Teacher Spotlight: Julie Baker

Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
February 6, 2012

Growing up in Dickson County, Tennessee doesn’t seem to be much different from growing up in Harford County except for science teacher Julie Baker’s accent. Although in Dickson County, they put a little more emphasis on homecoming week. “Each class built a float that went along with the homecoming... Read more »

Teacher Spotlight: Lei Wei

Stephanie Meadowcroft, Lifestyles Editor
January 11, 2012

At the young age of 18, Chinese teacher Lei Wei wanted to travel from her home country of China to the United States to expand her horizons. Her parents didn’t want her leaving home at such a young age, but she didn’t let that stop her from achieving her goal. “I wanted to come to the United States... Read more »

Bolden to play with Ravens marching band

Martha Schick, Managing Editor
December 16, 2011

Instead of cheering for the Ravens in the stands, music teacher Marc Bolden is going to be on the field blaring his trumpet.  Bolden has joined the Ravens marching band as a trumpet player and could be playing at his first game as soon as Christmas Eve. “It seemed like a fun opportunity, and when... Read more »

Teacher Spotlight: Tony Del Puppo

Martha Schick, Managing Editor
December 15, 2011

For a man who once made a black bear run away in terror, Tony Del Puppo spends a lot of his time in pursuit of academic glory. Del Puppo is busy studying for his degree in applied economics, although he already has a master’s degree in history.  On top of being a full-time history teacher, he is also... Read more »

Teacher Spotlight: Deirdre Magner

Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
November 18, 2011

Most people know her as “Slayer,” but Spanish teacher Deirdre Magner does a lot more than just keep her students in line. Magner got the nickname “Slayer” from her previous teaching job at Fairfield College Preparatory School. One of Magner’s students was playing around with his shoe during... Read more »

Teacher Spotlight: Rachel Harkins

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
October 21, 2011

Religion teacher Rachel Harkins strummed the strings of her harp in an elegant ball gown, as she competed for the prestigious title of Miss Maryland.  Harkins competed in this pageant for two years, 2009 and 2010, and even though she never won the crown, she placed in the top 10 both years. After seeing... Read more »