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Introducing Centennial’s New Teachers: Part 1

Words: Nicholas Klein

Photos: Shalini Malhotra

Last school year saw many beloved teachers, coaches, and administrators leave Centennial High School. They each left their own mark on the school by inspiring their students. This year, there are more new staff members than in any past school year. This article will be the first in a series that will help you get to know the new teachers at Centennial. A new addition will be published every other Thursday, containing information about three new teachers. We want all of the staff to feel welcome here at Centennial!

 

Mrs. Flynn (Math)

Q: Do you have any prior teaching experience?

A: “I came from Marriotts Ridge High School, before that Homewood, then a nonpublic school before that. This will be my 26th year of teaching.”

 

Q: What have you liked so far about our school?

A: “There’s so much. I really like the students here. It seems like a very positive place, with all the staff and students.”

 

Q: What are you looking forward to this year?

A: “I don’t have a club, so if someone’s looking for a sponsor, come see me! I enjoy all the different activities of high school.”

 

Q: Interesting Facts?

A: “I have a daughter at College Park. I’m a Chelsea soccer fan! I’m very much a fan of soccer.”

 

 Mrs. Cunha (World History)

Q: Do you have any prior teaching experience?

A: “I taught for six years in Anne Arundel County at a middle school.”

 

Q: What have you liked so far about our school?

A: “Everything! I love the independence that teachers have to teach how they want, and the support from the administration. I also love the school spirit!”

 

Q: What are you looking forward to this year?

A: “Opportunities in spring sports and teaching two classes that I’ve never taught before.”

 

Q: Interesting facts?

A: “I’m an alumni of [Centennial] and I am over the moon to be back.”

 

Mr. Griffin (BCMS)

Q: Do you have any prior teaching experience?

A: “Yes, I’ve been teaching since 1994.”

 

Q: What have you liked so far about our school?

A: “The people, especially students and staff, are very friendly.”

 

Q: What are you looking forward to this year?

A: “I’m looking forward to helping people succeed.”

 

Q: Interesting facts?

A: “I like to read and I like to travel.”

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