Science Department Chair -- Dr. Robert Scheer

Dr. Robert Scheer
Teaches: Conceptual Physics, Physics II AP, Intro. Engineering, Engineering II/III, Engineering Club Moderator 

Education:  B.S. Mechanical Engineering -- Duke University
Ph.D. Materials Science Engineering -- University of Utah

Years at NCHS: 9

 

Science Faculty

Patricia Anderson
Teaches: Chemistry I, Chemistry AP

Education: B.S. Biology -- Trenton State College
M.A. Teaching -- Trenton State College

Years at NCHS: 6

Ellen S. Browning
Teaches: Scientific Research & Design Honors (Ecology Honors), Environmental Systems

Education: B.F.A. -- Stephen F. Austin State University
M.S. Biology -- University of Texas at Arlington

Years at NCHS: 5

Ray Depta
Teaches: Physics I, Conceptual Physics, Intro to Engineering, Sophomore Divisional Coordinator, Guitar Club Moderator.

Education: B.S. Electrical Engineering  -- University of Texas at Arlington
Master's in Pastoral Theology -- University of Dallas
Certification in Education -- University of Texas at Arlington
Certificate in Catholic School Administration -- University of Dallas

Years at NCHS: 11

Recognitions:
2001 Teacher of the Year, St. Maria Goretti (Bishop's Award)

Zuzana Garcia
Teaches: Biology, Chemistry I

Education: B.S. Biology, B.A. Biology, Chemistry minor -- Texas Christian University

Years at NCHS: 5

Recognitions:
Phi Theta Kappa, Honor Society
Phi Beta Delta, Honor Society of International Scholars
INBRE biomedical research finalist

Bridget Guccione
Teaches:  Chemistry Honors, Physics I

Education: B.S. Chemistry -- University of Northern Iowa
M.S. Medicinal Chemistry -- University of Iowa
M.B.A -- La Salle University

Years at NCHS: 3

 
Natalie Hubbard
Teaches:  Biology, Biology AP,  Anatomy & Physiology Honors

Education: B.S. Biology -- University of Texas at Arlington; M.S. Biology -- University of Texas at Arlington

Years at NCHS: 5

Recognitions:
TE Kennerly Excellence in Teaching, University of Texas, Arlington 2007

Marisa  Marquardt
Teaches: Biology, Chemistry

Education: B.A. Biology -- Texas A&M University
M.A. Educational Administration -- Tarleton State University

Years at NCHS: 3

Brian McMahon
Teaches: Conceptual Physics, Intro. Engineering

Education: B.A. Chemistry/Biology/Education
Minor: Accounting -- University of Texas at Arlington

Years at NCHS: 15

Judith Sheedy
Teaches: Biology, Biology Honors

Education: B.A. Biology-- Jersey City State College

Years at NCHS: 13

Recognitions: Mentored National Westinghouse Scholarship Winner