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Our Mission & Philosophy

The mission of the Social Studies Department of Xavier College Preparatory is to create quality instruction by linking significant skills and knowledge in social studies to the total development of the student. Citizens must have the skills which enable them to deal with whatever complex issues their personal society or the global society may develop. The staff of the Social Studies Department endeavors to motivate students to develop the knowledge, skills, and the desire necessary to interact positively within their communities.

Department Highlights

List of 5 items.

  • Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

    Xavier's Social Studies Department is a Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, Affiliate School. Connecting teachers and students to valuable resources and support for teaching and studying American history.

    Learn more about the affiliation here. 

  • National History Scholars Society

    The NHSS recognizes Club members maintaining an average of a B grade or higher in honors/AP history classes, 2+ years in History Club, and recommendation by Advisor.

  • National History Club

    When you join the National History Club, you join students and teachers from around the country in learning, reading, writing, and living history. The NHC's main goal is to bring together students and teachers with a real passion for history, helping them learn from each other's ideas, experiences, and stories, which are distributed through our tri-annual eNewsletter, monthly eUpdates, and other communication methods.

  • Close UP

    MISSION: Close Up informs, inspires, and empowers young people to exercise the rights and accept the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy.

    We believe that a strong democracy requires active and informed participation by all citizens; therefore we seek to reach participants of every race, creed, geographical community, socio-economic level, and academic standing. Close Up welcomes participation on its programs without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability. To carry out our mission, we partner with educators, schools, and youth organizations throughout the country to help young people develop the skills and attitudes to become informed and engaged citizens. Since 1971, over 850,000 participants have participated in Close Up programs.

  • Political Action Club of Xavier

    Students gather bimonthly to discuss current events.

Meet Our Faculty

List of 6 members.

  • Photo of Stephanie Brugger

    Stephanie Brugger 90

    Social Studies Teacher | Freshman Class Student Council Moderator
    B.A.
  • Photo of Daniel Long

    Daniel Long 

    Social Studies Teacher | Unity Committee Member | HIS 103/104 for Rio Salado
    M.A., M.Ed.
  • Photo of Olivia Long

    Olivia Long 06

    Social Studies Teacher | PSY 101 for Rio Salado
    M.A., LAC
  • Photo of Gina Nunez

    Gina Nunez 

    Social Studies Teacher | National History Club/National History Scholars Society Moderator | CloseUp Washington D.C. Moderator | HIS101/102 for Rio Salado | History 110/111 for Rio Salado
    M.Ed.
  • Photo of Rebecca Richter

    Rebecca Richter 03

    English Teacher | Social Studies Teacher | AP Capstone - Research | AP Capstone Chair | Curriculum Council Member | Mock Trial Moderator | Summer Reading Coordinator | WAX Club Moderator | POS 110 for Rio Salado
    J.D.
  • Photo of Ileen Keenan Welty

    Ileen Keenan Welty 

    Social Studies Teacher | Social Studies Department Chair | Curriculum Council Member | Political Action Club of Xavier Moderator | National History Club Moderator | National History Scholars Society Moderator | WAX Club Moderator | POS 110 for Rio Salado
    J.D.

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