SHAPING YOUNG MINDS

St. Thomas High School is a well-established college preparatory that provides a caring, intellectually challenging learning atmosphere in which young men develop the tools necessary to become successful in their future studies and careers. Our students are well prepared for an ever demanding and diverse world. Young alumni often tell us that the course content and workload in college is very manageable for them because they trained for academic rigor at St. Thomas.

To view our full course catalogue with all academic courses offered please click here.

Learning Enrichment Center

The Learning Enrichment Center (LEC), located in the library, is a space for students to continue the thinking, learning, and planning that occurs in their classrooms. The experienced specialists in the LEC provide additional instruction that extends the work our teachers do in class in order to meet each student’s unique learning needs. At no extra cost, students are able to seek assistance and feedback on their assignments with one-on-one tutoring. Students may request tutoring before and after school, during their study hall, and during lunch.

The specialists in the Learning Enrichment Center also provide support for ALL students in the following areas:

  • Organization Tips and Tricks (including a binder and planner system)
  • Study Skills
  • Test-taking Strategies
  • General Support and Encouragement

Through the Academic Intervention Mentors (AIM) program, students have the opportunity to work with and receive support from National Honor Society peer tutors in the LEC once a week.

Caroline Becker (B.A. English, Trinity University, M.A.T. Secondary Education, Trinity University) is the Director of the St. Thomas Learning Enrichment Center. She started her career in education in HISD, and has several years of experience as a teacher, English department chair, curriculum writer, and instructional coach.

Laura Speck (B.A. English with Special Honors, University of Texas-Austin; graduate studies in Education, Rice University) began teaching at St. Thomas in 2012. In order to support STH students as they develop as writers, she draws on her experience as a writing consultant at the Undergraduate Writing Center while attending the University of Texas at Austin. Her graduate education at Rice University focused on Reading and Writing methodology in the High School classroom.

Beth Breuer(B.S., University of Texas at Austin) has been teaching at St. Thomas since 1997, and she teaches Algebra II and Algebra III and regular calculus. She has done graduate hours at Rice through RUSMP, is a certified calculus teacher and has attended the NMSI workshops.

Haley Chance (B.A. English, Lamar University, M.L.I.S., Louisiana State University) is the Librarian and LEC Administrator. She began her career in education in 2011, and has worked in both public and private schools as an English teacher, writing teacher, reading interventionist, literacy specialist, librarian, and dean of academics. With regards to literacy, Haley is particularly passionate about helping students uncover their individual reading identities and writing voices. Haley also enjoys developing students into stronger researchers and more responsible digital citizens. With a special love for serving others, Haley is willing to help you find whatever you need in the LEC or connect you with someone who can.

Staffany Rawls Bowman (B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Houston; M.S. in Professional Counseling, Grand Canyon University) is the Academic Coordinator. She began her career in education in 2005, and worked as an History Teacher, Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach, and College and Career Coordinator.  She exhibits well-informed knowledge of current topics and trends regarding college admission, higher education, testing, and career opportunities to educate, counsel, and motivate students from diverse and underrepresented populations.