Welcome to the Social Studies Department!

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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
Ms. Corrie T. Hamlett - Social Studies Department Chair
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College Attended: (BS) Morgan State University (Graduate Studies) Goucher College, Loyola University, Maryland, Johns Hopkin University
Bio:  My name is Ms. Corrie T. Hamlett and I am the 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
Chris Burkhardt - Social Studies Teacher
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College Attended: Towson University (BS)
Bio: 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 another 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)




Byrd
Margaret Byrd - Social Studies Teacher
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College Attended: U of WI-Madison (BS) Cardinal Stritch U (MS) American Public U (MS) U of WI-Milwaukee (MS)
Bio: Hello families and students! I'm thrilled to join the Warrior family and am excited to get to know everyone. Although I'm newer to Baltimore, my journey in education began 27 years ago with Milwaukee Public Schools. Teaching is truly my passion, and I can't wait to bring that enthusiasm to our school community. Outside of the classroom, I love spending time with my granddaughters, cooking up new recipes, biking around, and catching a good TV show. I look forward to meeting all of you and having a fantastic year together!




Freeze
Tim Freeze - Social Studies & Apprenticeship Teacher
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College Attended: Towson University(BS) Goucher College (MS)
Bio: My name is Tim Freeze and I am a social studies and apprenticeship teacher at the great Woodlawn High School. I am a Marine Corps veteran and spend most of my free time in the mountains with the bears.




Horn
Ethan Horn - Social Studies Teacher
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College Attended: Towson University (BS) Concordia University-Portland (MS)
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.




Johnston
William Johnston - Social Studies Teacher
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College Attended: Millersville (BS) Loyola (MAT)
Bio: I have been involved in education since 2017 having served in PG County, Baltimore City and here in Baltimore County. As apart of that journey I received my Masters from Loyola University here in Baltimore during that first year of Covid. I have been in some version of a classroom since then, whether it was virtual, hybrid or in person. Having grown up on military bases, China and Pennsylvania, I have only been in Maryland for the last 6 years. I have been in Baltimore City during that time and have loved exploring and experiencing the area. I look forward to many years here in Woodlawn and Maryland.



Konyar
Steven Konyar - Social Studies Teacher
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College Attended: UMD (BA)
Bio: Hi! My name is Steve Konyar, and this is my third 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
Joshua Mauk - Social Studies Teacher
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College Attended: BA in Government from UMD Masters from NDMU
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
Stacey Moffet - Social Studies Teacher
smoffet@bcps.org
College Attended: Washington University St. Louis (BS) UMD (JD)
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.




Nemons
Mr. Nemons - Social Studies Teacher
enemons@bcps.org
College Attended: University of Central Florida (BS)  Florida International University (MBA) Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (Juris Doctor)
Bio: I started WHS in 2024 as an educator in the Social Studies Department. I have over a decade of experience teaching students in elementary, middle, and high school in the areas of mathematics physical education, and social studies. My passions are reading, studying and teaching history, and community advocacy and development. I believe that every student can learn and grow. Go Warriors!




Moore
Erik Moore - Social Studies Teacher
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College Attended: Bucknell University, Bachelor of Arts degree Pennsylvania State University, Master of Arts degree
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
Ryan O'Connell - Social Studies Teacher
roconnell@bcps.org
College Attended: Towson State University (BA) Brooklyn College (MA)
Bio: What a long, enjoyable trip it’s been. As I enter my 25th 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.


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