Cambridge Program of Studies Faculty

Favorite websites: 
www.cie.org.uk
www.cambridgestudents.org.uk

This website is dedicated to Cambridge students studying Cambridge qualifications.  It provides a range of interesting and challenging learning materials to support students preparing to take Cambridge IGSCE and Cambridge A and AS Level exams.  The content is divided into the following areas: Subject pages, school time, exam time, next steps and free time to enable the student to access the information needed quickly and easily.

Dr. Sally Kenavan, Cambridge Coordinator, kenavasb@pwcs.edu

Hi! My name is Sally Kenavan. I am the Cambridge Coordinator working with students who have been accepted into the Cambridge Program courses. My responsibilities include: Cambridge Coordinator, Testing Administrator, and the Administrative Supervisor of the Lead Mentoring Program.
I have been a member of the Potomac team for the past five years. My educational background includes a Doctoral degree from Virginia Tech in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, a Master’s degree in Education from James Madison University in Administration and Supervision, a B.S. degree from East Tennessee State University in Medical Technology. In my spare time, I enjoy boating, swimming and traveling. I am looking forward to working collectively with the administrators, department chairs, and the many exciting new students and teachers.

"It is not enough to have a good mind. The main thing is to use it well. (Rene Descartes)

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Favorite websites: 

www.ch.cam.ac.uk
www.ket.ch.cam.ac.uk
www.ch.cam.ac.uk/chem_at_cam/issue09/fanpages.html

Dianne Ferree, IGCSE Biology

 "Nature does not demand that we be perfect…
it only requires that we grow…" (anonymous)

Regina Bogomolova, IGCSE Chemistry

The 2004/2005 school year is my third as a Cambridge Chemistry teacher at Potomac.  I received a Master’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University during my formal education.  I am pleased to work with such exceptional students as ours in an internationally recognized program.  Please contact me with your questions and comments at bogomork@pwcs.edu

Lesley Johnson, IGCSE Biology

Randa Alnehlawi, IGCSE Physics

Hello and welcome everyone. My name is Ms, Randa Alnehlawi and I will be teaching this year Physics I, IGCSE Physics and Algebra I part I.

This is my third year in Potomac Senior High School.

I hold Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical Engineering and I am licensed to teach Mathematics and Physics in the state of Virginia.

My goal this year is to be able to reach out to each one of my students and help them reach their potential. I believe that every student can learn and succeed.

I will do my best to provide my students with a suitable learning environment and the needed resources for them to reach their goals.

I will also be working closely with my IGCSE Physics students to prepare them to perform well in their tests and achieve the goals of the Cambridge Program.

If have any questions, concerns, or ideas, please feel free to call at (703) 441-4200

or e-mail me at Alnehlar@pwsc.edu

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT


Cara Dolan, IGCSE Geometry

Frank Dunn, IGCSE Algebra II

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

Patricia Mathews
Department Chair
IGCSE English 10

"If there is no struggle, there is no progress."
(Frederick Douglass)

Mary Hayden, AICE English Literature 12

 
SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

Favorite websites: 

www.nationalgeographic.com
www.worldgeography.com
www.mattrosenberg.com


Cullen Nolan, AICE International History
 

Katie Truchio
IGCSE World Geography

"A student asks, 'why take geography? What job will it get me?' My answer is that colleges and employers are impressed by applicants who have a good grasp of what is going on around them locally, nationally, and internationally. Geography can offer interesting employment opportunities in travel, tourism, and environmental protection or planning."

Wanda Higgins, AICE Thinking Skills

Izora Everson, IGCSE World Geography 

Welcome to IGCSE World Geography!!  My name is Miss Izora Everson.  This is my seventh year teaching at PotomacHigh School and I look forward to another school year.  I received my B.A. in European History from Lewis & ClarkCollege in Portland, Oregon where I also obtained my Master’s degree in Secondary Social Studies Education.  Currently I am pursuing my certificate in School Administration & Supervision at JohnsHopkinsUniversity.  In November 2007, I received National Board Certification, the highest honor a teacher can earn and I am one of two teachers at Potomac to have attained this honor.  In addition to academics, I coach the Forensics Team and sponsor the Red Cross Club.  In my spare time, I like to travel, study Italian and Art History, go running, practice photography and explore D.C.

It is extremely important that students come prepared to class every single day.  Being prepared means they have their binder, any homework, writing utensils and colored pencils every single day!

Common class activities include creating maps, hands-on and interactive student centered activities, learning about different cultures and a variety of student led discussions on a myriad of geographically relevant topics.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

Laura Crowne, IGCSE French III and IGCSE French V

 MUSIC & ART

John Webb, IGCSE / AICE Art & Design

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Alan Cox, AICE Technology