Welcome to the Business Department!
Department Chair: Lynette Louden
Graduation Requirements
Career and Technology Education completer programs are sequenced courses in a specific career pathway that provides a minimum of four credits. Completion of required CTE completer credits meets MSDE graduation requirements. Some Programs offer industry certifications and in most pathways are eligible for articulated community college credit.
Programs and Classes Offered
- Marketing- Principles of Business, Accounting 1 Honors, Marketing 1, Marketing II
- Computer Science - Foundations of Computer Honors, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, Linux/Internship/CCBC
- Teacher Academy of MD - Teaching as a Profession, Child Development, Found of Curriculum and Instruction, Education Academy Internship.
Message From the Department Chair
Greetings! More than ever, teachers are committed to providing students with unwavering dedication and equitable, quality education.
Please know that we are student advocates and will provide guidance and support through the learning process. Through this lens, we teach CTE courses that will provide students
1) Academic subject matter relevant to the real world.
2) Workplace, personal, academic, and technical skills.
There is so much more. Please visit our various links to view program information and job opportunities for CTE students.
Meet our Department Members Below!
Ms. Lynette Louden - CTE Department Chair
llouden@bcps.org
College Attended: UMBC (BS) & Goucher College (MS)
Bio: My name is Ms. Louden and I am CTE School-to-Career Transition Coordinator and Business Department Chair for Business Education, Family Studies, Technical Education, and Apprenticeship of MD. I have had the privilege of teaching at Woodlawn for 21 years. I am the FBLA Advisor, and encourage students join the CTE-Business Opportunity Schoology group to find out about programs, clubs and events. I am an avid camper and would love nothing more than to take all my classes camping for weekend with nature
Mr. Rashad Howell - CTE Teacher
rhowell@bcps.org
College Attended: Shepherd University
Bio: Mr. Howell is a husband, a DADDY of 3, a Realtor, and an educator. Mr. Howell enthusiastically leads and serves the Baltimore community with joy, fearlessness, and selflessness. He provides Real Estate services and assistance in the community; and, he shares Computer Science knowledge in the classroom. Mr. Howell's goal is to empower his community through dedicated actions and commitment!
Ms. Hudson - CTE Teacher
vhudson@bcps.org
College Attended: Sojourner Douglass (BS) & University of Maryland Eastern Shore (MS)
Bio: My full name is Ms. Vanessa Williams Hudson. My assignment to the Career Technology Education department at Woodlawn High has been since 2014. I attended grade school in Augusta, Georgia. My service to education began in 1999 in Maryland. Currently, I advise DECA, a national Marketing organization, which began in 2007 with co-advisor duties; within the organization, the Woodlawn School Store is under my management, and I welcome students to join and sharpen their customer service and marketable skill sets. Under the Marketing title, I advise the Woodlawn Advisory Club that partners with community businesses and entities to broaden student career path toolbox. Currently, my hobbies include outdoor activities since I enjoy nature. My interests include competitive gaming and activities for learning and competition. Follow DECA, on Instagram under whs_deca
Mr. Clarence Masteron - CTE Teacher
cmasterson@bcps.org
College Attended: Coppin State University (BS)
Mr. Jackson Otto - CTE Teacher
jotto2@bcps.org
College Attended: Purdue University (BS, MS)
Bio: My name is Mr. Otto and I teach Foundations of Engineering and other honors engineering courses at Woodlawn! I grew up in the Midwest and am loving being out on the east coast (and eating all the delicious seafood). I have taught in high school and college settings for over 5 years and have focused on product design and development of student ideas into full-fledged businesses. Robotics is also a huge passion of mine, and I am the coach of our school's competitive robotics team that participates in a new game every year
Mrs. Solange Varela - Spanish & TAM Teacher
svarela@bcps.org
College Attended: UMBC (BS) & Goucher (MS)
Bio: My name is Mrs. Varela! I have been teaching at WHS for over 10 years and over 15 years in education all together. I am in the world language and CTE department. I am the advisor for ASA (African Student Association). I am the youngest of 11, I absolutely love to cook and work out. I love going on adventures with my family (Husband Leo, and daughters Luna and Leya). I love to travel the world and meet new people, explore different cultures and eat delicious cuisines.