Welcome to EHS AVID

I learned to love Physics from my high school physics teacher, Dr. Khan. I enjoyed my undergraduate experience at Loyola. I was able to participate in independent research mentored by one of my Physics professors, Dr. Jones. I played trumpet in the pep band and marched with the Baltimore Colts band at NFL games around the country. During graduate school I did research on the streaming potential of water in granite and studied the material science of rocks and minerals. After graduation I worked for DuPont as a chemical engineer and earned three patents in hazardous waste remediation. I discovered my love of teaching through the training of employees while at DuPont and returned to college to earn my teaching credentials from West Chester University. I have continued my learning journey ever since at numerous colleges and universities around the world. I love teaching and learn something every day from my students!

Welcome to AVID! I am Ms. Alcorn and have been in education for 28 years! This year I am taking on a new role as EHS's Lead Teacher. I teach both AVID 9 classes and our AVID 11 class while working with other teachers within our building to grow our leadership capacity. Education has always been a calling for me and I love what I do! I believe in the AVID program and am looking forward to the rest of the year, and growing our AVID family! And, Ms. Alcorn can always find a Dunkin, even in Spain!

This year, our AVID 9 students will be focused on finding study methods that work for them, researching colleges and universities, and preparing goals for the next 4 years. Our AVID 11 students will be visiting college and universities, learning about scholarships, and finalizing their resumes and letters of recommendation.

Hi! I’m Mrs. Skica and I have been at EHS for 10 years. I also teach science and have been teaching for 25 years! I have two kids, one in 8th grade and one in 10th. This is my 7th year teaching AVID 10 and I look forward to a great year!

This marking period in AVID 10 we will focus on:

- getting to know each other and collaborating to build a strong support system

- determining and implementing organization and note-taking strategies for each student individually

- identifying and building on college and career-readiness skills

- starting the tutorial process enhance study skills

Please see the information below for information on college application, FASFA, and transcript deadlines.