Social Studies

Welcome to the Social Studies Department!

Department Chair: Ms. Corrie T. Hamlett (acting)

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!

	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 teaching at Woodlawn High School for three years but I have been in the field of education for 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!

	Name	Jonah Berry
	Email	jberry@bcps.org
	Classes Taught	EPI American Government U.S. History World History
	College(s) Attended	Coppin State University Morgan State University Towson University University of Bridgeport (Ct.) Housatonic Community College Bridgeport (Ct.)
	Hometown	Randallstown, MD
Bio: Greetings! My name is Mr.J.Berry. I am a dedicated educator working in the SPARC Academy (Social Studies Department) at Woodlawn High School. This is my 10th year of teaching at Woodlawn High School in the Baltimore County Public School System. Throughout my years at Woodlawn High School, it has been my passion to empower all students to become positive role models (leaders in their school and community), culturally aware, community service oriented, self-aware, and conquerors in their education. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with family, mentoring youths, shopping, solving puzzles, playing competitive online games, watching sporting events (basketball, football and soccer). I also enjoy watching movies (action, mystery and crime), as well as traveling. Since, I have children, the opportunities to build relationships are frequent. I look forward to our welcoming experiences together, through this journey of education and empowerment.

	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 and I am new to Woodlawn High School for the 2020/21 school year. This will be my 23^rd year teaching – 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 but anxious to see how we all adapt to the online learning for the semester. 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!

	Name	Andrew Conyers
	Email	aconyers@bcps.org
	Classes Taught	American Government
	College(s) Attended	Baruch College, CUNY (BA in Political Science) Pennsylvania State University (Social Studies 7-12 Certification)
	Hometown	Brooklyn, New York
Bio: My name is Mr. Conyers and I am in the Social Studies department. 2020-2021 will be my second year at Woodlawn. I was the assistant head coach of the Boys soccer team last year. I also ran an afterschool soccer club last year. My favorite things to do for fun when I’m not teaching is to go hiking and play videogames. I am also a big sports fan. My favorite teams are the Jets, Mets, Knicks and Chelsea FC. Fun fact about me is that I used to be a helicopter mechanic in the Marine Corps and I did two tours in Iraq.

	Name	Bobby Cottle
	Email	rcottle@bcps.org
	Classes Taught	U.S. History
	College(s) Attended	West Virginia Teach B.A. History UMUC M.A. Teaching
	Hometown	Fayetteville, WV
Bio: My name is Mr. Cottle and I am a proud member of the Woodlawn History Department. This is my third-year teaching at Woodlawn. This is my fourth-year teaching. I am a proud U.S.A.F. veteran. I have two children and my wife and I have been married for thirteen years. I like to lift weights and I hope I live to see West Virginia win a National Championship.

	Name	Tabetha Dumler
	Email	tdumler@bcps.org
	Classes Taught	APUSH ( Fall) AP psych ( Spring) Psych ( Spring)
	College(s) Attended	Salisbury University (BS) American Public (MS)
	Hometown	Sioux City, IA
Bio: My name is Mrs. Dumler and I am in the social studies department. I have been at WHS for 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 2021 (Wednesdays after school). 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

	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. This will be my fourth year at Woodlawn High School. Encouraged to Include: I am a Marine Corps veteran and spend most of my free time in the mountains with the bears.

	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. This will be my third year teaching at Woodlawn High and my second year teaching World History and Juvenile Justice. 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.

	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.

	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 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.

(Photo Coming Soon)	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. This is my first year at Woodlawn High School, but my twelfth year in BCPS and my sixteenth year teaching.

	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. This is my second year at WHS.

	Name	Steve Williams
	Email	Swilliams22@bcps.org
	Classes Taught	Class U.S. History (SPED) Class World History (SPED)
	College(s) Attended	University 1 Morgan State University 2 Towson University
	Hometown	Baltimore, Maryland
Bio: My name is Mr. Williams and I am in the Special Education/Social Studies Departments. I have been at Woodlawn going on 4 years. I am a BCPS Alum of The Woodlawn High School. I have coached for several years in football, track and field, taking teams to the state championship and winning. Hobbies: I am a self-taught musician that plays 4 instruments (Keys, drums, bass and a little saxophone. I also sing a little woo-woo-woooooooo.