GCM Special Education Faculty

Special Education Faculty

Janet Arnowitz Janet.Arnowitz@fcps.edu (703) 714-5550 x5464	Janet Arnowitz team teaches Active Physics, Geosystems, and Algebra 2. She graduated from Trenton State College with a BS in special education, and Virginia Tech with a MS in vocational special education. She is an expert racquetball, waterskiing, snow skier and works out with weights 4 to five days a week. She has been a participant in the Marshall social committee and volunteers in the weight training classes assisting students with technique. Mrs. Arnowitz shares personal family stories about the Holocaust and genetic diseases with content area classes including Biology and World History. Mrs. Arnowitz plans on retiring in 3 years and looks forward to spend more time with her 8 y.o. son and Golden Retriever puppy, sing in community productions, paint, shop and sleep.

Bob Bowdey Floyd.Bowdey@fcps.edu (703) 714-5550 x5113	Bob Bowdey teaches Senior Government with Matt Axelrod and Jim Robinson. Mr. Bowdey graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in psychology and later received a Masters of Science in special education from George Mason University. Mr. Bowdey is currently attending George Mason University in the Education PhD program and is ready to start work on his dissertation. When not teaching Mr. Bowdey is an internationally published wildlife photographer and author and also enjoys ballroom dancing with his wife.

Kelly Bresnahan Kelly.Bresnahan@fcps.edu (703)714-5489	Kelly Bresnahan teaches English 9-12, World History 2, Foundations of VA/US History, Foundations of English, and Basic Skills. She is also the head cheerleading coach for the Statesmen. Miss Bresnahan graduated from Clemson University with a BA in Special Education. When not at GCM, she can be found working out, reading a book at the beach, catching some serious air on her snowboard, or watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy with her adorable kitten, Carson.

Laura Brinkman Laura.Brinkman@fcps.edu (703) 714-5453

Rochelle Cohen rochelle.cohen@fcps.edu (703) 714-5121	Rochelle Cohen is beginning her first year at Marshall High School. Although she has taught nearly every core subject over the years, this year she teaches Algebra 1 Part 1, and teams Algebra 1 with Coach J.T. Biddison, as well as teaming Geometry with Mrs. Lennon and Ms. Kreshover. Ms. Cohen has served on Math, Language Arts and Yearbook committees and helped facilitate "Family Math Night" and "Art and Author Night" at her previous schools. She graduated from George Mason University with a BA in English and eleven years later received her M.Ed in education/special education from Marymount University. Along the way she developed an appreciation for math and pursued a Highly Qualified Teacher status for secondary math with a special education focus. Before becoming a teacher, Ms. Cohen worked as a technical writer throughout the Washington metro area. A former musician, these days she spends her free time knitting, exploring music genres, and visiting with friends and extended family. Every year she participates in Race for the Cure.

Andrea DeGaetano andrea.degaetano@fcps.edu (703) 714-5463	Andrea DeGaetano a special education teacher, teaches teamed biology and self contained biology. She coaches swim team and is one of the freshman class sponsors. She graduated from James Madison University where she was on the triathlon team. She is currently enrolled at George Mason University and is pursing a masters of Special Education. She loves spending time outside with her family, friends, and pets.

Emily Ellerbe eellerbe@fcps.edu (703) 714-5477

Coreen Farley Coreen.Farley@fcps.edu (703) 714-5550 x5105	Ms. Farley teaches World History 2. She is faculty co-sponsor of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and is the lead mentor of the Mentor Teacher Program. She is also the head JV men’s soccer coach. She earned her Master's degree from George Washington University in Special Education Transition and has a Bachelor's degree in Political Science.

Patricia Gartner pgartner@fcps.edu (703) 714-5477

Carla Goins Department Chair Carla.Goins@fcps.edu (703) 714-5478

Carol Hayhurst Carol.Hayhurst@fcps.edu

Susan Knowles susan.knowles@fcps.edu (703) 714-5439	Currently teaching: Algebra 1, both teamed and self-contained. A native Washingtonian, she has taught for 20+ years. She has a BS from the University of Maryland, with a double major in Elementary and Special Education. Her Masters in Science comes from Johns Hopkins University in Technology for Educators. She is Highly Qualified to teach Math through 12th grade.

Michael Mann mmann@fcps.edu (703) 714-5420

Gail Reaves gail.reaves@fcps.edu (703) 714-5439	Gail Reaves was formerly known as Gail Hamilton and is beginning her fifteenth year at Marshall High School. Although she has taught everything from English, history, science, and math to Spanish over the years, this year she teaches Geometry and teams Algebra 2 with Mrs. Pam Davis. Throughout her tenure at GCM, Mrs. Reaves has served the Statesmen as lead mentor, cheerleading coach, and class sponsor for the classes of 1999 and 2004. She graduated from Tufts University with a BS in biology and education and later received a graduate degree in counseling and personnel services from the University of Maryland College Park. She worked for years as a guidance counselor in California and the Republic of the Philippines. These days she spends her free time dancing with her new husband, visiting her grown children, reading with her book club, or raising scholarship money with her sorority.

Ericka Rockwood Ericka.Rockwood@fcps.edu (703) 714-5479

Mary Schoff mary.schoff@fcps.edu

Jae Salls Jae.Salls@fcps.edu

Amy Snyder amy.snyder1@fcps.edu (703) 714-5104	Amy Snyder team teaches Chemistry 1 with Ms. Phuong, Ms. Mulaparti, and Ms. Davis. She is also a member of the Special Education Department. Ms. Snyder graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo with a BS in Computer Science and later received a graduate degree in Secondary Education from Canisius College. When not tutoring students in the DC-metro area, she enjoys gardening, writing, and ice skating.

Jayne Turner Jayne.Turner@fcps.edu

Joseph Vargo Joseph.Vargo@fcps.edu (703) 714-5605

Hillary Vincent Hillary.Vincent@fcps.edu

Kevin Wallace kevin.wallace@fcps.edu	Kevin Wallace teaches active physics and biology. He is in his third year at Marshall. He is a sponsor for: Best Buddies, Special Olympics Basketball & is a Freshman Class Sponsor.

Gayle Weiss Gayle.Weiss@fcps.edu (703) 714-5550 x5114	Gayle Weiss teaches 2 sections of teamed US/VA History with Mr. Yates and 3 individual classes of US/VA History. Prior to her teaching career, Mrs. Weiss held a variety of administrative positions in the Federal and local government and the legal and health care industries. Mrs. Weiss earned a Masters of Arts in Education from George Washington University and both a Masters in Public Administration and a Bachelors in Speech Pathology/Audiology from Syracuse University. Outside of school, Mrs. Weiss enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, reading, cooking/baking, and traveling.

Elizabeth Wilson Elizabeth.Wilson@fcps.edu (703) 714-5550 x5438	Mrs. Wilson teaches V/US Government and World History 1. She is the team leader for World History 1. She has a B.A. in History and a M.S. in Secondary Education from Indiana University. She holds an endorsement in Special Education completed at George Mason University. Geosystems

Additionally, several Instructional Assistant support the special education faculty:

Rose Ballew
Stephen Coya
Emily Ellerbe
Brian Hublar
Margaret Laufer
Beatriz Rosales