Department Highlights

The Science Department features several classroom labs. A number of dual credit classes are offered through Southeast Missouri State University. An Observatory is available for classes to use, including “Astronomy Night” where students in Astronomy class come to take part in observing outer space. Chemistry and Advanced Chemistry use digital textbooks and Chromebooks in the classroom.

Extracurricular Activities

Science Club

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Angela Schaefer
Science Department Chair
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 506
Title(s):
Science Department Chair
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Classes: Chemistry; Advanced Chemistry

Additional Duties: Substance Abuse Prevention Team Chairperson; Students Against Destructive Decisions Moderator; Freshman/Senior Lock-In Coordinator; Project Prom Coordinator

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Ed. from Southeast Missouri State; Masters of Arts in Natural Science from Southeast Missouri State

Professional Memberships: National Science Teachers Association; Science Teachers of Missouri; National Catholic Educational Association

Recognitions: Diocese of Springfield-Cape Distinguished Teacher of the Year (2015); Blessed John Duns Scotus Award for excellence in Franciscan Education in the discipline of Science (2017); McDonald’s Teacher of the Year (2021)

2023-2024: 35 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Mary Beth Green ’11
Member of the Science Department
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 507
Title(s):
Member of the Science Department
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Classes: Freshman Physics; Advanced Physics

Additional Duties: Freshman Homeroom 507; Robotics Team Coach; Archery Team Coach

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Professional Memberships: American Physics Society; American Association of Physics Teachers; National Science Teachers Association; National Catholic Educational Association

2023-24: 9 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Jerry Landewe ’88
Member of the Science Department
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 502
Title(s):
Member of the Science Department
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Classes: Anatomy & Physiology; Advanced Biology; Astronomy; Physical Science

Additional Duties: Science Club Moderator; Senior Class Co-Coordinator; Senior Homeroom 502

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Biology from Southeast Missouri State; Master of Natural Science from Southeast Missouri State

Professional Memberships: National Science Teachers Association; National Catholic Educational Association; Board of Directors of Astronomical Association of Southeast Missouri

Recognitions: Recipient of “the Right Stuff” Award-Space Academy for Educators (2013)

2023-2024: 27 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Josie Menz
Member of the Science Department
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 505
Title(s):
Member of the Science Department
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Classes: Sophomore Biology

Additional Duties: Senior Class Coordinator; Senior Homeroom 505; Student Council Co-Moderator

Degrees and Certifications: B.S. in Education from Southeast Missouri State

Professional Memberships: National Catholic Educational Association; NSTA Membership

2023-24: 7 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Emily Steimle
Member of the Fine Arts Department
Member of the Math Department
Member of the Science Department
Member of the Communication Arts Department
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 425
Title(s):
Member of the Fine Arts Department
Member of the Math Department
Member of the Science Department
Member of the Communication Arts Department
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Classes: Acting 1; Technical Theatre Practicum; Business Math; English 3/4; Earth Science

Additional Duties: Backstage Blue Moderator; Thespian Honors Society Moderator; Fall Play Director; Spring Musical Director; Chess Club

Degrees and Certifications: Masters in Business Administration

2023-24: 2 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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The Observatory "Glastetter Hall"

The observatory is available to groups and individuals throughout the year by appointment. Contact Mr. Jerry Landewe to schedule your time:

(573)335-6772 @ school

(573)651-3865 @ home

jerrylandewe@notredamecape.org