A Day in the Life of a PPW

Shereima Smith is a Pupil Personnel Worker (PPW) at Long Reach High School, Mayfield Woods Middle School, and Deep Run Elementary School. This is her first year at these schools, and she has been enjoying getting to know the community so far. She explains her job description as β€œA position in which I can be a barrier breaker for students in the education system.” The … Continue reading A Day in the Life of a PPW

Keeping it Real with Mrs. Brown-Fordham

Tupac once said, “I’m not saying I’m gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world.” Tupac’s words ring particularly true for teachers since they are the ones who spark change in this world. Mrs. Brown-Fordham, an English teacher at Oakland Mills, is not the average teacher. From delving into the deeper meaning of water with … Continue reading Keeping it Real with Mrs. Brown-Fordham

Mr. de la Mar, OM’s Hard Working Hispanic Achievement Liaison

You may have seen Mr. de la Mar chasing down students in the building, or you might have heard a message from the intercom calling for a student to go down to his office. People know him as the Hispanic Achievement Liaison, but what you probably don’t know is that he loves theater. On Wednesdays, he teaches a theater class for children, and before the … Continue reading Mr. de la Mar, OM’s Hard Working Hispanic Achievement Liaison

The Amazing Mrs. Doodigian

Mrs. Doodigian is a beloved science teacher at our very own Oakland Mills High School; however, there’s so much more to know about her outside of teaching. For instance, did you know that in one summer she managed to cycle around 1000 miles with her husband? Mrs. Doodigian manages to spend her time doing the things she loves while also being very involved both at … Continue reading The Amazing Mrs. Doodigian