Special Education Department
Welcome Message
The special education team at Damascus High School is dedicated to creating a caring and supportive environment that enables students to maximize their skills and independence.
Course Offerings
LAD: Supporting students in their least restrictive environment. Most students receive services in the general education setting while accessing the general education curriculum.
LFI: Services are designed for students with disabilities pursuing ALOs aligned with the Maryland Alternate Achievement Standards. Students participate in Real World Learning in the school and community settings with opportunities to participate in instructional experiences with their non-disabled peers.
SCB: Services are designed for students who demonstrate significant needs in the areas of communication, personal management, behavior, and socialization. Instruction is aligned to the Maryland Alternate Achievement standards. Students participate in Real World Learning in the classroom, school, and community with opportunities for instructional experiences with their non-disabled peers.
Staff Directory
LAD Department
Katie Hinsvark
Mike Hinsvark
Sam Mason
Jesse Motko
Emily Prather
Becky Ronquillo
Heather Stadtler
Lynn Taylor
LFI Department
Catherine Daly
Michelle Mullenholz
Elena Schneider
Megan Stultz
SCB Department
Linda Gordon
Kathleen Kallarackal
Billy Krop
Ryan Myers
Paraeducators
LAD
Kendra Brownlow
April Eichorn
Paula Gagnon
Alimatou Jah
Ranjeet Kaur
Melissa Ramsey
Jeanmarie Rogers
Ayao Sossou
Ryan Watkins
LFI
Thomas Canby
Ronald Fletcher
Betsaida Hernandez Anorve
Nevada Kearney
Suzie Leslie
Melissa Nicholson
Benu Singh
Tori Yantsos
SCB
Willie Agustin
Toula Candanedo
Emily Eaton
Dawn Engelhardt
Ali Gaylord
Siria Hernandez Ojeda
Damita Imes
Kristen Mannix
Mariliea Podavin
Darlene Smith
Tim Tao
Relevant Contact Information
Chris Ohm at Christopher_Ohm@mcpsmd.org