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The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

Teacher of the Month: Olivia Henry

Teacher of the Month: Olivia Henry

By Ella Carnathan, Online Content Editor & Social Media Manager March 11, 2026

Every day, students see her welcoming them into her classroom with a big smile. Olivia Henry, a social studies teacher at WCHS, teaches with excitement and engages students daily.   “It depends...

Tracey Sachs stands proudly as the Observer's January 2026 teacher of the month. Sachs has stood out as an outstanding health teacher, making her students feel as if they are learning something beyond assignments.

Teacher of the Month: Tracey Sachs

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Observations Editor February 8, 2026

Known for her warm smile and positive energy, WCHS health teacher Tracey Sachs brings the spirit to WCHS. By creating a welcoming and judgment-free environment, Sachs is able to bring learning to a whole...

Computer Science teacher Ms. Pomeroy has been teaching for 25 years. Now on her 9th year teaching WCHS students, she has helped sponsor clubs such as Competitive Coding Club and the National Computer Science Honors Society.

Teacher of the Month: Katherine Pomeroy

By Alexandra Wu, Arts Editor & Subscriptions Manager December 4, 2025

By breaking abstract concepts into “byte-sized” pieces, WCHS computer science teacher Katherine Pomeroy guides students through the intricate world of coding. Now in her 25th year teaching Python and...

Mx. Zibrat, one of WCHS ceramics teachers is passionate about helping students explore art through sculpture and always creates an open community for students.

Teacher of the Month: Mal Zibrat

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Observations Editor November 7, 2025

From teaching their students to shape basic pinch pots into complex bowls, to wearing iconic rainbow glasses, WCHS ceramics teacher Mal Zibrat uses their creativity to make an impact on the WCHS art department....

Sudhir Bottu holds up his "Teacher of the Month" certificate. For about three years, Bottu has been teaching autistic students at WCHS.

Teacher of the Month: Sudhir Bottu

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Observations Editor October 7, 2025

Kind hearted, patient and determined to make a difference, WCHS Autism teacher Sudhir Bottu continues to make some of the most important and impactful differences at WCHS. A core member of one of the most...

Honors Spanish teacher Ms. Carmen Moreno Sanz was awarded Teacher of the Month for February given her passion for teaching.

Teacher of the Month: Carmen Moreno Sanz

By Ella Carnathan, Subscriptions, Promotions, and Communications Manager March 1, 2025

Language has the power to connect people and open doors to new perspectives. Señora Carmen Moreno Sanz exemplifies this mentality by bringing the Spanish language to life in her classroom. She makes a...

Honors Chemistry teacher Ms. Kayla Best was awarded Teacher of the Month for January because of all the effort and commitment she puts into her class.

Teacher of the month: Kayla Best

By Sydney Stern, Subscriptions, Promotions, and Communications Manager February 3, 2025

Upon first glance, chemistry seems extremely complex, filled with what appears to be a handful of intricate gibberish terms combined with difficult work. While this may be true, Ms. Kayla Best decodes...

Ms. Jamie Frank is the WCHS Teacher of the Month for December 2024. Ms. Frank's experience and enthusiasm as a teacher is demonstrated through her engaging class environment and her entertaining lessons.

Teacher of the month: Jamie Frank

By Ava Van Vuren, Assistant News Editor December 19, 2024

Colorful posters with political terms cover the walls, engulfing students in the immense and complex world of the United States government. At first, these terms appear completely foreign, but as Jamie...

From teaching more than a decade at WCHS, Mr. Christopher Tappis has become a fan favorite for many students as they know they can go to him for math assistance in any math course they are struggled with and he will be ready to help.

Teacher of the month: Christopher Tappis

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor December 4, 2024

From telling jokes to deriving complex equations, Mr. Christopher Tappis always finds new ways to make math class more exciting and engaging every day. By fostering a relaxed yet focused classroom environment,...

Dr. Anne Beggs, an AP Research, AP English Literature and Honors English 12 teacher, is on her second year of teaching at WCHS.

Teacher of the Month: Anne Beggs

By Maximus Wang, Opinions Editor November 1, 2024

Political musicals and wildlife conservation are interests that rarely overlap, but Dr. Anne Beggs meshes them together seamlessly. Her interests are not limited to this odd pairing; in all aspects of...

Mr. Nugent proudly holds his Teacher of the Month Award.

Teacher of the month: James Nugent

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor June 8, 2024

Many know him as the teacher who displays a new colorful shirt on the daily, but those who have had the opportunity to be his student know him as so much more. Students of Mr. Nugent admire his uniqueness...

Mr. Christopher Forney smiles while he stands in front of a white board drawing of himself, holding his teacher of the month certificate. He has been teaching MCPS students in subjects such as psychology and world history for 26 years.

Teacher of the month: Christopher Forney

By Amir-Abbas Yazdi, Opinions Editor May 29, 2024

On the surface: a three-time “Teacher of the Month” award winner. A social studies guru. A certified voyager. Beneath the surface: an artiste. An active listener. A kind-hearted human. These are some...

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