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
Carlie Glassman
Carlie Glassman teaches 4th Grade here at Watershed. She earned both her B.A. and M.A.T. from Goucher College and is starting her 5th year of teaching.…
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 …
Academic Director
Laura Guelcher
Laura Guelcher worked as a founding WPCS Board member to craft the curriculum that earned WPCS its charter in 2018. …
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 …
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.