Library Media Specialist
Mrs. Jaeger
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Mrs. Jaeger began her teaching career in 2009 with Baltimore County after graduating from Towson University with her degree in Elementary Education. Before joining Mays Chapel, Mrs. Jaeger taught at Shady Spring Elementary School, where she was a fifth grade classroom teacher for two years, and a third grade teacher for five years. When not at school, Mrs. Jaeger loves running and has ran several marathons, including the Boston Marathon. She also enjoys biking and spending time at the beach with family and friends. Mrs. Jaeger is eager to begin fostering a love for learning, reading, and collaborative research for students in the Mays Chapel library media center.
Computer Science and Innovation (CSI)
Mrs. Berkowitz
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Mrs. Berkowitz teaches Computer Science and Innovation at MCES and has been teaching in BCPS since 2000. Mrs. Berkowitz has a B.S. in Elementary Education from Towson University and her M.E. in Science Instruction from Loyola College in MD. She has certifications in Elementary Education, Special Education, and Administration/Supervision. Before joining the Special Area Team as Mays Chapel, Mrs. Berkowitz taught fourth and fifth grades and worked as Resource Teacher and Instructional Coach at Shady Spring Elementary School. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, running marathons, hiking, and volunteering in her community.
Instrumental Music
Ms. Scholtes
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Ms. Scholtes has been at Mays since 2021 and teaches 5th grade band and orchestra, 4th grade exploratory music, and a few vocal music classes! A clarinet player, Ms. Scholtes graduated with a B.S. in Music Education from Towson University in 2020. When not teaching, Ms. Scholtes enjoys pet-sitting around the neighborhood, cooking vegetarian food, and playing video games.
Physical Education
Mr. Loyd
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Mr. Loyd has been a teacher in Baltimore County since 2004. His tenure of teaching started at Pikesville middle school where he taught 8th grade science. After 2 years, he moved to Cedarmere elementary school where he served as the physical education teacher for the school for 8 years. His cooperative mindset and goals of lifelong fitness and wellness, shape his philosophies of Physical education. Mr. Loyd’s education includes a bachelor’s degree from Salisbury University in Outdoor Education and his Master’s degree from Towson in Science Education. When Mr. Loyd is outside of the school building, he you will likely find him either rock climbing, swimming or most likely playing music.
Vocal Music
Mrs. Marsh
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Mrs. Marsh is proud to be a founding teacher at Mays Chapel! Teaching Vocal Music since 2012, Mrs. Marsh strives to create a music classroom that is sequential, meaningful, joyful, and for everyone! Prior to teaching at Mays Chapel, Mrs. Marsh taught at Vincent Farm Elementary School in White Marsh.
Mrs. Marsh is a proud BCPS Alumni and formal education includes a bachelor's degree in Music Education from Towson University, and a Master's Degree and Kodály Music Education Certificate from Loyola University, American Kodály Institute.
Mrs. Marsh is also one of the directors of the annual Spring Musical at Mays Chapel! Drama Club is always one of her favorite activities at Mays. When not at school, Mrs. Marsh is hanging out with her family and listening to musical soundtracks!
Art
Mrs. O’Reilly
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Mrs. O'Reilly began her teaching career with Baltimore county 23 years ago. Prior to teaching art in Baltimore county, Mrs. O'Reilly lived and worked in Dublin, Ireland. She received a Bachelor of Art from McDaniel College in 2000 and a master's in educational leadership from Towson University in 2021. She is an advocate of arts integration and believes that seamlessly weaving art within the core subject areas enhances creativity, nourishes critical thinking and motivates the students to take risks. Outside of the classroom Mrs. O'Reilly enjoys making jewelry, reading, being outside and most importantly, spending time with her family, including her husband and two very active teenage boys.
Mrs. Oncharoen
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This is Mrs. Mim Oncharoen. I’m excited to join Mays Chapel family. I have been teaching art for 18 years. I graduated from Towson University in Fine Art. After some time with my family, I went back for classes in art education and later received a Masters of Art in Art Education. I love all things art.
Passport (Spanish)
Señora Turner
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Señora (Mrs.) Turner is thrilled to be part of the Mays Chapel ES team! She began her teaching career in private school teaching Spanish and Latin and moved to BCPS in 2017 working in high school World Languages. This is her third year teaching Passport Spanish and she loves the enthusiasm of the 5th grade students. She loves getting students started on their language learning journeys and preparing them to earn the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy when they graduate! She learned how to speak Spanish as a BCPS student and during her time in Argentina, so she can't wait to share that with her students. After school, Mrs. Turner is a wife and mom (to a BCPS student) who loves drinking tea and being outside with her two dogs.
Special Area Resource
(P.E./CSI/Library)
Mr. Wilkins
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Mr. Wilkins has dedicated 20 years to Baltimore County Public Schools. He started his education journey teaching 5th grade in New Jersey before he transitioned to Maryland, where he has since taught at two different middle schools. Mr. Wilkins spent six years at Stemmers Run Middle School, teaching 6th grade science. He then continued his career at Ridgely Middle School, where he has spent the last 14 years teaching 6th and 7th grade science. Mr. Wilkins holds an undergraduate degree from the College of Charleston and master’s coursework from Towson University.
Outside of the classroom, Mr. Wilkins is an avid outdoor enthusiast. His hobbies include racing sailboats, bike riding, surfing, and reading. He brings the same energy and enthusiasm he has for these activities into his teaching, inspiring his students to explore and engage with the world around them.
Mr. Wilkins is thrilled to join the Mays Chapel faculty, where he will continue to make a positive impact on the lives of his students.