Introducing Ms. Henry!

The new Special education teacher Meet Ms. Henry, the newest special educator at Oakland mills. Ms. Henry has many years of experience being a teacher. Before she started teaching special ed, she taught high school English. She has been teaching special education for 10 years. She spent 5 years working in Harford county, 18 years working at hammond high school, and now here at OM! … Continue reading Introducing Ms. Henry!

Welcome Ms. Cook!

OM’s new special education teacher Meet Ms. Cook! She is the new special education teacher here at Oakland Mills. Although being a new teacher is challenging, she is happy to be a part of our school. She says, “I feel at home, thanks to my colleagues.” After working at Marriotts Ridge High School and Mayfield Woods Middle School, she wanted a change which led her … Continue reading Welcome Ms. Cook!

New Staff Spotlight!

Getting to know: Mr. McGlinchey Being a special education teacher is very difficult, as you support students with physical, mental, emotional, or learning disabilities and guide them through their school journey, to succeed and build independence. But to be a special education teacher AND a flag football coach?!! Who’s behind all this work? Meet Patrick McGlinchey, one of our newest additions at Oakland Mills High … Continue reading New Staff Spotlight!

HoCo Through and Through: The Matt Lauer Interview

High school rival turned mentor Matt Lauer is a first-year teacher at Oakland Mills High School. He teaches history and graduated from Catonsville High School before going to California University of Pennsylvania, where he studied education and played soccer. Lauer did not always plan on becoming a teacher. In fact, his own experience as a student helped push him toward teaching. “I chose teaching because … Continue reading HoCo Through and Through: The Matt Lauer Interview