art she can be found creating encompasses a wide range including ceramics, painting, drawing, and sculpture. In the future she hopes to be able to be an art teacher.
SU 59 The Battles of World War I
In this course we will discuss 6-8 strategic battles that took place during World War 1. Some battles discussed will be the The Battle of Dogger Bank and The Battle of Caporetto. We will go in depth of the battles and strategies to be successful. In this course, students will be placed into groups to discuss strategic methods within the war to be successful. This will be broken down into 6-8 battles that took place during the war in order. We will go in order from the dates when the events had taken place.
COST: $ 20 DAYS/TIME: Monday & Wednesday 1:00 PM
Mr. Brendan Linhart is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in History and a minor in Secondary Education. He has many experiences with children, including coaching football and helping at schools with children. He volunteered at churches and help set up activities for children in the summer. Mr. Linhart loves to watch sports and spend time with family. He plans on teaching high school History. In free time, he loves to walk his dogs and workout at the gym.
