Meet our team
Teaching Staff:
Kindergarten Teacher
Karen Norton-Smith
Mrs. Karen Norton-Smith is one of WCPS’ kindergarten teachers. She has a masters’ degree in education and this school year will be her 17th year …
Kindergarten Teacher
Sarah Chapman
My name is Sarah Chapman and I teach kindergarten at Watershed Public Charter School. I graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor’s …
1st Grade Teacher
Amanda Jett
My name is Amanda Jett and I am so excited to be teaching kindergarten at Watershed this year! I grew up in Baltimore County schools and am …
1st Grade Teacher
Shana McCarty
I am so happy to be joiningWatershed and teaching First Grade this year. I just moved from my family’s horse farm near Allentown, PA to my …
1st Grade Teacher
Anastasia Yorke
Hello, my name is Ms. Yorke and I’m excited to be teaching First Grade at Watershed for the 2020-2021 School Year! I’ve recently received …
2nd Grade Teacher
Kristy Wiggins
I have taught for 18 years, during which time I have taught 1st-5th grades… however, 2nd grade is where my heart is. I have taught in Maryland, Virginia, and …
2nd Grade Teacher
Caroline O'Brien
Hi! I’m Caroline O’Brien! I have been a teacher in Baltimore County Public Schools for 11 years. I previously taught Kindergarten and First Grade …
3rd Grade Teacher
Melissa Varga
Hi! My name is Mrs. Varga and I will be teaching 3rd grade. I have been teaching for 14 years. I have taught kindergarten and second grades, …
3rd Grade Teacher
TBD
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4th Grade Teacher
Hal Wexler
Please to meet you. My name is Hal Wexler, and I am part of the team that teaches grades 4 and 5. I am teaching social studies and science as well …
4th Grade Teacher
Kristin Kemp
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5th Grade Teacher
Kat Durantaye
My name is Katarina Durantaye (née Lincalis) and I am so excited to be joining the Watershed team for the 2021-2022 school year as the 5th grade …
Art
Adrienne Newport
Hi! My name is Adrienne Newport. This will be second year teaching art and co-teaching innovation here at WPCS. Prior to becoming an art …
Physical Education
Jeff Mendel
My name is Jeff Mendel and I serve as the Physical Education/ Innovation teacher at Watershed. I have been a teacher for 13 years, including being a …
Music
Jasmine Hogan
My name is Jasmine Hogan, and I teach Music and Innovation at Watershed. I have been teaching music for 8 years and the 2020-2021 school year is my …
Special Educator
Elizabeth Brickman
Hi! My name is Lizzy Brickman and I am excited to be the new special educator at Watershed Public Charter! This is my 12th year teaching …
Reading Specialist
Beth Pyzik
Hi, I am Beth Pyzik and I am excited to be the reading specialist at Watershed! I am entering my 17th year teaching in Baltimore County Public …
media Resource Teacher
Ann Triola-Smolinski
I am excited to join the Watershed family as the library innovation teacher this year. This will be my fifth different position in my thirty-year career …
Support Staff:
School Nurse
Flor Torres, RN
School Counselor
Sarah Holmes
Hi, I am Ms. Holmes. I am so excited to begin my new adventure at Watershed. I grew up on Kent Island, a small island in the Chesapeake Bay. I love being out …
Administrative Assistant
Jenn Readmond
Hi! I’m Ms. Jenn and this is my second year at Watershed. My son is going into first grade at Watershed. I have been in BCPS for over 6 years. Many of my …
Administration:
Lori
Widney
Principal
Hello Watershed Families! I am so proud to be a part of this community as your principal! I am an avid walker, biker, hiker and …
Rachel Mejibovsky
Assistant Principal
I am honored to be joining the Watershed community as your Assistant Principal. I look forward to working …
Laura Guelcher
Academic Director
Laura Guelcher worked as a founding WPCS Board member to craft the curriculum that earned WPCS its charter in 2018. …
Jessie
Lehson
Executive Director
Jessie Lehson is the Executive Jessie Lehson is the Executive Director and Founder of Watershed Public Charter School. …
Enrolled families hoping to contact a staff member should visit our BCPS webpage here.