Our Classrooms in Dorchester County
Predicated on strong collaboration and communication between school district and our staff, our district programs are designed to provide support and services for students to increase both their scholastic and their social functioning. The students are served in highly structured, therapeutic classroom settings inside public schools. The academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs of each student are met through such means as a low staff-to-student ratio, individualized and small-group teaching approaches, counseling services, and a comprehensive behavior management system. Our staff works in unison with district special education and general education teachers to ensure that our students receive the maximum benefit from both district resources and those of our program.
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1103 Maces Lane
Cambridge MD 21613
(P) 410.228.4950
(F) 410.221.1497
5745 Cloverdale Road
Hurlock, MD 21463
(P) 410.943.3322
2475 Cambridge Beltway
Cambridge, MD 21613
(P) 410.228.9224
(F) 410.228.0724
Meet The Team
Ms. Valerie is the lead teacher for High Road School at Choptank Elementary. She has her bachelor’s degree from Salisbury University and is currently working on her Masters’ Degree at LaSalle University. She enjoys spending time with her German Shorthair Pointer, Kaiser, and spending weekends at the beach.
Ms. Devony has been an assistant teacher for High Road School at Choptank Elementary for 5 years now. She has always had a passion for working with children. Ms. Devony feels that making a difference in a child’s life and seeing them succeed because of what you have instilled in them is one of the most rewarding feelings and one of the many reasons she loves her job.
Miss. Josie is an assistant teacher for High Road School at Choptank Elementary. She appreciates the distinction of empathy and accountability that the program has taught her. Education has been in her career plan for as long as she can remember. When she isn’t assisting students in becoming academically successful, she is a dog mom to her beautiful pitbull, Sage. She enjoys the beach, longboarding, and volleyball.
Meet The Team
Lead Teacher – James Landon, born and raised on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, from Chestertown. I graduated from Salisbury University with a degree in Bachelor of Arts, Major Communications with a Minor, in Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution. My hope is to bring a unique and creative perspective to the classroom with lots of hands on activities to engage the students with lessons involving History and Science class. When I’m not teaching, I like to spend time with my dog Luna and participate in activities at my local Elks Lodge #817. I am proud to work for such a great company and I’m thrilled to see what my future holds as I learn about myself and my students more and more every day, thanks to High Road.
Social Worker – Ms. Taylor our native New Yorker came to the Shore 3 years ago. Ms. Taylor works in programs at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School, Snow Hill Middle and High School. She studied Social Work at Long Island University and continued her graduate school education in Social Work at Fordham University in NYC. In her spare time Ms. Taylor enjoys playing soccer and practicing yoga/ Pilates as well as talking to anyone that will listen about her beloved fur babies!
Assistant Teacher – Mr. Isaiah has been a part of the High Road team for three years. He has always found it fulfilling to work with kids. He enjoys being able to make an impact that is life changing but also rewarding at the same time. In his free time he enjoys mentoring, gaming and working out.
Assistant Teacher – Ms. Chelsey has been a part of the High Road team at Cambridge South Dorchester High for three years. She has a personal interest in being able to help students achieve their academic goals and to prepare for their future. In her free time she likes to participate in local charities and events in the community and to travel with her daughter.
Damien Warner joined SESI in the 2021-2022 school year. Utilizing the amazing support system the company has cultivated, he has found his niche working with students needing extra support. Damien rises to the challenge everyday, working towards improving the academic and social needs of students.
Meet The Team
Hi, I am Chache’ Linthicum and this is my first year with High Road. I am a graduate from the University of MD Eastern Shore. I recently completed my graduate program at Wilmington University in August 2019. I am currently enrolled into the Case Management of Human Services certification program at Wilmington University and will be finished in 4 weeks. I like to travel, shop, and eat out with family and friends.
Ms. Connar has been a Social Worker in the Dorchester and Talbot County High Road programs for the past 4 years. She earned her Bachelor and Master Degrees of Social Work at Salisbury University. In her spare time she enjoys playing bass guitar, and supporting her favorite hockey, football, and baseball teams.
Hello!! My name is Shae’ Williams and I am teacher’s assistant for Catapult Learning. This is my second school year in the middle school environment. This is my first year at North Dorchester Middle School and I am hoping for a successful year. I love spending time with family, shopping and playing games on my phone when I have a down time in my busy life. I also love working out the YMCA.
Hello!!! My name is Shannon Woolford and this is my fourth year as an Assistant Teacher for Catapult Learning. I am a Delaware State University Alumni and also a member proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Incorporated! In my spare time, I love to go on my boat, travel , watching all Philly teams play and spending time with my family.
Therapeutic Support Program at Choptank Elementary
(410) 228-4950
1103 Maces Lane, Cambridge, MD 21613
Grades K-5
IAEP – Interim Alternative Education Placement program for students in Dorchester County with behavioral issues who require additional supports to be successful. Teachers and related service providers in this program mirror a student’s home school by administering the same educational and social-emotional interventions, but in a more therapeutic and highly structured environment.
The Therapeutic Support Program is predicated on strong collaboration and communication between the school district and our staff. The students are served in a highly structured, therapeutic classroom setting. The academic, social-emotional and behavioral needs of each student are met through such means as a low staff-to-student ratio, individualized and small-group teaching approaches, and a comprehensive positive behavior management system. Our staff work in partnership with district teachers and administrators to ensure that our students receive the maximum benefit from both district resources and those of our program.
At TSP, the behavioral/counseling component is the primary focus and is based on an individual and school-wide behavior management system with built-in incentives and rewards for positive behavior. By offering a small classroom environment housed within the student’s district home school, the student has the flexibility to transition back to their classes gradually with continual support from staff. Future progress and success are ensured through a transitional track with continually monitoring and support.
Therapeutic Support Program at Sandy Hill Elementary
(410) 228-7979
1503 Glasgow St, Cambridge, MD 21613
Grades k-5
IAEP – Interim Alternative Education Placement program for students in Dorchester County with behavioral issues who require additional supports to be successful. Teachers and related service providers in this program mirror a student’s home school by administering the same educational and social-emotional interventions, but in a more therapeutic and highly structured environment.
The Therapeutic Support Program is predicated on strong collaboration and communication between the school district and our staff. The students are served in a highly structured, therapeutic classroom setting. The academic, social-emotional and behavioral needs of each student are met through such means as a low staff-to-student ratio, individualized and small-group teaching approaches, and a comprehensive positive behavior management system. Our staff work in partnership with district teachers and administrators to ensure that our students receive the maximum benefit from both district resources and those of our program.
At TSP, the behavioral/counseling component is the primary focus and is based on an individual and school-wide behavior management system with built-in incentives and rewards for positive behavior. By offering a small classroom environment housed within the student’s district home school, the student has the flexibility to transition back to their classes gradually with continual support from staff. Future progress and success are ensured through a transitional track with continually monitoring and support.
Therapeutic Support Program at Maces Lane Middle School
(410) 228-2111
1101 Maces Lane, Cambridge, MD 21613
Grades 6-8
IAEP – Interim Alternative Education Placement program for students in Dorchester County with behavioral issues who require additional supports to be successful. Teachers and related service providers in this program mirror a student’s home school by administering the same educational and social-emotional interventions, but in a more therapeutic and highly structured environment.
The Therapeutic Support Program is predicated on strong collaboration and communication between the school district and our staff. The students are served in a highly structured, therapeutic classroom setting. The academic, social-emotional and behavioral needs of each student are met through such means as a low staff-to-student ratio, individualized and small-group teaching approaches, and a comprehensive positive behavior management system. Our staff work in partnership with district teachers and administrators to ensure that our students receive the maximum benefit from both district resources and those of our program.
At TSP, the behavioral/counseling component is the primary focus and is based on an individual and school-wide behavior management system with built-in incentives and rewards for positive behavior. By offering a small classroom environment housed within the student’s district home school, the student has the flexibility to transition back to their classes gradually with continual support from staff. Future progress and success are ensured through a transitional track with continually monitoring and support.
Therapeutic Support Program at Maple Elementary
(410) 228-8577
5225 Egypt Road, Cambridge, MD 21613
Grades k-5
IAEP – Interim Alternative Education Placement program for students in Dorchester County with behavioral issues who require additional supports to be successful. Teachers and related service providers in this program mirror a student’s home school by administering the same educational and social-emotional interventions, but in a more therapeutic and highly structured environment.
The Therapeutic Support Program is predicated on strong collaboration and communication between the school district and our staff. The students are served in a highly structured, therapeutic classroom setting. The academic, social-emotional and behavioral needs of each student are met through such means as a low staff-to-student ratio, individualized and small-group teaching approaches, and a comprehensive positive behavior management system. Our staff work in partnership with district teachers and administrators to ensure that our students receive the maximum benefit from both district resources and those of our program.
At TSP, the behavioral/counseling component is the primary focus and is based on an individual and school-wide behavior management system with built-in incentives and rewards for positive behavior. By offering a small classroom environment housed within the student’s district home school, the student has the flexibility to transition back to their classes gradually with continual support from staff. Future progress and success are ensured through a transitional track with continually monitoring and support.
Therapeutic Support Program at Hurlock Elementary
(410) 943-3303
301 Charles Street, Hurlock, MD 21643
Grades k-5
IAEP – Interim Alternative Education Placement program for students in Dorchester County with behavioral issues who require additional supports to be successful. Teachers and related service providers in this program mirror a student’s home school by administering the same educational and social-emotional interventions, but in a more therapeutic and highly structured environment.
The Therapeutic Support Program is predicated on strong collaboration and communication between the school district and our staff. The students are served in a highly structured, therapeutic classroom setting. The academic, social-emotional and behavioral needs of each student are met through such means as a low staff-to-student ratio, individualized and small-group teaching approaches, and a comprehensive positive behavior management system. Our staff work in partnership with district teachers and administrators to ensure that our students receive the maximum benefit from both district resources and those of our program.
At TSP, the behavioral/counseling component is the primary focus and is based on an individual and school-wide behavior management system with built-in incentives and rewards for positive behavior. By offering a small classroom environment housed within the student’s district home school, the student has the flexibility to transition back to their classes gradually with continual support from staff. Future progress and success are ensured through a transitional track with continually monitoring and support.
We use behavior contracts, developed for individual students by our Social Worker to target specific behaviors and offer rewards for reaching goals. Because of our small class size and low staff to student ratio, our students get individualized attention that is tailored to their specific needs. We are able to accommodate student preferences and offer incentives to promote positive behavior.
Meet The TeamOur Staff: Certified special education teachers
Our Staff: Our classrooms are staffed with certified special teachers and in-class social workers. Through our low student teacher ratios, our students are taught coping skills and are encouraged to utilize self timeouts during moments of frustration.
Our Staff: Certified special education teachers (trained in crisis intervention) and a school social worker
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