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Chris Bleiler: Trigonometry, Geometry
cbleiler@bcps.org
Originally from outside of Philadelphia, I moved to Maryland and attended Towson University with a degree in Special Education/Math Education. I have worked in education as a teacher, paraeducator, and substitute for 18 years. I have been teaching at New Town for the last 10 years. I am what you would call a “total nerd” when it come to math, and I am certain my love of the different topics comes through in my teaching.
Outside of being a teacher, I continue to own my “total nerd” status with my love of Star Wars and Harry Potter. My past students will vouch that I will gladly talk either for quite a while. My main hobby was playing rugby for over 20 years, making the national playoffs with my club a handful of times. Since my retirement, I have picked up some less intense hobbies of biking, cooking, hiking and disc golf. I enjoy being outdoors as much as possible and spending time with my family.
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Iman Cue: Algebra 2
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I attended Towson University and majored in criminal justice and minored in psychology. With that I wanted to pursue juvenile justice, and even tried my hand at the police force. Neither of those quite panned out, so I spent 6.5 years working for the state of MD at various agencies. I was great at my job, but I never felt fulfilled. A year ago I was given the unique opportunity to pursue a career in education; a career I never desired or saw myself having, yet I took the leap of faith and signed on as a special education math teacher for the 21-22 school year. Here I am a year later and I can honestly say I couldn’t imagine myself doing anything else; I absolutely LOVE my job! It has its challenges, no doubt, but the fulfillment I get from teaching is unlike anything I’ve experienced at any other job.
In addition to the 100 kids I have during the day, I am the mother of an incredible 8 year old little girl whom I absolutely adore. I enjoy working out, and I loooove food (hence why I have to work out). I am currently pursuing my teaching certification, and plan to pursue my masters in special Ed once I’m done with that. Everyone’s path is different, and I’m so glad that mine lead me to New Town.
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Sharon Davis: Algebra 2 Honors, College Algebra Honors
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I am from Columbia, MD and attended Howard County Schools. I graduated from Morgan State University with my undergraduate degree and the Ohio State University with my graduate degree. I live in Baltimore Country and have worked in Baltimore County Public middle and high schools for over 27 years in various roles and responsibilities. For fun, I love international travel and have visited 20+ countries. I also enjoy dancing – specifically ballroom and Latin dancing.
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Gerrod Dixon: Geometry, Pre-College Math
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Jeffrey Goss: Math
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I was born in Baltimore and grew up in London. I graduated from Meade High, double majored in Mechanical Engineering and Math, and attained a master's equivalent in education. I have been teaching on and off for 15 years. This is my fourth year at NTHS, and I believe I have found a home at New Town. Love the kids!
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Chelsea Higgins: Algebra 1
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I am from NYC, Brooklyn and my passion is teaching. I have been teaching for years, and I strive to make math engaging and accessible for every student.
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James Hill-Browne: Algebra 1
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Leana Janney: Geometry, Algebra 2
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I am a proud graduate of Baltimore County Public Schools (Go Rams, ’94)! I grew up in Randallstown before any of New Town existed. Yes, I’m that old. My parents still live in the same house in Randallstown!
I earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from American University and a master’s degree in educational technology from Loyola College. This is my 27th year teaching in Baltimore County. I’ve taught elementary school (19 years combined at Johnnycake, Hillcrest, and Woodholme), middle school (6 years at Northwest Academy), and I’m now thrilled to be in my second year at New Town High!
My daughter got married this past May! If I’m not with my family, I am usually surrounded by dogs. I started a non-profit animal rescue in 2018 (Adoption Option Dog Rescue, Inc. – where we take cats, too!) and I have ended up adopting all of the misfit dogs, so the house is packed. Life at home is crazy, but fun and filled with love! (And hair. There is always lots of fur everywhere. You don’t need to tell me it’s on my clothes.)
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Matthew Kramer: IB Math Applications & Interpretation 1, IB Math Applications & Interpretation 2, Algebra 1, Algebra 2
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Originally from northeast of Philadelphia, PA. I went to Eastern University (same school as Bryan Stevenson!) and majored and Math and Secondary Education. I then began teaching and my first job I was hired because the principal thought I spoke Spanish(Not really sure why). I got married and had a few kids. We eventually moved down to Maryland and then we had a few more kids. Our house was full and we did not want to buy a bigger car so we stopped with kids after 4. After commuting to PA to work, I decided my car would not last very long driving this far everyday, so I got a job at New Town. The joke was on me because, although New Town is in Maryland, it was just as far away as my school in PA was. Oh well. Good thing my car is a beast! This summer, our landlord decided he was moving back to America and decided to kick us out. Lucky for me we now live only 20 minutes away! I knew it would all work out in the end. I have now been teaching math for 12 years and this is my 5th year at New Town. I am known for having the best beard at New Town. There are many who try to emulate, but only one Kramer beard.
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Samuel Mauk, Math Department Chair: AP Statistics, IB Math, Geometry
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I grew up in the Baltimore area. I graduated from a BCPS high school and later Towson University with a degree in Secondary Mathematics. I also spent some years living and teaching in San Antonio, Texas, but I've been back home for a few years and have been a proud Titan since 2021. I geek out on Star Wars, Harry Potter, Doctor Who and Math. You might not know it yet, but I'm your favorite math teacher.
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Talise Settle: Geometry, Geometry Honors
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A Baltimore County native, I grew up right around the corner from New Town High School. I didn't attend, as I went to Eastern Tech High School, but my sisters did, so I am no stranger to NTHS. I received my Bachelor's in Journalism from the illustrious Hampton University, where I also minored in Math. I will graduate from Stevenson University in May, obtaining my Master's in Teaching. This will be my 7th year teaching, my 4th as a full-time BCPS educator, and my 2nd at New Town.
I am a mother to a beautiful 1 year old boy. I enjoy time with my family. I'm a foodie for sure, a travel enthusiast, a step team coach, a lover of all things Beyoncé, and a die-hard Ravens fan!
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