Special Ed.

Welcome to the Special Education Department!

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Department Chair: Dr. Michelle Hubbard

IEP Chair: Dana Scharf

Message From the Department

Our department has a dedicated staff of teachers, case managers, para educators, aides, and an office assistant to help you and your child become successful academically and socially. Please email Ms. Hubbard, the Chairperson of Special Education, if you have any concerns regarding your child’s services or progress. You may also reach any of the department’s teachers through email.


These Special Education Teachers are listed on their Academic Department Pages!
 
Click to navigate to their pages!

English

  • Matt Janansky
  • Abraham Jones
  • Donna Wilson
  • Dorlisa Mullen-Mitchell
  • Stephanie Parham

Math

  • Deidre Thomas
  • Michael Carter
  • Lauren Towson
  • Michael Braswell
  • Ms. Zoker

Science

  • David Fuller
  • Bryan Strom

Social Studies

  • Joshua Mauk
  • Janitha Morris


Meet our Department Members Below!

Hubbard

Name

Dr. Michelle Hubbard

Email

[email protected] 

Position

Special Ed Department Chair

College(s) Attended

Randolph-Macon College - English (BA)

University of Phoenix – Curriculum and Instruction: ELA (MA)

George Washington University – Special Education and Transition Services (MA)

Liberty University (currently) – Curriculum and Instruction: Special Education (EdD)

Hometown

Baltimore, Maryland

Bio: Hello, my name is Michelle Hubbard and I started at WHS in 2019! I have been in the field of education for over 14 years and it is a pleasure to work with the dedicated professionals and students here. This is also my second time working at Woodlawn High School!  I graduated from Liberty University with Ed.D in Curriculum and Instruction: Special Education

I enjoy reading, visiting museums, going to be the beach and relaxing with my husband and three sons.

 

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Name

Carmen Allocca

Email

[email protected]

Position

Paraeducator

College(s) Attended

Towson University -

Art Education Major

Hometown

Baltimore, MD

Bio: Hello fellow Warriors.  My name is Miss Allocca.  I am a WHS graduate.  I returned to WHS in 2009, as a paraeducator, in Special Education.  Before returning to WHS, I was on Dance Faculty at Baltimore School for the Arts.  I enjoy travelling and relaxing with family and friends. 



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Name

Wanda Durham-Womble

Email

[email protected]

Position

Paraeducator

College(s) Attended

Coming Soon

Hometown

Coming Soon

Bio: Coming Soon



Ms. Hendrickson

Name

Melody Hendrickson

Email

[email protected]

Classes Taught

FALS English

FALS Social Studies

FALS Career Research & Dev

College(s) Attended

Seton Hall Univ./Ashford Univ.

Hometown

Morristown, New Jersey

Bio: My name is Ms. Hendrickson and I am a teacher in the FALS program under the special education department. I have been a Woodlawn Warrior for over 20 years! I am also the co-advisor for the Class of 2023.

Some of my favorite things to do is bake and try new recipes. I also like to read and being outdoors.



(Coming Soon)

Name

Roslyn Harris

Email

[email protected]

Position

Paraeducator

College(s) Attended

Coming Soon

Hometown

Coming Soon

Bio: Coming Soon



Harrison

Name

Shanaye Harrison

Email

[email protected]

Position

Paraeducator

College(s) Attended

BCCC
Coppin State University

Hometown

Baltimore, MD

Bio: My name is Miss. Harrison, and I am in the special education department. I began working in education in 2017 and it has been one of the greatest decisions I've made! I am also a proud alumni of Woodlawn High! Class of 2008! Warrior at heart! I love to write poetry, I love to sing, I love doing hair and lashes. Fun Fact: Authentic Mexican food is my favorite!




Mcleod Royster

Name

Adora Mcleod-Royster

Email

[email protected]

Position

Special Educator

College(s) Attended

University of Phoenix
Coppin State University
CCBC
BCCC

Hometown

Coming Soon

Bio: My name is Ms. Mcleod-Royster. I love what I do. Every day is a new day of opportunity for growth and development. All we can do is take it one day at a time. Together, we can create the school/world we need!



(Coming Soon)

Name

Amie Moore

Email

[email protected]

Position

Paraeducator

College(s) Attended

Coming Soon

Hometown

Coming Soon

Bio: Coming Soon



  Ms. Mwai

 

Name

Lucy Mwai

Email

[email protected]

Position

Special Educator- FALS Program

College(s) Attended

Coppin State University (BS)

Towson University (M. Ed)

Hometown

Baltimore, Maryland

Bio: My name is Ms. Lucy Mwai and I am a certified teacher in the Special Education Department, FALS Program.

I love traveling, cooking, reading and learning new cultures. I love the ocean but am terrified of snorkeling.



(Coming Soon)

Name

Cicely Sanders

Email

[email protected]

Position

Paraeducator

College(s) Attended

Coming Soon

Hometown

Coming Soon

Bio: Coming Soon




Sivels

Name

Marcus Sivels

Email

[email protected]

Classes Taught/

Position

Special Educator

SCLS Program

College(s) Attended

Delaware State University (BS)

Grand Canyon University (MS)

Hometown

Randallstown, MD

My name is Marcus Sivels and I am a special educator at WHS. I am a proud BCPS alum, receiving my diploma from Milford Mill Academy in 2003. My loves are family, music, good food, and watching students reach their goals. One fun fact about me is I helped deliver my daughter into this world in 2017 in a secluded parking lot. 



(Coming Soon)

Name

Catrice Sneed

Email

[email protected]

Position

Paraeducator

College(s) Attended

Coming Soon

Hometown

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Bio: Coming Soon



(Coming Soon)

Name

Melvin Willingham

Email

[email protected]

Position

Paraeducator

College(s) Attended

Coming Soon

Hometown

Coming Soon

Bio: Coming Soon