Academic Departments

Art
The art curriculum focuses on exploring and understanding the elements and principles of art, a variety of media, criticism, and aesthetics. Art from the Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic, Impressionist, and Modern periods is explored.

Name	Art Department	Email / Webpage	Phone/ Voicemail Extension
Sister Susanne	Department Head B.A. History and Art Education; M.Ed.	srsusanne@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 60

Business
The Business curriculum challenges students to exploring the way business practices and technology impact the world around them. Courses strengthen digital skills in computer applications, and provide basic accounting principles and their application in the business world.

Name	Business Department	Email / Webpage	Phone/ Voicemail Extension
Mrs. Karol Feld	Department Head B.S. Business Administration	kfeld@stbasilacademy.org Teacher Webpage	(215) 885-3771 ext. 66
Mr. Tom Schuster	B.S. Marketing/Business	tschuster@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 48
Mrs. Rachel Albright	B.A. Psychology; MBA; pursuing M.Ed.	ralbright@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 44

English
The English curriculum strengthens students' ability to read independently; to comprehend, analyze, and interpret both fiction and non-fiction texts; to identify and communicate in written form using diverse types of writing; to communicate effectively both in speaking and listening; and to conduct inquiry-based research and cite sources properly.

Name	English Department	Email / Webpage	Phone/ Voicemail Extension
Dr. Eileen Schweyer	Department Head Ed.D, M.A. Secondary Education; B.A. English	eschweyer@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 56
Mr. Domenic Mingacci	B.A. English; M.Ed. Secondary Education/English	dmingacci@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 63
Mrs. Betty Patch	B.A. English; M.A. Liberal Studies	bpatch@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 75
Ms Janet Iafrate	B.A. English; M.A. Modern Literature and Film	jiafrate@stbasilacademy.org Teacher Webpage	(215) 885-3771 ext. 64

Mathematics
The mathematics curriculum covers numbers, number systems and number relationships; computation and estimation; measurement and estimation; mathematical reasoning and problem solving; probably, statistics and data analysis; algebra and functions; geometry; trigonometry; and concepts of calculus.

Name	Math Department	Email / Webpage	Phone/ Voicemail Extension
Mrs. Eleanore Schmitt	Department Head – B.A. Mathematics,; M.Ed. Math/Secondary Education	eschmitt@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 55
Mrs. Carol Harvey	B.A.; M.Ed. Math	charvey@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 57
Mr. Tom Crozier	B.A. English; M.A. Liberal Studies	tcrozier@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 21
Mr. Jason Zegestowsky	B.S. Mathematics; M.A. Secondary Math Education	jzegestowsky@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 67
Mrs. Kim Naucodie	B.S. and M.S. Mechanical Engineering; pursuing M.Ed.	knaucodie@stbasilacademy.org Teacher Webpage	(215) 885-3771 ext. 51

Modern/Classical Languages
The language curriculum enables students to communicate and interact with people in a foreign language, to improve their understanding and sensitivity to cultural similarities and differences, and to develop an appreciation of cultural differences. Students practice pronunciation, reading aloud, recitation, listening, and expanding vocabulary in the language.
The Classical Roots course, a language requirement, enables students to focus on classical Latin and Greek roots and on the application of classical roots in the vocabulary of various professions.

Name	Languages Department	Email / Webpage	Phone/ Voicemail Extension
Sister Susanne	Department Head -- B.A. History and Art Education; M.Ed.	srsusanne@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 60
Mrs. Maria Mele	B.A. Russian Language/Literature and French	mmele@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 73
Mrs. Jennifer Clemente	B.A. Secondary Education/Spanish/German	jclemente@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 21
Mr. Thomas Verni	B.A. Humanities, Philosophy, Languages; M.A. Theology	tverni@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 62
Mrs. Margaret Dougherty	B.A. English/Spanish; M.A. Bilingual/Bicultural Studies	mdougherty@stbasilacademy.org
Sister Carla		srcarla@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 12
Mrs. Connie D'Angelo	M.A. Writing/Secondary Education; B.A. English and Modern Languages	cdangelo@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 13

Music
The music curriculum offers two required music courses and elective courses in piano, guitar, band, string and handbell ensembles, concert choir, madrigal singers, and music theory. All students learn harmony, rhythm, meter, and tempo, and examine a variety of music and composers.

Name	Business Department	Email / Webpage	Phone/ Voicemail Extension
Sister Germaine	Department Head - A.A. Manor College, B.A. Music Education, M.A. Music Education	srgermaine@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 27
Mrs. Alexandra Penkalskyj	B.A. Music; M.M. Piano Pedagogy	apenkalskyj@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 54
Dr. James Madden		jmadden@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 65
Mrs. Gunta Plostnieks
Mrs. Joanne Bates

Physical Education and Health
The physical education curriculum stresses the importance of physical activity and healthy living, and promotes agility, balance, coordination, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play. The health curriculum covers topics, including stress management, nutrition, and drug, alcohol, and sexual education.

Name	PE/Health Department	Email / Webpage	Phone/ Voicemail Extension
Mrs. Linda Strenger	B.S.	lstrenger@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 66
Mrs. Kathy Bieker	Department Head/Athletic Director	kbieker@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 20
Mr. Hugh McGovern	Co-Athletic Director	hmcgovern@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 20

Religious Studies
The religious studies curriculum focuses on strengthening our students' knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, on encountering Him in the Sacraments, and on participating in the life of the Church. Through the curriculum, SBA offers a strong spiritual foundation developed through daily prayer, religious instruction, divine liturgy and seasonal devotions, and an environment supportive of family life and strong, moral values.

Name	Religious Studies Department	Email / Webpage	Phone/ Voicemail Extension
Sister Rita	Department Head - M.A. Theology; M.A. Religious Studies; B.A. History and Secondary Education	srrita@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 68
Mrs. Janet Towarnicki	B.A.; M.A. Religious Studies	jtowarnicki@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 61
Sister Therese McFadden	M.A. Theology and English; B.S. English/Secondary Education	srtherese@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 50
Dr. Eileen Schweyer	Ed.D.; M.A. Secondary Education; B.A. English	eschweyer@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 56

Science
Through lecture and hands-on laboratory experiences, the science curriculum includes the study of biological sciences; physical sciences, including chemistry and physics; and earth and environmental sciences. Students use scientific inquiry to develop an understanding of science content, processes, knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, and the work of scientists.

Name	Science Department	Email / Webpage	Phone/ Voicemail Extension
Mrs. Gloria Kenny	Department Head – B.S. Medical Technology and Biology; M.Ed. Secondary Education/Science; pursuing M.S. Evolution/Ecology	gkenny@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 46
Mrs. Paula Soley	B.A. Biology/Secondary Science Education	psoley@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 53
Mrs. Kim Naucodie	B.S. and M.S. Mechanical Engineering; pursuing M.Ed.	knaucodie@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 50
Mr. Timothy Smith	B.S. Chemistry; pursuing M.Ed. Secondary Education	tsmith@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 69

Social Studies
The social studies curriculum enables students to read, understand, and apply the principles and documents of American government, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and Bill of Rights; rights and responsibilities of citizenship; how government works; and how cultural, economic, geographic, political and social relations impact the world. The social studies curriculum also covers geography, including physical and human characteristics of places and regions.

Name	Social Studies Department	Email / Webpage	Phone/ Voicemail Extension
Mr. Joe Bauer	Department Head – B.A. History, M.Ed. Secondary Education	jbauer@stbasilacademy.org Teacher Webpage	(215) 885-3771 ext. 72
Mrs. Patricia Dougherty	B.A. Liberal Arts; M.A. Social Studies/Secondary Education	pdougherty@stbasilacademy.org	(215) 885-3771 ext. 72
Mr. William Rooney	B.A. Political Science; M.Ed. Social Studies/Secondary Education	wrooney@stbasilacademy.org Teacher Webpage	(215) 885-3771 ext. 47