It’s not every year that we get a new member of the JROTC program, let alone someone at the level of Colonel Stevens. After a 37-year-long military career ended, Col. Stevens was looking for something new when he heard about our very own JROTC program. He thought this was a perfect way for him to continue serving his country, and he loved that education has … Continue reading Meet Colonel Stevens – By: Loren Carter and Isiah Johnson

Ms. Grace Benson is one of the new faces at Oakland Mills, and even with the limited state of digital learning, her vibrant personality is able to shine through. She currently teaches chemistry and physics and is very experienced in the field of science as a whole. She came to Oakland Mills because of the shorter distance from her home. She has come to appreciate … Continue reading Meet Ms. Benson – By: Scott Sung and Tristen De Varona

There’s a new history teacher at OM this year, and we are giving you the pleasure of getting to know her a little better. While talking to Ms. Sendak, we realized that she is going to be a great addition to the OM staff. She has a bright attitude and absolutely adores her students and their brutal honesty. Ms. Sendak has been teaching for five … Continue reading Meet Ms. Sendak – By: Kori Green And Kavar Harris

Think of works written by Shakespeare, Jane Austen, George Orwell, and many more, then connect them to the subject of English Literature. This distinct subject ranges from drama to poetry, and from fiction to autobiographies.  This worldly topic is soon to be taught in the classroom by no other than our newest teaching intern,  Mr. Kameron Harrison. Mr. Harrison is one of the new OM … Continue reading Meet Mr. Harrison – By: Adaeze Igwegbe and Laura Del Carmen

By Theresa Eru and Oba Aofolaju Communicating with someone does not always involve speaking, and one of our newest staff members, Ms. Catherine Willett, is a walking example of this at Oakland Mills. Ms. Willett is an ASL interpreter for the new ASL (American Sign Language) teacher, Mr. Fenicle.  Growing up in the segregated south, specifically Mississippi with deaf parents, Ms. Willett had to overcome … Continue reading Meet Ms. Willet