Special Education Faculty
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Janet Arnowitz team teaches English, and Geosystems. 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 3 to 4 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, English and World History. Mrs. Arnowitz plans on retiring after this school year and looks forward to spend more time with her 10 y.o. son and Golden Retriever, sing in community productions, volunteer work, water color painting, shop and sleep.
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 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.
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, 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.
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.
Deborah Kim, a special education teacher, teaches Education for Employment, Basic Skills, and Life Skills. She graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a BA in English -- Emphasis in Rhetoric, Writing and Culture. After graduation, she volunteered at L'Arche Greater Washington DC through AmeriCorps where she lived and worked with individuals with developmental disabilities. She is currently enrolled at the George Washington University and is pursuing a M.A. in Transition Special Education. When she is not at school, Deborah loves to read biographies, spend time with friends and family, and try out new places to eat.
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.
Ms. Pascarella is Marshall's Employment and Transition Representative
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.
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.
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.
Andrea Wallace teaches special education. She graduated from James Madison University with a Biology/Pre Veterinarian degree. She is currently attending George Mason University where she will receive her masters in Special Education in March 2009. Some of her hobbies are spending time with family and friends, playing sports, shopping, and volunteering.
Mrs. Wilson teaches V/US Government and World History. She is the team leader for World History. 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.
Additionally, several Instructional Assistant support the special education faculty: