Brooke Point High School Faculty and Staff
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Lynn Ackermann, Math Department Luzanta Alegro, Special Education Department Mrs. Alegro comes to Stafford County from the Philippines. She has experience teaching in both the secondary and elementary levels, and she has taught children with special needs in underprivileged areas. She has an M.A. and Doctorate Degree in Education majoring in Educational Management at EARIST in Manila, Philippines. She is currently working on her M.A. in Special Education. As a Boy Scout Medal of Merit recipient and an outstanding teacher awardee, facilitator, and archery coach, Luz believes patiently teaching students will give them a fighting chance for a more independent and fulfilling life ahead. Black Hawks, she is One with you. Cathy Ashley, Special Education Department Mrs. Ashley is in her thirty-third year of teaching Special Education. She is a graduate of Stephanie Athanasaw, Arts Department Mrs. Athanasaw is a visual arts teacher at Brooke Point High School, currently teaching Art 1, Art 4, and AP Studio Art. Mrs. Athanasaw graduated from Mansfield University in northern Pennsylvania. She taught art for three years in Pennsylvania before moving to Virginia and has been teaching at BPHS for eight years. Mrs. Athanasaw resides in Spotsylvania County with her husband and two children. Vanessa Austin, Physical Education Department Ms. Austin has her Bachelor of Science Degree from Terri Baca, Science Department Mrs. Baca is in her thirteenth year of teaching. She is a graduate of Old Dominion University with a degree in Geology. Mrs. Baca has been a member of the Black Hawk faculty/staff at Joseph Bailey, Social Studies Department Mr. Bailey grew up in St. Albans, West Virginia, and graduated with his undergraduate degree from Marshall University in 1998. After teaching for five years, he went back to school and earned his Masters degree in Education in the Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning program from George Mason University in 2006. He has a background in archaeology, having participated in several field digs, including at Jamestown, Virginia. Three years ago, Mr. Bailey also got the opportunity to study abroad in Turkey for three weeks. He is currently married and has two children, ages five and two. Susan Baitis, RN, Career and Technology Education Department Mrs. Baitis, RN received her initial nursing education from Germanna Community College and has more than twenty years of experience in the health care industry. She has been teaching Health & Medical Sciences at Brooke Point High School for seven years and serves as the advisor for Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA). Mrs. Baitis has been recognized in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers and was named 2007 National Outstanding HOSA Advisor from Virginia. She teaches Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences and Health Assistant. Ron Barricklow, Arts Department Mr. Barricklow has a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance from Shenandoah Conservatory, and a Master’s Degree in Music Education with Performance Emphasis from The Hartt School, Kristen Baumbach, Counseling Department Ginger Beach, Science Department Mrs. Beach is currently in her ninth year of teaching. She completed her undergraduate work at Mary Washington University and completed her Masters in Education through George Mason University. She has been a member of the Black Hawk faculty for six years. Before becoming a Black Hawk, she worked in Prince William County for three years. She currently teaches Earth Science and Oceanography at BPHS. She also sponsors the Science Club. Sam Benson, Career and Technology Education Department Mr. Benson holds a B.S. in Education from Hampton University, graduating as “Industrial Arts Teacher of the Year." He also received a Master’s Degree in Vocational Education from Old Dominion University. Mr. Benson received a Doctorate of Theological Studies and an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Spirit of Truth Institute in Richmond, Virginia in 1998. Mr. Benson came to Stafford County Public Schools in August 2005 with over thirty-four years of service as a Public School Teacher in the Commonwealth of Virginia, most recently in Prince William County. Presently, he teaches Construction Technology and Production Systems Technology. Jeff Berry, Physical Education Department Julie Brahler, Math Department Mrs. Bridges holds a Master of Education in Counseling and Development from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from Park University. An avid learner, she is in her third year of a doctoral program pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership. She retired from the Marine Corps as a Master Gunnery Sergeant after 22 years of service and is in her 11th year as a counselor at Brooke Point High School. Mrs. Bridges is married and has two boys, ages 15 and 21, and a miniature daschund named Glori. Gerald Brooks, Career and Technology Education Department Jennifer Brooks, Special Education Department Mrs. Brooks is in her first year of teaching at Brooke Point High School. She is a graduate of Radford University with a Master’s degree in Special Education. Jill Bryant, Career and Technology Education Department Mrs. Bryant is in her fifth year of teaching in the Family and Consumer Science department. This year she is teaching the Culinary Arts courses. Mrs. Bryant graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education and Family and Consumer Science. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Initiatives in Educational Transformation from George Mason University. Mrs. Bryant is the Head swim coach for Brooke Point as well as an Assistant Coach for spring track. Jennifer Burdsal, English Department Mrs. Burdsal is in her first year of teaching English at Brooke Point High School. She has earned a Bachelor’s degree in English from Wright State University and a Master’s of Education from the University of Mary Washington. She is looking forward to a great year at BPHS! Carol Burgess, School Resource Officer Rick Butler, Special Education Department Hope Cline, Special Education Department Ms. Cline received a Bachelor's degree with a double endorsement in Special Education and Education from Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska. She has taught four years in Nebraska, six years in New Jersey, and fourteen years at Brooke Point High School. She teaches in collaborative English classes and is looking forward to the year at Brooke Point High School. Bruce Cobb, Naval Science Instructor (NJROTC) Tom Coen, Social Studies Department Mary Ellen Cole, School Nurse Mrs. Cover-Tucci is a Theatre teacher and the ARTS department Chair at Brooke Point High School. Ms. Cover teaches Technical Drama and various levels of Acting. She holds a B.F.A. in Theatre Education from Virginia Commonwealth University and is currently working on her Masters degree. As well as directing and acting, Mrs. Cover-Tucci is an accomplished artist who has participated in public art displays such as Fintastically Fredericksburg. Working with her students, the play Mrs. Cover-Tucci directed, placed second at district and had a good showing at regional competition in the VHSL one-act play competition this past year. She is the sponsor of "The BP Players," Brooke Point's Drama Club. Mrs. Cover-Tucci is excited about the coming school year. Martha Covington, Foreign Language Department Mrs. Covington is a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University (now University of Louisiana at Monroe). She has a BA in Speech, Language and Hearing. She is a licensed Speech Pathologist in Louisiana. She has been teaching for twenty years, with experience as a Speech Pathologist, a Deaf Education teacher, and an ASL teacher. She has been teaching ASL in Stafford County for six years. She is certified to teach Deaf Education K-12 and American Sign Language in Virginia. She is currently teaching ASL 1, ASL 2, and Photojournalism 1, 2, and 3. She is the yearbook adviser and the ASL Club adviser. Cheryl Crane, Arts Department Ms. Crane has a Masters in Interdisciplinary Arts. She is a professional artist who displays her paintings, glass and mixed media nationally. She also teaches private art instruction to all ages in her Fredericksburg Studio. Marion Dahlkamp, Special Education Department Mike Darnell, Senior Naval Science Instructor (NJROTC) John Daubert, Science Department Chryse Davis, Foreign Language Department Ms. Davis is in her tenth year of teaching. She is a graduate of Deb Delaney, Special Education Department Nancy Dembo, Counseling Department Mary Dobson, Counseling Department Liz Eierman, Special Education Department Eric England, Special Education Department Mr. Diane Farren, Special Education Department Micki Feagans, Special Education Department Reese Flory, Arts Department Mr. Flory joined the Brooke Point faculty in Fall 2007 as the choral director. He teaches Music Theory and conducts Brooke Point's five choirs: Beginning Men's, Beginning Women's, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, and the Madrigal Singers. A native of Virginia, he graduated from Longwood University with a Bachelor of Music Education. He is thrilled to be able to share his love of music with the students at Brooke Point High and is looking forward to another great school year. Benjamin Forbes, Math Department Mr. Forbes is a Mathematics teacher at Brooke Point High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Allegheny College and a Masters degree in Education from Duquesne University. Mr. Forbes has been teaching Mathematics for twelve years in Stafford County. Classes taught by Mr. Forbes include Programming 1, Programming 2, Algebra 1 Part 1, Algebra 1 Part 2, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and Algebra 3. This year his students will learn about Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics. Kimberly Frazier, English Department Ms. Frazier received her Bachelor's Degree in English and American Literature from the University of California, San Diego in 1985 and her Master's Degree in English in 1992. She has taught on and off for the past twenty years. She has taught English at the middle school and community college level and Creative Writing at the elementary school level. She is a California native but considers Stafford her home away from home! A native of Danville, VA, Ms. Fullerwinder, is in her fourth year of teaching. She has a BS in Business Management from Virginia State University and an MBA from Averett University. She teaches Business Law, Principles of Business & Marketing, and Sports & Entertainment Marketing. Ms. Fullerwinder is certified in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. She is also nationally certified in both Customer Service and Sales. She is the proud mother of one daughter, Rachel, whom she refers to as her motivation. Craig Giles, Math Department Mr. Giles is in his seventh year of teaching. He received his Bachelors of Arts degree in Mathematics from Ithaca College in 1993 and his teaching endorsement from Gardner-Webb University in 2001. Mr. Giles is a new member to the Black Hawk faculty. His previous six years were spent teaching at King George High School. Mr. Giles is the co-sponsor of the National Honor Society at Brooke Point High. Mr. Giles is also currently working towards a Masters of Education in Secondary Mathematics. Kara Grooms, Counseling Department Ms. Grooms holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in psychology from Niagara University as well as a Master of Education Degree and CAS degree in School Counseling from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She is currently in her sixth year as a school counselor at Brooke Point High School. Ms. Grooms also serves as an Assistant Lacrosse Coach and Assistant Indoor Track Coach. Go Black Hawks! Diane “D.D.” Haley, School Social Worker Mondell Hampton, Business Department Robin Hayes, Math Department Mrs. Hayes has been teaching for eighteen years in the state of Virginia. She has been teaching at Brooke Point for fourteen years...one of the original teachers to open BPHS. She received her Bachelor's of Education in Secondary Mathematics from Longwood College (now Longwood University). She currently teaches Algebra I and Algebra III. She is proud to be a part of the Black-Hawk Family. GO HAWKS!! Carly Hegna, Social Studies Department Mrs. Hegna received her Bachelors degree from Bill Hewitt, Social Studies Department Mr. Hewitt is in his fifth year of teaching. He is a graduate of Mary Catherine Hornung, English Department Mrs. Hornung was born and raised in the bayous of South Louisiana. She and her husband have been residents of Stafford County for thirty-four years. Their four children are products of Stafford County Public Schools. After fourteen years at Stafford Middle School, she moved to Brooke Point in 1996. Her faculty honored her in 2000 by naming her Brooke Point Teacher of the Year. She is faculty adviser to The Hawkeye, Brooke Point’s student-run newspaper and serves as The Commonwealth District Reader Coordinator for Academic Team. She holds a BA in English from Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Hornung has six grandchildren who keep her busy with field trips to the pumpkin patch, soccer and baseball games and gymnastics practices. She is passionate about reading, walking, leisurely strolls on the beach and the Brooke Point Black Hawks! Kitty Hughes, Business Department Mrs. Hughes holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech. Mrs. Hughes is in her nineteenth year in Stafford County Public Schools. She has been at Brooke Point High School since its opening in 1993. Before Brooke Point, Mrs. Hughes was a teacher at Stafford High School. Mrs. Hughes has taught a wide array of business classes. She is certified by Microsoft Corporation in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. She also holds an IC3 certification from Certiport. Mrs. Hughes currently teaches Design, Multimedia, and Web Technologies and Advanced Design. She is also the CTE testing coordinator at BPHS and the Apple Federal Credit Union liason. Ms. Hyams is new to the Brooke Point staff and is in her ninth year of teaching. She previously taught Advanced Placement United States History in Solana Beach, California. She graduated from North Georgia College and State University with a Bachelors of Science in education. She is looking forward to a wonderful year teaching Advanced Placement and Honors World History at Brooke Point. Go Blackhawks! Rondall James, Arts Department Mr. James is a native of Hampton, Virginia. He attended Virginia State University where he earned a BFA degree in Art. He also attended Virginia Commonwealth University to obtain his masters degree in Art. He has taught Art at the high school level for twenty-eight years, and three of those years have been in Stafford County. In 1999 he served as National President for his fraternity and he was recognized as one of The 100 Most Influential Blacks in America by Ebony magazine. Kiri Johnson, Technology Resource Teacher Ms. Johnson is in her fitth year as Instructional Technology Resource Teacher at Brooke Point. Prior to earning a Master’s Degree in Integrating Technology at George Mason University, she taught German for seven years at Brooke Point. Ms. Johnson grew up in St. Mary’s County, Maryland and graduated from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. She spent a year abroad and received a Kurzzeit Zertifikat from the University of Heidelberg, in Heidelberg, Germany. Although she misses teaching German, she is happy to be helping her colleagues use technology in their instruction to promote student learning. Tresa Jones, Social Studies Department Mrs. Jones is in her eighth year at Joe Kania, Physical Education Department Mr. Kania is in his thirty-first year of teaching. Joe is a graduate of West Virginia Institue of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education, Health, and Driver Education. Joe also obtained a Masters of Science degree in Safety Education from Marshall University. Joe has been a member of of the Black Hawk family as a teacher and the boys' varsity basketball team since the school first opened the doors in 1993. He also serves as the driver education co-ordinator here at BPHS. When not at the school , he likes to travel and play golf. Kristen Knott, Math Department Mrs. Knott has been teaching at John Kraus, Physical Education Department Mr. Kraus graduated from High School in 1970 and from the Laura Lacey, Social Studies Department Mrs. Lacey earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Lberal Studies and History from Mary Washington College and the University of Texas at Arlington, respectively. She currently teaches World History and Learn and Serve at BPHS. She is the author of Stay Off the Skyline, the history of the Sixth Marine Division and U.S. representative of the Battle of Okinawa Museum. Ulrike Lamb, Foreign Language Department Mrs. Lamb is exited to spend her second year at Brooke Point High School teaching German I, II, III, IV, and V. Originally from Bad Nauheim, Germany, Frau Lamb attended the University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Texas, where she graduated with honors and a degree in English and history. Before coming to Brooke Point, she taught Sophomore English in Texas, and Language Arts, Advanced 8th Grade English, Reading, and German at A.G. Wright Middle School. Prior to teaching, Frau Lamb worked as a translator. She has lived and traveled extensively throughout Europe and the Middle East. In 2004/05 she was named to the list of “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers”. Frau Lamb lives in Stafford with her husband, son, and daughter. She will again sponsor the German club and is excited to share her love for her native language with the students of Brooke Point. Schwarze Falken sind Nummer 1. Cynthia Larsen, English Department Mrs. Larsen earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Bill Leap, Career and Technology Education Department Mr. Leap is in his twenty-second year of teaching. He is a graduate of Longwood College with a degree in English and holds a Master’s Degree in Liberal Studies from Mary Washington College. He has also pursued graduate study in Theater, Library Science, English, and Television. He has been a member of the Black Hawk faculty at Brooke Point for eight years. Prior to that he taught at Stafford Middle School in Stafford County, William Monroe High School in Greene County, Fork Union Military Academy in Palmyra, and as an adjunct at Virginia Commonwealth University and James Madison University. In addition to his teaching experience, Mr. Leap has also served as managing artistic director for a local community theater and manages a small business specializing in digital photography and videography. When not working with students in Stafford County, he enjoys training and showing horses as well as flying airplanes. Larry Letkiewicz, English Department Mr. Letkiewicz teaches English 10 and Honors English 9. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education from Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg. In addition, Mr. Letkiewicz has been the sponsor for the Brooke Point Interact Club for the past four years. Mr. Letkiewicz is currently teaching for his eighth year, having taught in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area of Florida prior to coming to Brooke Point High School. Rita Lysher, Science Department Lynn Miller, English Department Mrs. Miller is in her twentieth year of teaching in Stafford County. She has been a member of the Black-Hawk faculty since this school opened. As a graduate of the University of Mary Washington, Mrs. Miller holds a Master's degree in Liberal Arts. In addition, Mrs. Miller achieved National Board Certification in Language Arts and is a Teacher Consultant for the Northern Virginia Writing Project. Jeanne Mills, English Department Mrs. Mills received her Bachelors of Art degree in English and went on to receive her Masters of Science degree in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University-Commerce. After graduating with her Masters, she worked as a disciplinary hearing officer within several colleges and universities before returning to school to earn her teaching license. She earned her licensure from University of Mary Washington. Mrs. Mills has been teaching English at Brooke Point since 2004. She is currently the sponsor for the Senior Class and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Stacey Minor-Ross, Special Education Department John Montez, Social Studies Department Mr. Montez, a graduate of the University of Mary Washington, received his undergraduate degree with a major in history and political science. Having completed graduate studies at Stanford University and University of Southern Maine, he is a masters candidate at Old Dominion University. Mr. Montez teaches World, AP United States, US/Virginia history, and Sociology. Mr. Montez was the 2006 Presidential Academy for Teachers of American history and civics fellow; the 2007 Stanford University, Gilder Lehrman fellow in Constitutionalism; 2004 and 2007 Ashbrook Institute at Ashland University fellow in American history (American Foreign Policy). In addition to his teaching duties, Mr. Montez is the boys' tennis coach and the freshman class sponsor. Carlene Moore, Special Education Department John O'Brien, Social Studies Department Mr. O'Brien was born in Sioux City, Iowa. He attended the University of Iowa, where he received his B.A. and the University of South Dakota, where he earned his M.A. He taught in various high schools in Iowa for fifteen years before moving to Stafford with his wife and three daughters in 2005. He earned National Board Certification in 1999. He has assessed Advanced Placement exams in US and World History and has worked as a trainer for the Education Testing Service in the summers since 2001. He enjoys reading, golf and family. Pete Ortiz, Social Studies Department Mr. Ortiz retired from the U.S. Marine Corps and has been teaching at Brooke Point for the past seven years. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Mr. Ortiz has also been awarded Masters Degrees in Management, International Relations, and National Security and Strategic Studies from various Universities. Desiree Panyard, Physical Education Department Ms. Panyard has a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. She has been teaching for eight years and has been in Stafford County for the last three. Michael Paul, Business Department Mr. Paul has taught business and marketing classes at Jina Price, Science Department Mrs. Price is a native of June Prim, Business Department Mrs. Prim is from Providence, R.I. She is currently in her 11th year of teaching. Mrs. Prim is a graduate of Virginia State University with a Bachelor of Science in Administrative System Management with an Endorsement in Business Education. She currently teaches Digital Input Technologies , Accounting, Advanced Accounting and Keyboarding Applications. Mrs. Prim is married to a Computer Scientist and has three children and five grandchildren. Gayle Reddington, Foreign Language Department Mrs. Reddington is a native of Dewey Reynolds, English Department Mr. Reynolds is an eighteen-year veteran teacher. Throughout his career, he has taught English at all levels and all grades. He currently teaches ninth and eleventh grade. He enjoys spending time with his family, racing bicycles, and taking the occasional nap. Lisa Huggins, English Department Patricia Roberts, Business Department Mrs. Roberts is in her fifteenth year of teaching in Business and Information Technology. She is a graduate of Virginia State University, Petersburg, Virginia with a degree in Business Education—Bookkeeping--Data Processing--Keyboarding. Mrs. Roberts has been a member of the Black Hawk team for twelve years. She teaches Keyboarding, CIS, ACIS and Programming. Mrs. Roberts is certified in Microsoft Word and Excel and is IC3 certified. Her hobbies include reading and spending time with her family. She is married to a retired Marine and has three adult children. Melynda Rose, Business Department Mrs. Rose is in her sixth year of teaching marketing at Julie Sandidge, Ms. Julie Sandidge has been a Librarian for twenty years. She is a graduate of Peabody College of Vanderbilt University with a degree in Library Science. Ms. Sandidge has been a member of the Black Hawk faculty for seven years. She is the sponsor of the Multicultural Club and the BP Book Chats and is co-sponsor of the History Club. Prior to becoming a school Librarian, Ms. Sandidge worked in public libraries for twelve years. She also holds a B.S. in Secondary Education from Georgia State University. Ms. Sandidge is a native of Kingsport, Tennessee and enjoys traveling with her three cocker spaniels and attending Scottish Festivals and craft shows. Jayleen Schott-Bruce, Special Education Department Ms. Schott has been working at Vickie Semeia, Special Education Department Mrs. Semeia is the department chairperson for special education and has served in this capacity for four years. She received her bachelor’s degree from Chris Serafin, Physical Education Department Nathan Shoemake, Social Studies Department Mr. Shoemake is currently in his fourth year at teaching, and his fourth year at Brooke Point High School. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in history, and he is currently teaching World History II, and United States/Virginia History. Bandhana Singh, Social Studies Department Mrs. Singh is a social studies teacher. She graduated from Thomas Skinner, Science Department Mr. Skinner has been teaching physics at Brooke Point since the school opened in the fall of 1993. Prior to that he taught at Courtland High for two years. Tom retired from the US Navy in 1989 as a Commander, with combat service in Viet Nam. Academically, Tom has degrees from the University of Missouri (Economics, 1966), Mary Washington College (Earth & Space Science, Summa Cum Laude, 1991) and diplomas from Capital Radio and Electronics Institute, New York Institute of Technology and the National War College (National Defense University). Tom is a member of ALPHA PHI SIGMA (National Honor Society, Academics), KAPPA DELTA PI, (National Honor Society, Education), CHI BETA PHI, (National Honor Society, Science and Mathematics), and ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA, (National Honor Society, Liberal Studies). Tom's hobbies include amateur radio (KJ3D) and astrophotography. Michael Skirchak, English Department Mr. Skirchak is in his twenty-first year of teaching in Michael Smoot, Physical Education Department Samantha Soukup, Math Department Ms. Soukup is teaching Algebra 1 and 2 at Mary Southall, English Department Mrs. Southall teaches English 10 and Oral Communications, sponsors the Top Hawks program, and is Department Chairperson for English at Brooke Point High School. Mrs. Southall also serves as a member of the School Improvement Plan Team. She received a B.A. in English from Mary Washington College, holds a Collegiate Professional License with the Commonwealth of Virginia and is endorsed to teach English, theatre arts preK-12, and speech communication. Mrs. Southall came to Brooke Point High School when it opened in 1993. She previously taught English 9, English 10, English 12, drama, and technical drama for seven years at North Stafford High School. She was director of the Fredericksburg Children’s Musical Theatre for three years and director of the Fredericksburg Players for two years. A native Staffordian and graduate of Stafford Senior High School, Mrs. Southall is proud to give her best to the school system that gave her excellent preparation for her future. Marci Spellman, Science Department Mrs. Spellman is excited to begin her sixth year of teaching Earth Science at Brooke Point High School. She moved to Virginia in 2002 to work at BPHS after receiving her undergraduate degree in Secondary Education and Earth Science from Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Mrs.Spellman went on to obtain a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction in Literacy from George Mason University in 2007. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and her new baby girl, Grace. Cecelia Stant, Special Education Department Mrs. Stant is in her nineteenth year of teaching. She is a graduate of Mr. Stariha is in his fifth year teaching at Brooke Point High School. Born and raised in Michigan, Mr. Stariha graduated from Central Michigan University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary concentration. His major was in History; his minor was in Earth Science. Mr. Stariha is the Girls' Tennis Varsity Coach, and Girls' Varsity Assistant Coach. In past years, Mr. Stariha has taught Environmental Science, Earth Science, and World History 9. This year Mr. Stariha will be teaching Ecology. Julie Stemple, English Department Meghan Stone, Foreign Language Department Chair Mrs. Stone is in her sixth year of teaching. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a degree in Spanish. She is currently working on her Masters of Education at the University of Mary Washington. Mrs. Stone has been a member of the Black Hawk faculty at Brooke Point for two years. Other teaching locations include two years in Austin, Texas and half a year in Lima, Peru. Mrs. Stone is the sponsor of the National Spanish Honor Society/ Spanish club and is the Assistant Colorguard Director for the Brooke Point Marching Band. Rosemary Storaska, Business Department Ms. Storaska is entering her fourth year at Brooke Point High School in the CTE Department. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Education & Economics from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania in 1972. In 1983, Ms. Storaska received a Masters of Education degree with an emphasis in Economics. In 2001 she was awarded a Masters of Science Degree in Instructional Technology through Bloomsburg University. Ms. Storaska is also a certified Corporate Instructional Trainer and Distance/E-learning specialist. Prior to arriving in Stafford she worked as Head of ICT at St. Paul’s College of Technology in London, England. Ms. Storaska was recently listed on the Cambridge and Biltmore Publications, Who’s Who for Professionals and plans to obtain a PhD in the field of IT. She has four children. Ms. Storaska spends her free time assisting various charities including the Children’s National Medical Center in DC and the Buskaid Soweto String Project in South Africa. Kathy Strickler, Career and Technology Education Department Veronica Sutherland, Arts Department Ms. Sutherland is the Director of Bands for Brooke Point High School. She teaches Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble and the Marching Black-Hawks. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from Virginia Commonwealth University and is currently working on a Master’s Degree in Music Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. She holds membership in numerous professional education and music education organizations. Ms. Sutherland founded the Stafford Silver Winds Flute Choir in 2004. Still an active performer, she performs at various churches and events in the area. Ms. Sutherland’s honors include multiple listings in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. In 1998, she was named H.H. Poole Middle School Teacher of the Year. Theresa Thompson, Math Department Melissa Torres, Special Education Department Debbie Tyson, Science Department Chair Mrs. Tyson has taught some type of Science for the last twenty-two years. Arriving at Penny Upshaw, Science Department Mrs. Upshaw currently teaches Biology and Ecology at Jill Van Hook, Physical Education Department Ms. Van Hook teaches PE 10 as well as Elective PE I/II at Cathy Van Valzah, Social Studies Department Chair This is Mrs. Van Valzah’s twenty-fourth year teaching in Stafford County Public Schools. She received her teaching degree from Concord College located in West Virginia. She was named the Teacher of the Year for Brooke Point 2002/2003. This year she is teaching World History I and Psychology. She also serves as a C.A.M.P. Coordinator and Multicultural Club Sponsor Mary VanHorn, Foreign Language Department Mrs. VanHorn received her Bachelor of Science in Education from the Amy Wall, Career and Technology Education Department Ms. Wall is in her seventh year of teaching. This is her sixth year with the Black-Hawks. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Technology Education from Scott Walters, Science Department Mr. Walters is a Chemistry teacher at Brooke Point High School. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry that he earned in 1989 from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He worked for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals for 8 years before earning a second BS degree in Secondary Education in 2003 from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Mr. Walters is currently beginning his 4th year of teaching at Brooke Point. He is originally from Johnstown, Pennsylvania then a 10 year stay in Groton, Connecticut before coming to live in Stafford County. Sean Weaver, Math Department Mr. Weaver is a math teacher and football coach at Brooke Point High School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and a Secondary Mathematics Teaching Certification from Thiel College, located in western Pennsylvania. Mr. Weaver is currently working on his Master of Education in Secondary Mathematics at the University of Mary Washington. This will be Mr. Weaver’s first year at Brooke Point High School. He has spent the past three years teaching math and coaching football at King George High School. Kevin Weeks, Career and Technology Education Department Mr. Weeks is one of the few remaining charter members of BPHS, joining the Blackhawk team in the fall of 1993. He was graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Arts Education, and accepted his first full-time teaching assignment at Eva Wehrle is in her 13th year of teaching. She is a graduate of the University of Southern Oregon with a degree in Secondary Education, Theatre/Speech and English. Eva has been a member of the Black Hawk faculty at Brooke Point for 13 years. She teaches Drama 1, 2, and 3 and is a sponsor of the Brooke Point Players. She also directs after school main stage productions with students. Eva is a former Marine, married to a former Marine. She has two grown daughters, both having graduated from Brooke Point. Her current hobbies involve taking care of her two Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. Kimberly Whitehouse, Business Department Mrs. Whitehouse joined the Dawn Whitehurst, Foreign Language Department Mrs. Whitehurst has been teaching for eleven years. She graduated from Furman University with a BA in French and received her masters from the University of Georgia. She has been a member of the Black Hawk faculty at Brooke Point for 3 years. Mark Zacharda, Science Department Marcus Zinger, SOL Testing Coordinator
Linda Burke, Foreign Language Department
Michele Carpenter, Career and Technology Education Department
Mike Kuchinski, Math Department
Mrs. Martí has an undergraduate degree from the
Miss Huggins is an English teacher at Brooke Point High School. She received her English and Education degrees from James Madison University. She has taught English in both Prince William County and Stafford County. She has taught grades 8-12, standard through honors level. In addition, she has experience in dual-enrollment teaching and hopes to add a Special Education endorsement to her repertoire. After a year at A.G. Wright Middle School, Miss Huggins is excited to be back at BPHS. She looks forward to teaching grades 9, 10 and 11 this year. Go Blackhawks!
Timothy Roberts, Administration Assistant
Shannon Simmons, English Department
Aaron Spicer, English Department
Andy Steuart, Math Department
Kerri Sullivan, Math Department
Sandra Trautman, Special Education Department
