Our ELD World
(English Language Development)
Staff List
Emmanuel Guevarez Resource Teacher |
Emmanuel_Guevarez@mcpsmd.org |
Kenya Avalos English 9 for ELD 1, Developmental T2 (METS) |
Kenya_R_Avalos@mcpsmd.org |
Laura Brewer English 10 for ELD 1 |
Laura_E_Brewer@mcpsmd.org |
Amanda Lawrence English 11, Spanish 3A |
Amanda_Z_Lawrence@mcpsmd.org |
Heather McClung English 10 for ELD, Foundations of Art |
Heather_A_McClung@mcpsmd.org |
Andrea Niblock English 9 for ELD 1, English 12 |
Andrea_P_Niblock@mcpsmd.org |
Elisa Paratore Para-educator |
Elisa_I_Paratore@mcpsmd.org |
Emily Skeen English 9 for EL3s, English 12 |
Emily_M_Skeen@mcpsmd.org |
Department Mission
To provide a welcoming, safe, and supportive learning environment where students can:
- Develop the English language competency needed to succeed in an academic setting
- Build the confidence and language skills required to interact socially with mainstream students and adults
- Adapt to their new culture while embracing their own heritage
- Acquire the resourcefulness needed to improve their lives personally and professionally and advocate for themselves
Other Important Links
- Courses Offered
- Student Connections
- PAW: People Around the World Newsletter
- Pawzine: Our Student Poetry-Zine
- Language Resources
- Para Padres