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