Medical & Health Specialties Program
@ Maury High School...Celebrating 32 years 1986-2018
Volume 8 Issue 1 Fall, 2017
IMAN ABDOUS
DESTINY ALLEN
NAHARI ANDERSON
NEVEAH ANDERSON
NICHOLAS BEAUDOIN
NATHANIEL BENSON
ADAM BONEY
DESTINY BRITTON
SYDNEY BROWN
BROOKE-MARK
BURFORD
TREY THOMAS BUSH
ALIANA BUTLER
RILEY CASEY
LELA CREQUE
GRACE CUMMINGS
ZOE DAWANG
KASSANDRA DRACHMAN
SIMON EDWARDS
ANNA HERSEY
LAUREN HOPKINS
JASMINE JOHN
BLAKE JOHNSON
EMILY KESSER
GABRILLE KIEFER
ALEX LAPLACE
CELIA LAPLACE
NGUEYAP LESLINE
JOHNNY LI
RYAN LIGHTBOURNE
MIA LYNCH
LEANNE MAHARAJ
KYLIE MARTIN
LIAM MCLINDA
GABRIEL MENDOZA
KAYLA MICELE
OWEN MIDGETTE
JULMARIE MORALA
DEVON OLIVER
NADIA OWEN
GRIFFIN PADDOCK
DANNY QIU
CAYVEN REED
GABRIELA REYNOSA
FAITH ROBINSON
MARIDEL SAMSON
ISABELLA SCHROEDER
EMMA SEARING
ERIN SHAFFER
GEORGIA SIMPSON
RAYA YOUNG
FRESHMEN ORIENTATION SUMMER, 2017
Who’s Who 2
Who’s Who 3
Program
Expectations and
Contact
Information
4
Andrew Califano &
Norfolk School Board
4
Inside this issue:
WELCOME TO
OUR NEWEST
COMMODORES!
MHSP CLASS
OF 2021
GET TO KNOW YOUR TEACHERS….
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Veteran teacher, Debbie Allen, has earned both a B.S and M.S in
Biology from Fort Hays State University in Kansas. Married for 32
years, she has two sons: one who serves in the Army Airborne and the
oldest works as an executive chef. She is also the proud grandmother to
a two year old granddaughter who is “simply amazing”! She is widely
known for a menagerie of eclectic animals and currently owns a bearded
dragon, named after the first dragon in the Harry Potter books, Norbert,
as well as the sweetest little hedgehog. She feels she has been pretty
fortunate with some of her lab and field experiences, which have
included being underneath a tornado in Missouri and being walked on
by a bear in the mountains of New Mexico! Needless to say, she loves being out of doors
and enjoys hiking, biking and the occasional kayak trip.
Bryan Bennett teaches the senior level Bio Ethics class. Mr. Bennett
holds both a Bachelor and Master of Arts in History from Old Dominion
University. He had a very busy summer, completing his masters course
work, taking the graduate level BioEthics course and enjoying his
toddler daughter, Coralie May. Mr. Bennett is a third generation teacher
within Norfolk Public Schools and loves spending his free time outdoors
with Coralie, his wife Lea and their two cats Yummy and Chico.
Sometimes, you might even catch a glimpse of him running along the
streets in Ghent...just see if you can match his pace.
Donna Mitchell is starting her 23rd (!!) year at Maury High School.
‘Ms. Mitch’ as she is affectionately known has B.A in Biology from
Hampton University. Her BioMed classes are always quite
lively...even when dissecting fetal pigs or teaching students suturing
techniques on banana skins, music plays in the background and you’ll see
her bouncing to the rhythms as she moves from table to table. She
LOVES line dancing which matches her energetic and outgoing nature.
But more importantly, she’s the proud mom of two boys.
GET TO KNOW YOUR TEACHERS….
Volume 8 Issue 1 Fall, 2017 Page 3
Jillian Peeples, teaches one of the EVMS anatomy classes. This is her
6th year in the field of teaching. Ms. Peeples earned a B.S. in Criminal
Justice and a Masters degree in Secondary Science Education. She is
married to a military pilot and has three boys, one who started college
this year. Suffice to say, the boys keep her very busy! As typical of a
military family, they have moved and traveled quite a bit, living in four
different states in the last 16 years! Ms. Peeples is quite passionate
about photography, which occupies the little extra time in her busy life.
All who are familiar with her know her to be “energetic, organized and
in love with teaching!”
Donald Robertson teaches the sophomore level Chem-Med classes. He
graduated from ODU with a BS in Bio-Chemistry and a minor in
Biology; He has also completed an MS in Chemistry. During this time,
he took advantage of a study abroad opportunity and did work at the
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia. Born in Hawaii,
he is well traveled and, not surprisingly, has an adventuresome spirit. For
example, did you know that he took a solo bicycle trip across
country in 1999 and rode a Harley Davidson motorcycle from Alaska to
Virginia Beach in the summer of 1998? He was also an Eagle Scout and
used to have long hair...imagine that ...AND he’s a lifeguard in the
summer and a certified EMT ! He is married and has two young children.
Terry Zablocki attended Cortland State University in New York and received a Bachelors of
Science in Athletic Training, followed by a Master degree in
Education and Athletic Training from Old Dominion University.
Anyone who has had her as a teacher knows about her pet beagles,
Zipper and Bagel, but she also has a little flock of chickens and tends
bees ( her friends are often the recipients of extra eggs and honey!)
She has many outside interests. As a certified EMT she rides rescue for
the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad. Additionally, Ms.
Zablocki is an avid biker, though her passion used to be running. She
is particularly proud of having completed six marathons, including
THREE Boston Marathons...Folks should also note: Ms. Z is a Giants fan and LOVES
chocolate chip cookies (hint, hint).
Program Expectations in a nutshell...
One of the key factors in determining a student’s
future success, whether that be in college or in a
career, is the ability to manage time.
Hand in hand with this,
comes the development of a good work ethic.
The following academic standards have been established to encourage
these skills in each student. Program students and their parents are made
aware of these at the beginning of each school year and reminded
throughout the year.
Medical and Health Specialties Program students are expected to
perform at a level above other students. Students must earn a B- or
better in each of the core science classes and maintain an overall
and semester GPA of at least a 2.75
Additionally, all MHSP students are expected to complete a
minimum of 30 community service hours each year, 20 hours which
must occur during the academic school year.
If you haven’t started this yet, please begin!
MHSP @ Maury High School
322 Shirley Avenue
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
Karen Berg, Principal
CONTACT
INFORMATION
757-628-3344x 3025
Anne Christie, Program Leader
Parent-Teacher conferences
are held twice each month on
designated Thursday
afternoons at 2:15 in the
cafeteria...Please call Mrs.
Christie 1 week in advance to
make arrangements...
READ
THIS!
MHSP top senior, Andrew Califano was
selected to serve as a co-representative to the
Norfolk Public Schools School Board. Andrew will
be wedging monthly meetings into his already
packed schedule. The photos at left show him taking
the oath of office at the September Board meeting.
Andrew will represent student concerns and issues
to the board for consideration. The third of four
Califano brothers who have all participated in the
MHSP, Andrew maintains a stellar grade point
average, plays varsity baseball and has amassed
220 community service hours so far. He and his
sophomore brother Daniel, sponsor a used sporting
equipment drive each year, where MHSP students
can earn a few easy hours with contributions.
Details will follow…
CONGRATULATIONS, ANDREW…
we’re very proud of you!
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