Science
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Mr. Keefer was born and raised in Hagerstown and attended local schools. Upon graduation from North Hagerstown High School in 1995, he attended Frostburg State University and graduated with a BS in Biology. He continued his education with Frostburg and earned a Master's in Educational Administration and Supervision in 2006. He spent 11 years teaching grades 7 and 8 at Antietam Academy, as well as 3 years teaching Biology in the Twilight Program. He spent the next 5 years teaching 7th and 8th grade Science at Northern Middle, where he also served as 8th grade Team Leader, was a member of the Instructional Leadership Team, and was a certified AVID Elective teacher. Mr. Keefer is excited to be a member of the Barbara Ingram Staff and is looking forward to serving the talented and diverse students here!
Annitsa Spanos
I am very excited to begin my new adventure at the BISFA and in WCPS. I will be teaching Physics, Chemistry and Integrated Physics and Chemistry this year. I have been teaching for 17+ years. I have taught all levels of school, elementary, middle, and high, in both public and private settings. I also teach Physics and Earth and Space Science at Shepherd University as an adjunct instructor. I was a professor in the Geology, Physics, and Education Departments at Hagerstown Community College and a professor at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College for over 10+ years where I designed the Technical Physics course in the Mechatronics program. In the past, I have taught in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, and Carroll Counties, MD, as well as in Jefferson County, WV. I love teaching, meeting new people, and learning new things! On a personal note, my husband of 37 years, and I have 4 adult children - 3 sons and a daughter. We live in Harpers Ferry on a mini farm with lots of different animals. My animals are my pets, not food, and they make me happy! On a side note: I am a vegetarian. I am a board member of the Friends National Conservation Training Center, a member of the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education, and a Maryland Service-Learning Fellow (Teacher/Faculty Service-Learning Leadership Trainer). In addition, I am vice-president of Trego Mountain Nature Center where many WCPS students complete service-learning hours. I am very much looking forward to working with everyone here at BISFA.