I was pleasantly surprised when I learned I was accepted into not one, but two master’sprograms at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. My options are a Master ofHealth Administration degree track or the Master of Science in Public Health with aconcentration in Health Policy degree track. Ultimately I chose to enter the MHA program andhope to supplement this coursework … Read More
Mike Box, Upper School History
Mike Box is married to Cheryl, and has two stepchildren and four granddaughters. His mom, Julia Box, is 93 years young, and was recently named the 2021 Gulf Coast’s Remarkable Woman by WKRG. Mike received his BA in Political Science and MPA from the University of South Alabama. He has a JD from the University of Alabama School of Law. Some of … Read More
Dana Thompson, Lower School Science
More Than a Teacher. My name is Dana Thompson and I have officially taught at St. Luke’s for twelve years. However, I was a diligent parent volunteer for seven years prior as my two children attended St. Luke’s. I earned a Master’s Degree from the University of South Alabama and taught five years in the public school system. I teach … Read More
Family Spotlight: The Gupta Family
My husband and I moved to Mobile 15 years ago with our toddler daughter, Ria. We both grew up in India and have no close family in this country. Upon the recommendation of a friend, Ria started preschool at St Luke’s a couple of years later. Our only expectation from the school was that she receive a good education in … Read More
Mock Trial Class In Action
Mr. Russel’s Mock Trial Class recently got hands-on experience! The case: People of the State of Alabama v. Alex Buckley. Hannah Uptigrove was the prosecution attorney for the state and Justice Scott was the defense attorney. They prepared their arguments based on a prearranged court case (in this specific case it was charges of murder and arson). The other students … Read More
Faculty Spotlight: Kristen Perez
Meet Kristen Perez, middle and upper school science faculty. Mrs. Perez teaches Life Science, Marine Science, and Honors Biology at St. Luke’s. Iam Kristen Perez. I have lived in South Mobile County my entire life. I love living on the Gulf Coast and enjoying the various habitats and ecosystems this area offers us. My family and I love to take … Read More
Specialty Weeks in Biomed: Mass Casualty Drill
Our Biomedical Sciences Program has enjoyed participating in the University of South Alabama Mass Casualty Drill. The drill serves several purposes; it provides actual first responders a scenario in which they can practice their MCI skills and responses, it allows the USA nursing, physician assistant and medical students an opportunity to interact in a simulated emergency, and it is the … Read More
Clinical Skills and Simulation Lab
St. Luke’s Episcopal School Biomedical Science Program has created a full functioning clinicalskills and simulation lab. In addition to the interactive lectures and labs that are conducted byarea medical professionals, our students experience simulated immersion activities in our stateof the art facility. We have space for hospital, clinic, and triage simulation as well as a flexibleclassroom and debriefing area. The … Read More
Specialty Weeks in Biomed: Forensics Week
During the Biomedical Science Program Forensics Week, local law enforcement officers presentan actual criminal case that has been solved with the use of forensics. Students review casefiles, learn about evidence collection methods, investigative techniques and explore a recreationof the actual crime scene. The week ends with an explanation of how the case was solved anda question and answer session conducted … Read More
