THE BARBARA WELCH LEARNING ENRICHMENT CENTER
 Dedicated in 2003, the Welch Center is named for Barbara Welch, long-time educator at Mother Guerin High School. The center, which is available to all students and faculty, promotes the spirit of academic excellence and unfailing generosity so evident in Ms. Welch’s character. As a member of the Mother Guerin community for 32 years, she fostered a love of learning and a quest for excellence.
The Barbara Welch Learning Enrichment Center exemplifies Guerin Prep’s commitment to a college-preparatory curriculum, while meeting the needs of each individual student.
The center has a two-fold focus in that it provides opportunities for Guerin Prep students to maximize their high school academic performance and enhance their social skills in preparation for success in college, career and life. But the Welch Center also supports faculty members in their professional development and their continued implementation of innovative teaching strategies.
HOW THE CENTER WORKS
The center is located in Room 212 of Guerin Prep and is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students may drop-in before school begins, however, an appointment is required to work in the center during one of the lunch periods (4, 5, 6, 7) or during a student's study period. Make an appointment with one of the co-directors (Ms. Haas or Ms. Tesauro) at least the period before you intend to work in the center.
STUDENT SERVICES
The Welch Center is a self-paced learning center that offers assistance to Guerin Prep students who wish to improve their high school academic performance in preparation for success in college and career. Services include:
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ACT/PSAT |
Test Taking Skills |
Exam Prep |
Essay Questions |
| STUDY SKILLS |
Time Management |
Stress Strategies |
Note Taking |
Research |
| COLLEGE SERVICES |
Applications |
Essays |
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| SPECIAL SERVICES |
LD |
ESL |
Identified Needs |
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| STUDY SERVICES |
Teacher |
Tutors |
Peer Tutors |
Study Groups |
ENRICHMENT
OPPORTUNITIES |
Career Speakers |
Specialty Classes |
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SUPPORT/DEVELOPMENT
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The Welch Center also provides assistance to parents, staff and community members who wish to explore and broaden skills and techniques for success. |
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Check out these valuable services:
FRESHMAN STUDY SKILLS
GROUP STUDY SESSIONS
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
NEED A PEER TUTOR?
STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS
THE WELCH CENTER STAFF
Tracy Hannon, Director
Ms. Hannon, director of the Barbara Welch Learning Center, was one of the founding co-directors of the Center, having served since the center opened in 2002.
Her teaching career began at Mother Guerin; she was a student teacher in the English Department in the fall of 1999 and was hired full-time in the spring. Ms. Haas received a B.A. in Teaching of English from the University of Illinois at Chicago. In December 2004, she graduated from Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, with a M.A. in Special Education.
In addition to her duties in the Welch Center, Ms. Hannon teaches Freshman English and Great British Writers.
Ms. Melinda Meo, Lead Tutor Moderator
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