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Specialist Classes
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Presenting the Specialist Classes Offered at Nativity School
Nativity offers a strong core curriculum for our students which is enhanced by courses offered by our specialists. Each child has many gifts and it is our goal to help each child develop the gifts, talents, and interests given to them by God.Our Lower School students participate in the following specialist classes:
- Art
- Band (Grades 4-8)
- Computer
- Library
- Music
- Physical Education
- STEAM in the Creative Learning Lab
Our Middle School students participate in the following specialist classes:- Art
- Band
- Choir
- Computer
- Physical Education
- Spanish
Our Specialist Staff includes:
Mrs. Jenna Fincel (K-5 STEAM)
Ms. Becca Leininger (Computer K-5 M/Tu/W)
Ms. Julia Winter (Computer K-5 Th/F)
Mrs. Susie Laird (Librarian)
Mrs. Denise Joyce (Assistant Librarian)
Mrs. Katie Griffin (6-8 Phy Ed)
Ms. Elizabeth Neil (PreK-3 Phy Ed)
Mr. Aaron Zilka (4-5 Phy Ed)
Mrs. Cassie Kratt (K-5 Music and Middle School Choir)
Mr. Kevin McGill (Spanish)
Ms. Andrea Sisel (1-8 Art)
Mr. Christian Woeltge (Band)
STEAM in the Nativity Creative Learning Lab
In the Creative Learning Lab, teachers use STEAM tools and tactics to teach students to be to be fearless, lifelong learners so they are ready to face the challenges of our rapidly changing world. We inspire interest in STEAM subjects by empowering students to be curious and dream big. We create opportunities that value critical thinking over procedure and memorization. Students learn to be respectful collaborators, problem solve and troubleshoot with perseverance, and emphasize real world impact and opportunity.
In the Creative Learning Lab, students use leading edge technology like 3D printers, open source software, and Apple products, and also use simple tools like popsicle sticks, binder clips, string, rubber bands and balloons to solve engineering challenges that foster critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork. Students complete challenges like designing models of national landmarks, rebuilding a city destroyed by a natural disaster, and designing and building bridges, through which they learn computer assisted design (CAD), design thinking models, 3D printing, age-appropriate engineering principles, tool safety, simple motors and gears, creative processes, problem solving strategies, and the math behind Rubik’s cubes and other 3D puzzles.