Department Mission Statement: The Saint Joseph Academy Science Department, in support of the Saint Joseph Academy mission, combines scientific study with the values of the Congregation of Saint Joseph to promote scientific knowledge, technological competency, and scientific literacy through hands-on educational opportunities.

The Science Department offers the following courses: Complete list of Science courses

• Physical Science
• Biology
• Honors Biology
• AP Biology
  
• Chemistry
• Honors Chemistry
• AP Chemistry
• Physics
• Honors Physics
• Honors Anatomy and Physiology
• Environmental Processes
• Survey of Microbiology
• Survey of Zoology
  

 

Science Department Faculty:

David Weiss, Chair
M.A.T., Kent State University
B.Ch.E., Cleveland State University
Email: dweiss@sja1890.org

Accomplishment:

• Member of SECO and the NSTA

Maureen Becker
B.S., University of Dayton
Email: mbecker@sja1890.org

Accomplishments:

• Ms. Becker has written many grants, including a First Energy Grant and the McGinty Grant. She is a former instructional advisor at Notre Dame College Learning Difference Lab and currently is the Science Camp Coordinator 

Jessica Carny
B.S., Cleveland State University
Email: jcarny@sja1890.org

Accomplishment:

• Member of SECO and the NSTA

Fred Kieser
M.S., Miami University
B.S., Miami University
Email: fkieser@sja1890.org

Accomplishments:

• Member of SECO and the NSTA
• Track & Field coach 
• Cross Country coach
  

Valerie Sanfilippo
M.B.A. St. John Fischer College
B.S., St. Bonaventure University
Email: vsanfilippo@sja1890.org

Accomplishment:

• Member of SECO and the NSTA
• Member of the AVID Team. 

Mary Ellen Foley Scott '76
M.B.A. University of Notre Dame
B.S. University of Notre Dame
email: mscott@sja1890.org

Accomplishments:

• Certified in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
• Has authored several educational and engineering publications and given professional presentations including, "Engineering, It’s a Girl’s Job” (COSI Girls Explore Engineering Keynote Presentation, October, 2007) and "Implementing an Engineering Education Program with Limited Resources.” (National Catholic Education Association National Conference, March, 2008. 

Student Accomplishments:

• Internships at UNC Wilmington in marine biology, the Cleveland Clinic, NASA Wish Program, and NASA.
• Student recognized for contribution at the regional First Robotics Competition.

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