Measles, mumps, chickenpox, Hepatitis, HPV: these are all viruses and diseases FCPS students are required to be immunized against. We should add to this list COVID-19. Last month, Los Angeles Unified School District, the second largest school district in the nation, became one of the first school divisions to announceContinue Reading
In the era of COVID-19, science classes adapted by utilizing virtual labs last year. Now, lost lab skills are coming back to bite IB Chemistry 2 seniors. Even in the 4th quarter of last year with a mix of in-person and virtual students, the science department decided to keep theContinue Reading
As Marshall has quickly readjusted to in-person school after over a year of virtual and hybrid learning, school security has taken on a new meaning. “There’s probably a mental health piece where kids haven’t been in schools in a year and a half in a physical building,” Student Resource OfficerContinue Reading
School-Based Technology Specialist Rachel Baxter brings a new perspective on inclusive learning with her passion for social justice. Baxter is used to misconceptions about her job, the most notable being the “Technology” part of her title. “I don’t think tech is always the answer,” Baxter said. “I think a lotContinue Reading
In-person again for the first time in two years, the Freshmen Transition Program, or FTP, gives incoming freshmen the opportunity to learn from a group of senior mentors during fourth period. FTP allows seniors to teach lessons intended to help ease a freshman’s transition from middle school to high school,Continue Reading
In past years, clubs used Learn for meetings, but with the new 4th period schedule, some club leaders say organizing gatherings is much more difficult. Social Studies teacher Patricia Coppolino, sponsor of both Mock Trial Club and Women in Politics, said she’ll likely have to move meetings to after school,Continue Reading
Claire Tinsley had an epiphany when she switched career paths to go into teaching. Tinsley majored in art history at William and Mary and intended to become a curator at a museum. But, after interning at the Kennedy Center, she realized it was not the right fit. “I ended upContinue Reading
Ashleigh Williams took a flight across the world and landed as a history teacher in D hall. She couldn’t be happier about it. After three years in Japan, Williams joins Marshall while balancing a number of personal goals as vast as the journey that got her here. “How do IContinue Reading
Teaching has always been new math teacher Mark Steinberg’s passion – but it wasn’t always his profession. Before his teaching career, Steinberg had been a reporter, editor and website programmer for various news outlets, worked in information technology development and even served as a project manager in Silicon Valley. HisContinue Reading
Halimah Wells has a bachelor’s degree in African-American studies, but when she interviewed with Mr. Litz she had no idea she would get the opportunity to teach Marshall’s first African-American history class. Along with teaching the brand new African-American Studies class, Wells will now work with the diverse English asContinue Reading