Year of the Teacher - Archdiocese of Baltimore

We are thankful for our teachers’ dedication & commitment to Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Our teachers are members of a vitally important profession. They are qualified professionals committed to bringing out the very best in their students as they grow in knowledge, skills and values. Most important they are the heart and soul of their school and serve as role models who share their Catholic faith, talents, and values.

Inspiring Educators

Mrs. Taylar Powis

(Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke School)

Sharing Her Love of Music

Mrs. Taylar Powis, the music teacher at Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke School in Dundalk, brings her love of music to the classroom. A former student of Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke School, Mrs. Powis joined the faculty three years ago. Using innovative techniques with...

Year of the Teacher

Ms. Emily Waugh

(Maryvale Preparatory School)

Approaching Teaching as a Learner

Ms. Emily Waugh, a 2003 graduate of Maryvale, joined the faculty at Maryvale Preparatory School five years ago. She is the quintessential example of Maryvale’s impact on her as a woman and learner. Maryvale’s mission is to instill a love of learning and a sense of confidence...

Year of the Teacher

Mrs. Jennifer Oshenska

(School of the Incarnation)

Creating Coding Experts

Tynker is an educational programming platform aimed at teaching children how to create games and programs. Instead of typing the source code, they visually drag blocks of code and snap them together. The technology teachers at School of the Incarnation use Tynker to help our students learn to...

Year of the Teacher