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

chamlett2@bcps.org

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

cburkhardt3@bcps.org

Classes Taught

US History

Afro-American Studies

College(s) Attended

Towson University

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 to be back in Baltimore County. 

 

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)

 

I hope to get to meet all of you in person real soon but I’m looking forward to a great beginning online!



Dumler

Name

Tabetha Dumler

Email

tdumler@bcps.org

Classes Taught

APUSH 

AP psych 

Psych 

College(s) Attended

Salisbury University (BS)

American Public  (MS)

Hometown

Sioux City, IA

BioMy name is Mrs. Dumler and I am in the social studies department. I have been at WHS for over 16 years. I attended high school in VA and IA in the 1900s.  I am the sponsor of both the SGA ( Tuesdays after school) and the class of 2025. I am also a mother to four children aged 22-4. Hobbies include driving my children from practices, games, and school events. I cant wait till one of them drives.  I also enjoy talking about politics and current events.

 

Social media:

Twitter-WHSEvents_

IG-woodlawnhigh_sga

 



Freeze

Name

Tim Freeze

Email

Tfreeze2@bcps.org

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.

 

 



Holtzman

Name

Jonathan Holtzman

Email

jholtzman@bcps.org

Classes Taught

World History

Juvenile Justice

College(s) Attended

St. Mary’s College of Maryland (BA: English, Political Science)

Goucher College

Hometown

Parkville, MD

Bio: Hello! I’m Mr. Holtzman, a proud member of the Social Studies Department.  I am also the Model UN club advisor.

 

When I’m not thinking up ways to build students’ skills as historians, you may find me riding my bike around Baltimore, reading underneath a tree, or seeking out spicy food.



Horn

Name

Ethan Horn

Email

ehorn@bcps.org

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.



Kaba

Name

Minata Kaba

Email

mkaba@bcps.org

Classes Taught

American Government

College(s) Attended

Towson University (BS: History and Political Science)

University of Massachusetts Boston (MS)

Hometown

Severn, Maryland

Bio: My name is Ms. Kaba and I am in the Social Studies Department. I have taught other courses such as World History and U.S. History in Prince George’s County, MD and Boston, MA.

 

I am vegan for the animals and my health! On my free time I love creating new plant-based recipes. I also love books and being by nature. Hiking and swimming are one of my top favorite hobbies. I have recently started gardening which I really enjoy.

 

 



Mauk

 

Name

Joshua Mauk

Email

jmauk@bcps.org

Classes Taught/ Position

World History

Personal Finance & Econ

Student Case Management

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. 2022 – 2023 will be my first full year teaching. 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!




Moore

Name

Erik Moore

Email

emoore4@bcps.org

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.

 



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Name

Edward Prinz

Email

eprinz@bcps.org

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.



Rowe

Name

Nikkia Rowe

Email

nrowe@bcps.org

Classes Taught

American Government

College(s) Attended

Villa Julie College (BS)

College of Norte Dame of Maryland  (MA)

Hometown

Baltimore, Maryland

Bio: My name is Ms. Rowe and I am in the Social Studies Department & I teach American Government.



Wade

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Name

Meredith Wade

Email

mjoneswade@bcps.org

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.