Mr. Christopher Huelsman

chuelsman@stgabriel.net 

Teaching Assistant: Mrs. Carol Hills chills@stgabriel.net

Mr. Huelsman's Homeroom Class '10

Education: 

• Master in Education, University of Louisville
• Bachelor of Arts in Education, University of Kentucky
• Associate Catechist, Archdiocese of Louisville
  
• Graduate from St. Xavier High School

Experience:

• 2 years experience teaching English and Religion for 8^th grade at St. Gabriel the Archangel School
• 6 years experience teaching Science and Literature for 7^th – 8^th grade at St. Athanasius School

Biography:

Mr. Christopher Huelsman was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. He attended Ascension elementary school and St. Xavier high school. In college, Mr. Huelsman studied education and received his B.A. from the University of Kentucky. It was also there that he met his future wife, Shannon, while attending one of many Catholic Newman Center functions. After graduation, Mr. Huelsman worked for half a year as a full-time substitute science teacher for Tates Creek high school in Lexington before beginning at St. Athanasius back in Louisville. During his time at St. Athanasius, Mr. Huelsman earned his M.Ed. at the University of Louisville, taught for the Broadening Education for Today’s Students program (B.E.T.S.), and moderated for Quick Recall, Future Problem Solving, Governor’s Cup, Newspaper Club, and Video Game Club. At St. Gabriel the Archangel, he continues to coach students in Quick Recall, Future Problem Solving, and Governor's Cup. In his free time, Mr. Huelsman enjoys traveling, eating out at local places, playing the Wii, and surfing the Internet. He is also an avid Kentucky fan. (GO CATS!)

Mr. Huelsman is happily married to Shannon Huelsman, who works as a Physician Assistant in the Louisville Area. They currently have no children, but are planning for some in the near future. They are both current members of St. Gabriel Parish.

When asked about his thoughts on Catholic education and life, Mr. Huelsman replied, “Our Catholic faith is a fundamental link to our past, present, and future community. To this end, it is important that we actively participate in the traditions of our faith and constantly continue to educate ourselves and others in our Catholic values. If we as a community can accomplish these goals then we will have truly given a great gift to today’s youth.” On a lighter note, he added, “The secret to life is learning to see and appreciate the little things that God gives you every day; and when you put your faith and trust in God, all things are possible!”

Important Documents: 

7th Grade Religion Syllabus (2010 - 2011)

8th Grade Religion Syllabus (2010 - 2011)

Archbishop Letter Guidelines (2010 - 2011)

Homework:

* Homework is available online as a courtesy and is given to students in class. 
* Students are responsible for homework even if it is not listed on the web.

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Other Links: 

Stations of the Cross Project Examples:

• 2009 Projects 
• Sample #1
• Sample #2
• 2010 Projects
• Sample #1
• Sample #2

High School Placement Test:

• Test Overview
• Practice Problems (Question formats do not necessarily match those found on the Louisville HSPT)

English/Vocabulary Websites:

• Root Words, Prefixes, Suffixes
• Vocabulary Workshop (Select Level 'D')
• MLA Works Cited Help
• Book Reference
• Website Reference

Rosary Prayers / Mysteries of the Rosary:

• The Rosary
• Holy Spirit Interactive - Rosary

Saint Research Websites:

• American Catholic 
• Catholic Online 
• New Advent (Encyclopedic reference site for Catholics)

Humanitarian Sites:

• Free Rice (Students build vocabulary skills while supporting sponsors that donate food to the poor)
• Free Poverty (Students build geography skills while supporting sponsors that donate water to the poor)
• The Hunger Site (Click on the site daily to help feed the poor)

Puzzle & Game Sites:

• SET Daily Puzzle
• Labyrinth
• KenKen (Daily math based sudoku-style puzzles)
• Chemistry Games (Need help memorizing your elements? Try these interactive games!)
• US Geography (Need help memorizing your states and capitals? Try these interactive games!)

Quick Recall / Academic Team Information:

• KAAC Website
• CSAL Website (Catholic Schools Academic League)
• Directions to the Nazareth Center for Visiting Teams
• Fall 2010 CSAL Schedule

• Governor's Cup: Quick Recall & Written Assessment Content Areas
• Governor's Cup: 2010 District Results
• Governor's Cup: 2010 Regional Results
• Governor's Cup: District Information for St. Gabriel Students
• Governor's Cup: Regional Information for St. Gabriel Students
• Governor's Cup: State Information for St. Gabriel Students

Future Problem Solving Information:

• FPS Website (Future Problem Solving)
• 2009 District Challenge: 
• 2009 Regional Challenge:
• 2010 District Challenge: 
• 2010 Regional Challenge: 
• 2010 State Challenge:
• 2011 Practice Topic: Healthy Living
• 2011 District Topic: Air Transport
• 2011 Regional Topic: Genetic Testing
• 2011 State Topic: Water Quality

Mr. Christopher Huelsman - chuelsman@stgabriel.net