Welcome to the Social Studies Department of Xavier High School.

Mrs. Winter earned an undergraduate degree in History from the University of Nothern Iowa, a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from Viterbo University, and over sixty graduate hours from various universities.  Currently teaching Advanced Placement United States History and various levels of Economics, Mrs. Winter has also taught Social Issues, The World Today, U.S. Government, and all levels of U.S. History.  She is certified to teach each of the Social Studies Department course offerings.

Other Xavier involvement includes:  Moderator of Go Green, our student environmental organization; Moderator of Model United Nations; coordinator of various student competitons, including 5 time State Champion Iowa Economics Challenge Teams, and, Know Your Constitution contests.

Please contact me at donna.winter@xaviersaints.org

Phone:  319-294-6635  X363                 Room 211

My personal mission:  I strive to make a positive difference in the lives and education of my students, as well as a positive difference in my community and world.

As an educator, I BELIEVE:

• IN LEADING A CHRIST CENTERED LIFE
• EACH HUMAN BEING MUST BE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.
• IN PROVIDING A SAFE, JUST, TRUSTING, AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT.
• IN PROVIDING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENABLE EACH PERSON TO GROW AND SUCCEED.
• IN BEING A GOOD STEWARD OF GOD’S EARTH
• IN DEVELOPING LIFE-LONG LEARNING
• IN USING A VARIETY OF  EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS, AND TECHNOLOGICAL SUPPORT.
• I MUST CONTINUALLY UPDATE AND EXPAND KNOWLEDGE IN MY CONTENT AREA
• IN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION- WITH FAMILY TO WORK AS A PARTNERSHIP, AND WITH STUDENTS TO NURTURE AND MOTIVATE.
• IN EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND VALUES TO MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY.
• IN APPRECIATING LIFE, THANKING GOD,  AND CELEBRATING OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS.