Social Studies

Welcome to the Social Studies Department!

Department Chair: Ms. Corrie T. Hamlett

Graduation Requirements

The state of Maryland requires that students must complete at least three (3) Social Studies course and a High School Assessment test. The requirements are as follows:

  • American Government
  • U.S.History
  • World History
  • American Government HSA (must make a passing score of at least 394)

Classes Offered

  • American Government
  • U.S. History
  • World History
  • Personal Finance and Economic Theory (PFET)
  • Juvenile Justice
  • Film and History
  • African American Studies
  • AP U.S. History
  • AP American Government
  • AP Psychology

Message From the Department/DC

The teachers in the Social Studies department here at Woodlawn High School are a group of hardworking and dedicated adults who believe in supporting the vision and goals of our administration by holding students to high academic standards and supporting student efforts on their pathway to life long success.

 

Meet our Department Members Below!

Hamlett 

Name

Ms. C.T. Hamlett

Email

[email protected]

Classes Taught

PFET

College(s) Attended

(BS) Morgan State University

(Graduate Studies) Goucher College, Loyola University,Maryland, Johns Hopkin University

Hometown

Baltimore, Maryland

Bio: My name is Ms. Corrie T. Hamlett and I am the acting Social Studies department chair. I have been in the field of education for over 21 years. I am one of the coordinators for the Athletes Vision and Goals group ( last school year) and I am a co-coordinator for HSA projects for our school. Some fun facts is that I love to cook and I love my long hair chihuahua!

 



Burkhardt

Name

Chris Burkhardt

Email

[email protected]

Classes Taught

US History

Juvenile Justice

College(s) Attended

Towson University (BS)

Hometown

Jarrettsville MD

Hey Warrior Family! My name is Mr. Chris Burkhardt.  Before coming to WHS, I taught for 20 years in Wicomico County - and I actually started my career at Woodlawn Middle School way back in 1997. I’m excited for my fourth year at Woodlawn High.

I’ve got a wonderful family – my wife and three kids – who mean everything to me. I love to get outside in nature and go hiking. I also love to travel and explore wherever I can get to whether it’s a weekend or a vacation. Soccer (Let’s go Arsenal!) is my favorite sport but I love just about all of them (Orioles, Ravens, Celtics)



Cherry

Name

Terry Cherry

Email

[email protected]

Classes Taught

US History
American Government

College(s) Attended

Midlands Technical College (AA)
Allen University (BS)
Loyola University MD (MAT)

Hometown

Hopkins, SC

Bio: My name is Mr. Terry Cherry Jr. and I am in the Social Studies Department, with a focus on US History & American Government. I am in my second year at Woodlawn and my third year in Baltimore County. 

Outside of teaching I enjoy spending time with my daughter, getting tattooed, football, baseball, hiking, traveling and food. 




Freeze

Name

Tim Freeze

Email

[email protected]

Classes Taught

American Government

GT American Government

College(s) Attended

Towson University(BS)

Goucher College (MS)

Hometown

Baltimore, MD

Bio: My name is Tim Freeze and I am an American Government teacher at the great Woodlawn High School. I am also the coach for our awesome Mock Trial team for those students interested in law and the trial process. I also coach Mock Congress.  

I am a Marine Corps veteran and spend most of my free time in the mountains with the bears.

 

 



Horn

Name

Ethan Horn

Email

[email protected]

Classes Taught

AP World History

World History

College(s) Attended

Towson University (BS)

Concordia University-Portland (MS)

Hometown

Westminster, MD

Bio: My name is Mr. Horn, and I am a member of the Social Studies department at Woodlawn High School. I have been teaching at WHS since 2012.



 

Konyar

Name

Steven Konyar

Email

[email protected]

Classes Taught

AP US History
US History DLP
World History DLP

College(s) Attended

UMD (BA)

Hometown

Linthicum, MD

Bio: Hi! My name is Steve Konyar, and this is my second year at Woodlawn High School.  Prior to joining the staff, I taught Latin for six years in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.  Even though the country is beautiful, I am happy to be back in my home state of Maryland!

When I'm not working, I enjoy restoring antiques and other old things, collecting records, watching TV, learning about animals, and spending time with my family and my cat.



Mauk

 

Name

Joshua Mauk

Email

[email protected]

Classes Taught

American Government

Personal Finance

College(s) Attended

BA in Government from UMD

Masters from NDMU

Hometown

Baltimore Maryland!

Bio: Hey Warrior folks! I’m Mr. Mauk and I serve here at Woodlawn in the Social Studies and Special Education departments. I’ve been teaching full time at Woodlawn since March 2022 while finishing my teaching internship! Prior to teaching, I worked with many organizations across Baltimore as a Youth mentor and Advocate since about 2013.

 

I have strong personal ties to Woodlawn, as my parents grew up in the neighborhood (Class of 76!) and I’ve worked in this area with young people for quite some time!

 

When I’m not at school, you can find me cooking at home with my amazing wife, out on a hike with my dog “Butter Beans”, or chilling on my porch with a good book!



Moffet

Name

Stacey Moffet

Email

[email protected]

Classes Taught

American Government
Juvenile Justice

College(s) Attended

Washington University St. Louis (BS)
UMD (JD)

Hometown

Silver Spring, MD

Bio: Hi all! I’m Stacey Moffet and I teach American Government and Juvenile Justice at Woodlawn HS. I was a civil defense lawyer for 27 years before changing careers and starting my teaching career at Woodlawn in 2021 as a student teacher. I also put my trial experience to use by coaching our Mock Trial team. 

When not teaching, I enjoy running, biking, swimming, and traveling with my husband.

 



Moore

Name

Erik Moore

Email

[email protected]

Classes Taught

Personal Finance and Economic Theory (PFET)

College(s) Attended

Bucknell University, Bachelor of Arts degree

Pennsylvania State University, Master of Arts degree

Hometown

Freeland, MD

Bio: My name is Mr. Moore and I am a member of the Social Studies Department.  I have been a teacher at Woodlawn High School for over eight years.  I have taught a variety of courses to students, including: Economics, World History, Films and History, Juvenile Justice, and African-American History.

 

I enjoy travel, photography, skiing, and boating. I have visited 45 of our 50 states and 15 foreign countries.  I live in northern Baltimore County with my wife, son, daughter, and dog.

 



 O'Connell

Name

Ryan O'Connell

Email

[email protected]

Classes Taught

World History
Psychology

College(s) Attended

Towson State University (BA)
Brooklyn College (MA)

Hometown

Somers Point, NJ

Bio: What a long, enjoyable trip it’s been. As I enter my 24th year of teaching, I have now spent more than half of my life as a teacher. I started at Catonsville Middle in 1999 after earning my BA in social science/ secondary education where I still hold the high jump record.  Some white boys can jump. .

My wife’s career in the fashion industry took us to Florida where I was the 7th grade team leader and social studies department chair at Veterans Park Academy for the Arts. In 2010 my wife and I grew bored of southwest Florida and moved to Brooklyn, NY, where I finished my master's degree in International Affairs, was a stay-at-home Dad for my son’s first two years, volunteered at the Imani House, and taught at Empower Charter in Crown Heights. In 2016 we moved back to MD and I returned to Catonsville Middle and Catonsville High; where my early aughts students were now my colleagues.  

I have driven cross-country twice, backpacked through Europe and North Africa. My youthful spontaneity, while not gone, has maturely diminished (e.g. Disney vacations with simulated adventures not real ones).   As we’ll cover this year, in both psychology and world history, life is a journey.  Seconds, minutes, days, and months seem like an eternity.  Blink and the years will go by before you know what you missed.  Enjoy the the journey.





Coming Soon

Name

Edward Prinz

Email

[email protected]

Classes Taught

World History

College(s) Attended

Bowling Green State University (BS)

Strayer University (MS)

Hometown

Ohio

Bio: My name is Mr. Prinz and I am in the Social Studies department. I have been teaching with BCPS for over 12 years, and have taught for more than 16 years overall.



Wade

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Name

Meredith Wade

Email

[email protected]

Classes Taught

American Government

World History

College(s) Attended

Towson University (BS)

 

Hometown

Washington, D.C.

Bio: My name is Ms. Wade, and I am in the Social Studies Department. I have been teaching in Baltimore county for over 8 years. I am also a co-advisor for the National Honor Society. I love football, basketball, and baking. You can follow me on twitter at @mrsmjoneswade.

 

 

 

 


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