Meet our Science/STEM department

The objective of the Science Department emphasizes development of students’ ability to use the scientific method in acquiring knowledge and the proper care and use of the equipment and materials necessary in laboratory work. These objectives support the school’s philosophy and its general objectives—love of God and neighbor and the building of a just society.

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Annie Gibson
Annie Gibson

STEM & Theology

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B.A. - Education; GCU

Certification in Catholic Theology; Augustine Institute

PLTW Into to Engineering 

PLTW Computer Science for Innovators

PLTW Automation and Robotics

PLTW Human Body Systems

At SCHS since 2021

In education since 2016

Peter Harrison
Peter Harrison

Science

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B.S. - Zoology, University of Wisconsin - Madison

PLTW Certified Educator

At SCHS since 2023

In education since 1987

Karen Matthews
Karen Matthews

Science/STEM

Science Department Chair

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B.S. - Molecular biology; UW-Parkside

M.S. - Education, curriculum & instruction; Concordia University

PLTW Certified Educator

In education since 1999

Frank Miles
Frank Miles

Science

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B.S. - Science Education; University of Minnesota-Twin Cities;

M.SlT. - UW-River Falls

At SCHS since 1984

In education since 1983

Betty Ramsey
Betty Ramsey

Science

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B.A. -

At SCHS since

In education since

Victoria Sellhausen
Victoria Sellhausen

Science

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B.S - Conservation and Environmental Science; University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

At SCHS since 2024 

In education since 2024

COURSE OFFERINGS

Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Physics
Biology
Aquatic Science
Environmental Science
Chemistry
Physics
AP Biology
AP Environmental Science
Advanced Topics in Physical Science (ATIPS)

STEM:
Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW)
Principals of Engineering (PLTW)
Digital Electronics (PLTW)
Engineering Design and Development/Capstone (PLTW)
Principles of Biomedical Science (PLTW)
Human Body Systems (PLTW)
Medical Interventions (PLTW)
Introduction to Computer Programming
AP Computer Science Principles

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Please refer to our High School Course Selection Guide for detailed information about each course, including a description, prerequisites, and the grade levels for which each course is offered.