is an HBI Building Construction Technology instructor at Woodstock Job Corps Center. He studied at North American Trade School and has experience in HVAC, plumbing and electrical work, as well as various other areas. Derrick has worked with young people for over 15 years and loves teaching the future leaders of the world.

Before joining Woodstock Job Corps Center as HBI Landscape instructor, Travis Webster was a landscape business owner with nearly 30 years of experience in the industry. His specialties are hardscaping, working with water features and landscape maintenance. Travis uses his experience as a business owner to train his students, as well as network with industry leaders to help provide training and placement opportunities for students. Travis is creative and thinks outside the box, which provides an exciting and engaging experience for Landscape students.

is a master electrician and studied at Baltimore City Community College and Morgan State University. He is dedicated to his trade and brings passion and experience as an HBI Electrical instructor at Woodstock Job Corps Center. Nong engages with students in hands-on activities like pipe bending, pulling wires and house wiring. 

Before joining Woodstock Job Corps Center as an Academic instructor, Ted Kearney taught in the School District of Philadelphia and at the Children’s Guild School of Prince George’s County. Ted received a degree from Saint Joseph’s University and now loves guiding and teaching young minds and serving as a mentor. In his free time, Ted loves to travel, sports and food, especially anything that reminds him of Philadelphia. 

is an Academic instructor at Woodstock Job Corps Center. She studied at George Washington University and Johns Hopkins University and holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and a master’s degree in secondary education. Nan loves math and hopes to share her knowledge with students. In her free time, Nan enjoys spending time with her son, tinkering around on the piano, reading young adult novels and baking. 

is an Academic instructor at Woodstock Job Corps Center. He is passionate about math and especially enjoys teaching algebraic functions. David is always engaged with students, often writing math equations with them on whiteboard desks. He is a fan of math puns and creates a relaxed atmosphere as students tackle advanced math topics. Outside of work, David enjoys spending time with his daughters.

brings nearly 40 years of experience to the Woodstock Job Corps classroom as an Academic instructor. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Elon University and his master’s degree from Loyola University. Vernon’s area of expertise is math, and geometry is his favorite skill to teach. He loves all things Baltimore, and his classroom is decorated to reflect his enthusiasm for the Orioles and the Ravens sports teams. 

is an Academic instructor at Woodstock Job Corps Center. She earned her teaching degree from Penn State University, and she has teaching experience in Virginia and Maryland, working with almost every age, including infants, college students and everything in between. Nicole enjoys getting to know her students on a personal level through class discussions, writing prompts and a variety of activities. She focuses her instruction on topics that her students are familiar with or express interest in.

is a High School Diploma instructor at Woodstock Job Corps Center. She received her education from Coppin State University and Loyola University, where she earned bachelor’s degrees in education as a reading specialist and early childhood education and master’s degrees in human services administration and family counseling. Shena strives to empower her students with the tools to make good choices, overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. 

brings experience teaching high school physics, physical science, biology and forensic science to her role as GED instructor at Woodstock Job Corps Center. She received her bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University and her master’s degree from McDaniel College. Amy enjoys teaching as a way of giving back and helping young people reach their full potential.