Mission Statement
Charles Herbert Flowers Technology Department
has a mission to provide students with the skills,
knowledge and attitudes necessary to be
productive members of society. Students need
technology to enhance their abilities to exist in a
diverse and technologically complex world. It is
our intent to provide students with the access to
technology so they will be proficient in today’s
information age.
Beliefs
This mission provides both a vision and a standard
to guide departmental efforts. It is based upon the
following beliefs:
Students are capable of learning and must have the
opportunity to learn.
The educational environment must be caring, safe,
non-disruptive and non-biased.
All Our neighborhood and business communities must be
active participants in the educational process.
Academic excellence must be developed through high
standards and high expectations.
Beliefs
(cont.)
Students must meet a prescribed set of competencies to
graduate.
Students need opportunities to experience success and to
build self-esteem.
Goals
The technology goals for students are divided into six categories.
Standards within each category are to be introduced, reinforced, and
mastered by students. These categories provide a framework for linking
performance indicators within Technology to the standards.
Technology Foundation
Students master basic operations and concepts .
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature
and operation of technology systems.
Goals
(cont.)
Social, ethical, and human issues
Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal
issues related to technology.
Students practice responsible use of technology systems,
information, and software.
Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses
that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal
Goals
(cont.)
Technology productivity tools
Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase
productivity, and promote creativity.
Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing
technology-enhanced models and produce other creative works.
Technology communications tools
Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish,
and interact with peers, teachers, and other audiences.
Students use a variety of media and formats to
communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple
audiences.
Goals
(cont.)
Technology research tools
Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect
information from a variety of sources.
Students use technology tools to process data and report
results.
Students evaluate and select new information resources
and technological innovations based on the appropriateness
for specific tasks.
Goals
(cont.)
Technology problem-solving and decision-making
tools
Students use technology resources for solving problems
and making informed decisions.
Students employ technology in the development of
strategies for solving problems in the real world. The
Science and Technology Program and Pre-engineering
Course Sequence
Science and Technology
Course Sequence
9th Grade
Engineering Foundations I STP
First Quarter
Quarter Rotation
•Introduction to
Computer
•Engineering
•Applications
Quarter Rotation
•Biotechnology
Quarter Rotation
•Energy Systems
Science and Technology
Course Sequence
10th Grade Engineering Foundations II STP
Quarter Rotation
•Communication
Quarter Rotation
•Dynamics of
Electrical
Systems
Fourth Quarter
Rotation
•Engineering
•Design and
Development
Quarter Rotation
• Statics and
Structures
Science and Technology
Course Sequence
Advanced Courses
11th and 12th Grade
Two years (four semesters) of any category A courses
And one year (two semesters) of either category B courses
Category A
•Energy Systems STP
•Electrical Systems STP
• Production / Structural
Systems STP
•Statics
Category B
•Architectural Drafting
and Design STP
•Engineering Drafting and
Design STP
Project Lead The Way
Course Sequence
Grade Level
Grade 9
English 9 Social Studies 9 Math (algebra or higher) Science (Conceptual Physics) Foreign Language or Elective Principles of Engineering Physical EducationGrade 10
English 10
Social Studies 10
Math 10
Science 10
Foreign Language
or Elective
Intro to Engineering
Design
Physical Education
or Elective
Grade 12
English 12
Social Studies 12
Math 12
Science 12
Engineering Design
And Development
Elective
Grade 11
English 11
Social Studies 11
Math 11
Science 11
Digital Electronics
Civil Engineering and
Architecture
Physical Education or
Elective
Comprehensive Program
Course Sequence
Grade Level
9
thGrade
Technology
Foundations A
Technology
Foundations B
10
thGrade
•Technology
Systems I
•Information
System I
12
thGrade
•Technology
Systems II
•Information
Systems II
11
thGrade
•Technology
Systems II
•Information
Systems II
Special Programs/Activities
Television Production
•Produce a live, daily televised morning show which is broadcast
throughout the school building
•Tape sporting events and school activities for the school archive
•Television production students participating in the Washington D.C.
Chapter of The Women in Film and Television’s Image-maker program for
high school students.
•Student Intern Program – students currently interning at Channel 96 and
Ventana Productions in Washington D.C.
•Produce and edit sports teams/student athletes highlight tapes for college
recruitment.
•Lunch time tutoring
Special Programs/Activities
Special Programs/Activities
Engineering
•Destination Imagination 2001-2002 winners in
regional championships
•PLTW (Pre-engineering program)
•Robotic competition
•Tutoring w/ UMCP Gk-12
Engineering/Architectural Graphics
•Winner of P.G. County Student House Design Contest
•Winner of the 2003 ACTSO regional contest for
architectural house design
•Several students were hired as architects, contractors,
engineers, and designers
Special Programs/Activities
Teacher Credentials and Biographies
Tom Scercy\Technology Coordinator
Education:
BS Frostburg State University Secondary Mathematics
MS Towson University
Instructional Technology
Certification: Advanced Professional Certificate
Philosophy:
Educational Technology TeamWe define educational technology as comprising all hardware, software and
communication systems that enhance education. We believe in cultivating a learning environment that promotes gathering information and solving problems through the use of educational technology. We believe in fostering this philosophy among faculty,
Teacher Credentials and Biographies
Tara Jones
Education: BA Hampton University
Mass Media Arts
MA University of Maryland at College Park
Radio, Television and Film
Certification: Advanced Professional Certificate
Courses Taught: Television Production 1, Television Production 2 , Tech
Foundations B
Philosophy: I believe that all students are capable of learning.
Tara Jones, Radio Television, News, Directors Foundation Teacher Ambassador, is a veteran teacher currently at Charles Herbert Flowers high school in Springdale, Maryland. Her
students learn how to create television-from concept to completion-with a focus on the technical, creative and administrative. It is her goal to connect with organizations that will give her students "real world" experience and support her efforts in the classroom.
Teacher Credentials and Biographies
David Olufemi Odesina
Degree: B.Ed, Master’s Degree & MD Teaching Cert., (APC in Technology Education & Health Education)
Colleges Attended: University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John’s Canada, Virginia Tech & Central Connecticut State University
Teaching Experience: 10years elsewhere and 5th year with Prince George's County Public Schools
Duty Post: Suitland High School (1999-2002) CHFHS (2002-Now)
Extra Curricular Activities: Soccer & Volleyball
Teacher Credentials and Biographies
Donta Watson
Technology Education Instructor
Information Systems I&II, Engineering Foundations I&II
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Hardware: A+, Network +, Routers, Bridges, PC configurations
Software: C, C++, VB, Java, Windows XP, NT, Novell, MS Office
EDUCATION
Strayer University Bachelor of Science: Computer Information Systems
Howard University Bachelor of Science: Communications Law
Objective: Enhance the development of student knowledge and usage with application Software for technical business applications.
Teacher Credentials and Biographies
Frederick Lamont Fisher, II is the product of the Prince George’s County Public School (PGCPS) system. He has enjoyed a successful career as an engineer and entrepreneur. He has been in the Information Technology (IT) and communications
industry for over twenty-seven years. He has experienced tremendous success designing networks and systems, managing multi-millions dollar IT projects of fortune 500 companies, founding and business developing non-profit
and for-profit organizations, and teaching and training IT theory and concepts.
Mr. Fisher attended TESST technology institute where he received an associate degree in electronic engineering. He also attended Potomac College where he received his bachelors degree in information systems/information technology (IS/IT). He most recently
attended George Washington University where he received a masters in business administration (MBA) with a project management emphasis.
Mr. Fisher is very active in his church and community. Part of his desire to give back to the community of which he is a product of is pursuing his passion of becoming an educator. He is a provisional teacher teaching technology education at Charles H. Flower’s high school under the direction of principle Helena Noble-Jones. He is pursuing his teacher’s certification. He is also a professor at his Alma Mata Potomac College. Mr. Fisher’s love for the youth and concern for their success is the motivation to pursuing his passion as an educator.
Teacher Credentials and Biographies
Educational Background:-Bach. Degree in English, University of Maryland, College Park.
-Additional Education Credits from Catholic University, Trinity College, and P.G.C.C. -PG County Conditional cert. in English & Technology (grades 7-12)(s)(ra).
-Accreditation in Tech Ed from the College of New Jersey.
-Accreditation in Line Production through Dov Simmons @ American University. -Accreditation in Film Direction through Dov Simmons @ American University. -Cert. in Air Conditioning from World Pac.
-Cert. in Bio-Energy from M. Wirkus.
I believe that education should be a marriage of "hands on" learning as well as conventional teaching
practices. I am currently melding my skills as a reader/writer/producer, with those of the engineering field. This will hopefully translate into better reading, fabricating, and writing students. I am using my vast
experience in electronics, robotics, and mechanics to join forces with writing, reading, and actual experimentation to try and bring a level of work that will be commensurate to a college educational experience.
I am planning on creating many more educational films, labs, and anything that will fit the constantly
changing face of Engineering. Our students must learn the newest things in order to avoid moving out into the real world poorly equipped with antiquated knowledge.
Teacher Credentials and Biographies
Wyman Lester
Education
B. S. Degree Industrial Arts Cheyney University
Graduate Credits Bowie University
Selected Accomplishments
Trained and motivated students to win the top three places in the Occupational Skills Foundation county house design competition for fifteen consecutive years.
They have received many awards and recognition for excellence in the field of architectural and mechanical drafting. Helped develop the initial school based management team and school improvement plan for Suitland High School as the Tech Ed department chairperson.
