The Science Department is comprised of seven teachers, whose collective experience, knowledge and passion are evident in their relationships with both their students and subject matter. The department boasts professionals from the fields of medicine, engineering, and genetics. These teachers strive to provide each student with a strong groundwork of knowledge in biology, chemistry and physics, while also encouraging their interests in such elective courses as Astronomy, Genetics, Environmental Science and Anatomy and Physiology.

All coursework, from the College Prep through AP level, provides the appropriate level of challenge to each student. From building a greenhouse, watching a live gall bladder surgery, and constructing a telescope, our students have unique opportunities to explore the scientific method both inside and outside the classroom.

Villa Maria requires the successful completion of three years of a lab science for graduation. Courses required are: Physical Science or Physics, Biology and Chemistry.

Science Department Faculty

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  Mrs. Jill Alexis

  Chair

  jalexis@vmahs.org

  Ext. 1214

  B.A. Chemistry

  Rutgers University

  M.Ed. Science Education

  Rutgers University

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  Mr. Edward Byrnes

  ebyrnes@vmahs.org

  Ext. 1210

  B.E.E. Electrical Engineering

  Villanova University

  M.E.E. Electrical Engineering

  Villanova University

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  Ms. Nicole Cronin

  ncronin@vmahs.org

  Ext. 1215

  B.S. Physics

  Muhlenberg College

  M.A. Teaching Science

  Stony Brook University

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  Dr. Jennifer Horan

  jhoran@vmahs.org

  Ext. 1115

  B.A. Biology

  Middlebury College

  M.D.

  Dartmouth Medical School

  Pediatric Residency F.A.A.P.

  North Shore University Hospital

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  Ms. Amy Keglovits

  akeglovits@vmahs.org

  Ext. 1111

  B.S. Biology

  University of Notre Dame

  M.S. Genetic Counseling

  University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine

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  Mr. Joseph Koerner

  jkoerner@vmahs.org

  Ext. 1211

  B.S. Ed., Social Studies Education

  West Chester University

  M.S. Chemistry Education

  University of Pennsylvania

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  Mrs. Marci Luty

  mluty@vmahs.org

  Ext. 1058

  B.S. Math and Science

  West Chester University

  Area of Specialization in Sports Medicine

  West Chester

Science Course Sequence