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Mission and 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

Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

National History Scholars Society

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

Social Studies Faculty

Stephanie Brugger, B.A. ’90

Social Studies Teacher

Freshman Class Student Council Moderator
Dan Long, M.A., M.Ed.

Social Studies Teacher

Unity Committee Member

HIS 103/104 for Rio Salado
Olivia Long, M.A., LAC ’06

Social Studies Teacher

PSY 101 for Rio Salado
Gina Nuñez, M.Ed.

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
Rebecca “Dani” Richter, J.D. ’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
Ileen Keenan Welty, J.D.

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

POS 110 for Rio Salado | HIS 103/104 for Rio Salado | AJS 109 for Rio Salado