Michael Cunha - TeacherMichael Cunha has been a teacher at the High Road School of Cecil County since 2015. Prior to joining the High Road team, Mr. Mike worked in banking, as well as in the restaurant industry. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Hofstra University and has since completed graduate work in special education at Wilmington University while earning a Maryland teaching certificate. Mr. Mike prioritizes the individual growth of each student, working with families to bring about meaningful growth with a constant eye toward improvement. He is a firm believer that a positive attitude and willingness to [...]

Ron has been doing an excellent job with distance learning. He is engaged, participates in class discussions regularly, completes his work in a timely manner, and always attends his Zoom classes! Ron recently participated in the Virtual Art Exhibit where he showcased his favorite piece of artwork for the entire school. Ms. Morgan is super proud of all of Ron’s hard work and dedication to turning around his grades from the beginning of the school year! Learn more about our school today.

Ms. Morgan is stepping out of her comfort zone and trying new things. She is always on time with her documentation and she has been offering to support in any way she can. Morgan has done amazing with all of the transitions that have occurred this year, going back and forth between in-person learning and virtual learning has never phased her. Morgan will be stepping into a new role soon as the Transition Coordinator for High Roads and we are sure that she will continue to do amazing things! Morgan is a team player and is starting to grow as a [...]

Cory has done an amazing job developing a positive rapport with all of the kids in the elementary room this year, virtually and in-person. Cory has been flexible, adaptable, and has taken on every challenge this school year with a positive attitude. Cory is an incredible asset to the elementary classroom. Mrs. Allyson and her students are very appreciative of Cory's hard work and dedication to their classroom. Learn more about our school today.

Drew has done amazing at coming back to the building and makes sure to wear his mask, sanitize, and use his breaks to wash his hands at the sink. Drew has adjusted to many changes in the new school year and has been doing amazing! Learn more about our school today.

Lou Guertin – High Road & IDC Program Director In 2004, I first started my career as a Teacher in Wilmington, Delaware. Once the original school in Cecil was built, I taught here for 3 years. During this time, our school grew from 30 students to 67 students, and we needed to split the schools to accommodate for space. From here, I went to build out our new site in Perryville, MD in 2007. After becoming the head teacher from 2007 - 2010 at Perryville, I was then promoted to take on the Associate Director position in Baltimore City. While [...]

Semaj is a hard-working student who joined our class this Fall. Although he has been participating virtually, he has fully embraced our classroom community. Semaj arrives to class early every morning with a kind greeting and friendly conversation for his teachers and classmates. He ensures he is prepared for his class work and always puts forth his best effort. He is eager to participate in class, encourage classmates and acts as an example for others to follow. Learn more about our school today.

Mrs. Lisa is one of our teaching assistants with the Cecil Alternative Program. She has taught social studies for the last year with a rambunctious group of middle and high school students. Mrs. Lisa is passionate about teaching social studies as it is her favorite subject. Recently, Mrs. Lisa decided to go back to school to finish her bachelor’s degree in history so she can further grow with SESI. Lisa has been an invaluable asset to the CAP team this school year, as she has taken on additional responsibilities in the classroom, as well as around the school. [...]

Mr. Malcolm is a new addition to our High Road family this year. He has done an excellent job taking on his new role as a teacher. So far, there has not been one task too daunting for Mr. Malcolm. Additionally, Mr. Malcolm is energetic and has a positive energy that is infectious for all students and staff that work with him. Mr. Malcolm takes the time to get to know his students on a deeper level, so he is able to relate to them, reach them in meaningful ways, and inspire their success. Mr. Malcolm is an admirable example [...]

Evan is new to High Road School this year and he has done an amazing job adjusting to our program and school culture. Evan completes all of his assignments and never misses a Zoom class. Evan actively participates in Zoom sessions with class discussions and answering questions. Evan is a true representation of a model High Road student. Learn more about our school today.