Science Department
The mission of the Science Department at Brophy College Preparatory is to develop critical thinkers who understand the ethical responsibility that comes with scientific knowledge. Students are encouraged to take classes in many fields of science so that they will understand the interrelated nature of the scientific disciplines and discover that the scientific method is common to all areas of science. We seek to ensure that our students have the scientific knowledge to become responsible citizens in today’s advancing society.
There are many opportunities in the science department for students to advance to honors or advanced placement level classes once they demonstrate proficiency in the mathematic and scientific prerequisite skills needed for success in these courses. Three years of laboratory classes are required for graduation but most students choose to take elective courses in science beyond the minimum requirements.
Science Faculty
ANDY MAZZOLINI
Department Chair
Andy Mazzolini has taught science in the Phoenix area for many years. He earned a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Arizona in 1983 after moving to Arizona from Northern Virginia. He received a Masters of Natural Science from Arizona State University in 1993. He has taught everything from biology to chemistry to physics and enjoys how all the sciences interrelate to one another. Mr. Mazzolini joined the Brophy faculty in 2007. Along with the opportunity to teach science at Brophy, Andy Mazzolini has also been involved with the Brophy Robotics Team.
Mr. Mazzolini enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, hiking and reading – especially science fiction.
Classroom: Piper 110
Tel: 602-264-5291 x6335
Email: amazzolini@brophyprep.org
JIM BOPP
Mr. Bopp received his BS in Physics from Truman State University in 1998. He later earned an MA in the Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology Program at Washington University in St. Louis in 2003. Mr. Bopp is the Assistant Principal for Technology and Instruction and continues to teach a Physics class.
Office: Romley Hall
Tel: 602-264-5291 x6306
Email: jbopp@brophyprep.org
JOHN CHAMBERS
Director of Athletics
Mr. Chambers earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Arts degree from Arizona State University. He has been a member of the faculty at Brophy since 1969. Mr. Chambers teaches Biology. He is Director of Athletics and a member or the Desert Valley Region athletic directors. Mr. Chambers also is a Certified Athletic Administrator. He is married with four grandchildren. In his spare time he likes to fly fish and cook.
Office: Student Activities Center
Tel: 602-264-5291 x6224
Email: jchambers@brophyprep.org
PETER DeLANNOY
Classroom: Piper 214
Tel: 602-264-5291 x6382
Email: pdelannoy@brophyprep.org
JIM FRAZIER
Mr. Jim Frazier returns to Brophy for the 2011-2012 school year to teach Chemistry part-time. Mr. Frazier has a BA in Biology and Mathematics from Arkansas College in Batesville, AR; a Master of Science from University of Memphis in Memphis, TN; a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX; and a Master of Education from Arizona State University. He brings with him 33 years of teaching experience, 21 of them here at Brophy.
Classroom: Piper 214
Tel: 602-264-5291 x6477
Email: jfrazier@brophyprep.org
BILL KALKMAN
Mr. Kalkman has a B.A. from the University of Minnesota, and a Masters in Education from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. He began teaching and coaching high school students in 1988. Since joining the Brophy faculty in 2004, he has taught Biology, Weight Training, and Physical Education. Coach Kalkman is also involved coaching the Varsity Football team and he heads up the Track and Field program here at Brophy. He is married with two children, enjoys traveling, outdoor adventures and recreational games.
Classroom: Piper 114
Tel: 602-264-5291 x6532
Email: bkalkman@brophyprep.org
PATRICK KOLB
Mr. Kolb attended college at Saint Louis University and Truman State University in Missouri before transferring to Arizona State University where he earned his B.S. in Biology. Afterwards, he continued at ASU, receiving a Masters in Genetics. Mr. Kolb also possesses Masters of Education with an emphasis on secondary science education. At Brophy, he teaches Environmental Geology, Biology and Honors Biology, co-coaches the Science Bowl and Quiz Bowl teams, leads the Guelph, Canada ecospirituality immersion trip and facilitates the math portion of the PSAT/SAT review sessions.
Mr. Kolb joined the faculty at Brophy in June of 2008. He has taught science at private, public and charter schools since 2003. In his free time, Mr. Kolb enjoys hiking, exercising and reading.
Classroom: Piper 112
Tel: 602-264-5291 x6482
Email: pkolb@brophyprep.org
CHERYL LENOX
Ms. Lenox attended college at Adams State College and Western State College in Colorado. She received a B.A. from the University of Missouri in 1980 and then continued with graduate work in Missouri and at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland studying molecular cell biology and biotechnology. Ms Lenox earned a Masters of Education degree from Arizona State University with an emphasis on teaching the gifted and talented. She teaches AP Biology, Honors Biology and coaches the Brophy League of Academic Contests which includes Science Bowl and Quiz Bowl.
Ms. Lenox joined the faculty at Brophy in December 2000. She has taught science at private and public schools since 1983. She enjoys hiking, fly fishing and riding and showing her cutting horses.
Classroom: Piper 117
Tel: 602-264-5291 x6472
Email: clenox@brophyprep.org
PATRICIA MAZIER
Mrs. Mazier’s passion for science began in the chemistry labs of Xavier College Preparatory and as a participant in the Youth Conservation Corp. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Education degree from Arizona State University. As a member of the Brophy faculty she is the co-moderator of the Key Club and has taught a variety of science courses including advanced science research, biology, and chemistry. The areas of science that interest her the most are evolution, ecology, chemistry and clean energy. She enjoys travelling, hiking, reading, and volunteering.
Classroom: Piper 214
Tel: 602-264-5291 x6225
Email: pmazier@brophyprep.org
MIKE WELTY ’83
Mr. Welty earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola Marymount University and a Master’s in Education from Arizona State. He has been a member of the faculty since 1988. He has taught many math and science courses over the years and is currently teaching Honors and Advanced Placement Physics.
Classroom: Piper 212
Tel: 602-264-5291 x6356
Email: mwelty@brophyprep.org
ZACHARY WIDBIN
Zachary Widbin grew up in the Hudson Valley of New York before attending Harvard University where he earned his B.A. in Physics. He came to the Phoenix area in 2009 where he served two years as an AmeriCorps member at The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, where he worked directly on programs benefitting the local homeless population. In addition, he spent these two years as coach of the Brophy JV lacrosse team, before joining the faculty in 2011. In his free time, he enjoys exercising, playing competitive sports, hiking, and camping.
Classroom: Piper 210
Tel: 602-264-5291 x6583
Email: zwidbin@brophyprep.org
