WJ Mathematics Department
Mr. John Chase, Resource Teacher
Ms. Marjorie Cohen, Supervising Administrator
Phone: 240-740-6852
Greetings from your WJ math teachers. 😊
Have a GREAT 2025-2026 School year, everyone!
MCPS Math Vision Statement
All students in MCPS believe they are mathematical thinkers, who see themselves as resourceful and valuable contributors to the mathematical learning process. Students independently and collaboratively engage with mathematical content through the Standards for Mathematical Practice, engaging in rich discourse, and persevering in solving problems and tasks. Every student will be prepared for, interested in, and successful in higher-level mathematics. Their learning will transfer to other content areas and beyond to navigate the world as confident critical thinkers.
Math courses and graduation requirements
Four credits in mathematics, including 1 credit in Algebra and 1 credit in Geometry, are required for graduation. MSDE further specifies that students must earn credits in mathematics courses, including one with instruction in Algebra aligned with the MHSA for Algebra or one or more credits in subsequent mathematics courses for which Algebra I is a prerequisite; and one with instruction in Geometry aligned with the content standards for High School Geometry. Students must enroll in a mathematics-based course for each year they attend high school, up to a maximum of four years of attendance, unless in the fifth or sixth year a mathematics course is needed to meet a graduation requirement. This is required by MSDE, as well as by many colleges and universities to which MCPS students may want to apply. Students are advised to consult with their academic advisors/counselors to ensure they meet all mathematics graduation requirements, and to examine carefully any additional admission requirements that may be in effect at a prospective postsecondary school of interest.
Math Course Offerings at WJ
- WJ Online Course Bulletin
- 2024-2025 Math Course Information and Pathways at WJ
- WJ Math AP Courses
- MCPS math website
- MCPS High School Course Bulletin
Other Math Opportunities at WJ
WJ Math Resources
For tips on how parents can support their math students at home and math-specific academic supports at Walter Johnson refer to these documents:
MHS Help Room (229) -- open every day (updated information coming soon!)
The math help room is run by the Math Honor Society and is staffed by a certified teacher and a number of highly qualified students who are enrolled in higher-level math courses. The math help room is open at lunch every day, room 229.
WJHS Math Teachers
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Samantha Arenberg Samantha_S_Arenberg@mcpsmd.org Room 241/255 Algebra 1 Honors Algebra 2 |
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Eric Bernstein Room 257 Geometry Honors Precalculus |
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Erin Besch Room 247 Financial Mathematics Calculus with Applications |
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Laura Brager Room P13 AP Statistics Algebra 2 |
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Terri Bullock Room 231 Honors Geometry Precalculus Calculus with Applications |
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John Chase Room 239/230/232 Statistics and Mathematical Modeling Multivariable Calculus & Differential Equations |
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Mike DeSiena Room 229 Honors Geometry Honors Statistics |
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Sarah Ducklow Room 234 Algebra 2 Precalculus |
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Mike Egan Room P14 Algebra 1 Honors Algebra 2 |
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Brian Fairall Room P4 Financial Mathematics AP Statistics |
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Staci Gallun Room 225 Algebra 1 Honors Statistics AB Calculus |
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Robert Green Room P9 Honors Precalculus Geometry |
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Amy Heaton-Wooden Amy_J_Heaton-Wooden@mcpsmd.org Room 230 Algebra 2 Honors Geometry |
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Apostolos Kalabakas Apostolos_M_Kalabakas@mcpsmd.org Room 227 Statistics and Mathematical Modeling Honors Precalculus |
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Steff Kerr Room 232 2YR Algebra 2 AB Honors Algebra 2 |
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Mike Laukaitis Michael_J_Laukaitis@mcpsmd.org Room P8 BC Calculus 2YR Algebra 2 AB |
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Linda O'Reilly Room 237 Geometry |
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Kevin Parrish Room P5 Financial Mathematics AP Statistics |
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Jill Pencek Room 255 Algebra 1 Honors Algebra 2 |
Elizabeth Stillwell
Room 241 2YR Algebra 2 CD Precalculus |
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Lidia Talavera Room 245 Honors Algebra 2 Geometry |
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Michele Thoms Room 258 Geometry AP Calculus AB |
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Anne Warren Room 233 Algebra 1 Precalculus |
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Rachel Zussman Room 227 AB Calculus Algebra 2 |