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The Cardinal Gibbons High School Science Department is a dynamic and diverse group of dedicated educators seeking to provide real-life science application for our students. Our vision is to provide a consistent, engaging, and relevant learning experience for students throughout their time at Cardinal Gibbons.

“...a recognition that the world is God's loving gift, and that we are called quietly to imitate his generosity in self-sacrifice and good works. ... It also entails a loving awareness that we are not disconnected from the rest of creatures, but joined in a splendid universal communion. - Pope Francis

The mission of the Science Department is to engage students in the development of logical approaches to attain truths about the natural world and a sense of personal responsibility for the direction of science and technology in the course of their lives.

Department Overview - February 2022

Science Department - Overview Video

Science Department Chairs, along with members of the Science Department, present an overview of the Science Department courses, placement, recommendations, course pathways and options for students.

Department Course List

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Course Pathways 2022-2023

This Google Slides presentation reflects the changes to the department course pathways for the Course of Studies for 2022-2023.

You can pause the presentation, and click to any page, by using the controls at the bottom of the slideshow.

Department Directory

Susan Boehling

Susan Boehling

Degrees: M.S., Biomedical Engineering, VCU- Medical College of VA
B.A., LASC (Bio, Chem, Engineering), VA TECH
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School: 919-834-1625 ext.
Ms. Tess Chugh

Ms. Tess Chugh

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Biology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Masters of Education, School Counseling, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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School: 919-834-1625 x360
Kristine Clements

Kristine Clements

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Ms. Rachel Fogarty

Ms. Rachel Fogarty

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School: 919-834-1625 x484
Amy Hambrick

Amy Hambrick

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School: 919-834-1625 x438
Ms. Wendy Healy

Ms. Wendy Healy

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Science Education (Biology, 5-12), Western Governors University
Master of Occupational Therapy, Nova Southeastern University
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School: 919-834-1625 x475
Ms. Katie Kratzke

Ms. Katie Kratzke

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, Converse College
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School: 919-834-1625 x 479
Ms. Sarah Kuszaj

Ms. Sarah Kuszaj

Degrees: BS, Biology, Wofford College
Master of Arts in Teaching, UNC-Chapel Hill
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School: 919-834-1625 x 437
Malik McFarlane

Malik McFarlane

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Ms. Angie Melcher

Ms. Angie Melcher

Degrees: BS Secondary Education - Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University
MS Chemistry/Science Education, Texas Woman's University
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School: 919-834-1625 x 404
Mark Perry

Mark Perry

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Ms. Diane Ripollone

Ms. Diane Ripollone

Degrees: Masters of Arts, Long Island University
Masters of Science, Montana State University
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, American Meteorological Society DataStreme, California University Penn
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School: 919-834-1625 x 390

Michael Robinson

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Anita Singh

Anita Singh

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