Small class sizes

The average Academic Center class size is 20 to 25 students. As a result, students get plenty of one-on-one time with their teachers.

Highly qualified teachers

Academic Center teachers are state certified in the subjects they teach, ensuring a rigorous and relevant learning environment for students.

Modern facilities

Academic Center classrooms are equipped with the latest teaching and learning tools, including interactive whiteboards and laptops.

College credit opportunities

Students can earn college credit by completing select Academic Center courses, such as Cultural Geography and Research & Composition.

Dual-enrollment options

Eligible students can get a head start on their postsecondary education by enrolling in courses at nearby Lehigh Carbon Community College.

Challenging coursework

The Academic Center’s college-prep courses meet or exceed graduation requirements, preparing students for college and career success.

Integrated curriculum

Academic lessons complement LCTI’s career and technical education programs through hands-on and problem-based learning activities.

Community connection

Full-day students study at LCTI, but participate in sports, enjoy prom, celebrate graduation and mark other milestones at their sending schools.

Academic Center students named to Principal’s List for MP1

Honorees have a grade of 90% or better.

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Congrats to LCTI’s Students of the Quarter for MP1!

Honorees are celebrated with a special meal and more.

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English

College Prep English
Language Arts I

College Prep English
Language Arts II

College Prep English
Language Arts III

College Prep English
Language Arts IV

Dual Credit English 105: Research & Composition

Dual Credit English 106: Introduction to Literature

Christopher Boucher, Teacher
christopher.boucher@mylcti.org

Trent Garlin
trent.garlin@mylcti.org

Donna Miller, Teacher
millerd@mylcti.org

Douglas Troxell, Teacher
troxelld1@mylcti.org

Mathematics

College Prep Algebra I

College Prep Algebra II

Geometry

Pre-Calculus

Calculus

Dual Credit Math 160:
College Algebra

Vince Dabrowski, Teacher
dabrowskiv@mylcti.org

Stacy Sommer, Teacher
sommers@mylcti.org

Jade Wilhelm, Teacher
wilhelmj@mylcti.org

Science

Principles of Scientific Inquiry

Biology

Chemistry

Environmental Science

Physics

Dual Credit Biology 135: Intro to Environmental Science

Marina Busuek, Teacher
busuekm@mylcti.org

Laura Kinane, Teacher
kinanel@mylcti.org

Darren Moore, Teacher
moored@mylcti.org

Kathleen Siekonic, Teacher
siekonick@mylcti.org

Social Studies

College Prep American Studies I

College Prep: American
Studies II

College Prep World Cultures

College Prep Government & Civics New for 2026-2027

College Prep Economics & Personal Finance
New for 2026-2027

Dual Credit Geography 110: Cultural Geography

Dual Credit Political Science 141: American Federal Government

James Dawson Jr., Teacher
dawsonj@mylcti.org

John Loeper, Teacher
loeperj@mylcti.org

Matthew Pirolli, Teacher
pirollim@mylcti.org

Sean Thomson, Teacher
thomsons@mylcti.org

Wellness/Fitness

College Prep Wellness/Fitness 11

College Prep Wellness/Fitness 12

Dual Credit Health 101: Personal & Community Health

Dual Credit Physical Education 143: Weight Training & Fitness

Kelly Bracetty, Teacher
bracettyk@mylcti.org

Travis Hontz, Teacher
hontzt@mylcti.org

Adam Legath, Teacher
legatha@mylcti.org

Charlene Rarick-Knauss
rarick-knaussc@mylcti.org