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Anshrea Adams: English 11
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Greetings! I am Anshrea Adams and I am excited to be a ELA teacher at New Town High School! This is my sixth year in education and my second year teaching ELA. I am a military spouse and have recently moved back to my hometown of Baltimore, MD. I graduated from Morgan State University with a Bachelors in Psychology and received my Masters in School Counseling through Walden University. I decided to become a teacher after witnessing the need for student advocates and representation in the special education area. I look forward to positively impacting my students and seeing their growth throughout the school year.
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Laura Bartel, English Department Chair: English 12, IB Language and Literature 2
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Mrs. Bartel has been teaching English in Baltimore County for 18 years and has served as a department chair at both Woodlawn High School and New Town High School. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Mrs. Bartel currently resides in Carroll County with her husband of 15 years, her three daughters Penelope, Eliana, and Zoe, and her sweet dog Luna. Mrs. Bartel is passionate about literature, writing, and building positive relationships with students, staff, and community members.
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Dawan Bass
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Michellaine Fields: English 11
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I just realized I have been a special educator for over 30 years. I enjoy the challenge. My family is from South Carolina, but I was born and raised right here in Baltimore. Prior becoming an educator, I was in the entertainment industry working as a vocalist. That was interesting. I love to travel out of the US, but I hate flying because I always manage to get on flights that have a lot of turbulence. The pandemic has put a stop to my travels. My less costly hobbies include reading and doing needle crafts. I still try to spend as much time as possible with my family. They are my first true love.
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Benjamin Gaffigan: IB Language and Literature 1, English 10
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Mr. Gaffigan is starting his 6th year teaching and is very excited to start back up with New Town. He is a strong proponent of IB--with a strong focus on global perspectives.
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Kisha Johnson: IB and English 11 Honors
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I teach IB and junior-level English courses here at New Town High School. In addition, I am an adjunct English professor at the Community Colleges of Baltimore County and Anne Arundel Community College since 2017 teaching English 101 and 102 courses. When not teaching, I enjoy running, working out, teaching yoga, and spending quality time with my children, my grandson and my Yorkie.
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Alice Jones
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Monica Naesea: ELA 1
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Hi! I am Monica Naesea and I am an English Language Arts instructor. Before becoming an Educator I was an Analyst for 10 years. I have taught for both Baltimore City and County and have genuinely enjoyed every moment with my scholars. My husband and I have 3 wonderful children and are native to Baltimore County. I have an open door policy and strive to make my classroom a "safe space" that nurtures creativity and inquiry.
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Nick Palmisano: English 11, English 12
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Mr. Palmisano is new to New Town coming from Frederick County Public Schools the previous year. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Secondary English Education and a Minor in Creative Writing from Towson University. He immediately started on his next degree and graduated this past summer with his Master's of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Degree from Tiffin University and his Graduate Certificate in Teaching Writing from The University of Minnesota. He is an avid reader and has written two novels that he hopes to publish within the next year, but this year, he hopes to bring life back to the theatre program here at New Town. In the past, he has worked as a baker, embroiderer, janitor, tutor, barista, and drummer. He is a jack-of-all-trades who loves bringing his passion for reading and writing into the classroom!
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Catherine Ransom: English 9, English 10, Theatre Arts
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I began my career in education in 2001; however, I have been teaching since I was a small child. My first memory was trying to teach my dog Soul how to spell her name. Education is my calling. I was born in Baltimore, Maryland, but I am an Army brat. I lived in Virginia and Florida before moving back to my beloved Maryland. I graduated from Temple University in 2001 and began the best part of my life. I became a Secondary English teacher.
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| Kimisha Robinson |
Kimisha Robinson: English 10, AVID 10, Effective Learning for College and Career Readiness (ELCCR)
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Kayla Tellington
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Graduated from the University of Baltimore with a degree in English and a specialization in Creative Writing. Passionate about the horror genre. Excited to inspire students through the world of words.
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