Author: Cherin Hershkowitz

We have had a successful transition back from a Winter Break followed up with a stint back in the world of virtual learning! Thank you to all of our program students and families for your diligence and hard work during virtual learning, and this last week of the semester. This January has certainly been a bit unpredictable, but our MSCS scholars are always ready to learn and support each other despite all obstacles. I have been very proud of the work from our teachers and students as I have visited classes this month. As we end the first half of the year, I’d like to highlight just some of the amazing work happening in the program.

Let’s start with 7th grade Science! This week was the dissection lab kids everywhere anticipate when they hear it’s time for middle school, and it did not disappoint. Ms. Seifert provided a hoppin’ good experience, and a lot of learning on the evolution of adaptations we all found quite ribbiting!

Beginning with the second marking period, Mrs. Cherin Hershkowitz will be enthusiastically moving into the role of Acting Magnet Coordinator and Grade 6 Administrator. Cherin’s most recent role at RCMS was the Math Content Specialist. She served the Clemente community in that role for 6 years. She has also served as a Grade 7 Team Leader, and has taught all math courses from Compacted 5/6 Math  through Algebra over the last 8 years at RCMS. In 2017, Cherin was honored with the Marian Greenblatt Master Teacher Award, and was named a finalist for MCPS Teacher of the Year.  Cherin began her tenure with Montgomery County Public Schools 20 years ago teaching first grade. In her 12 years at the elementary level, she taught several grades and served students and staff as the Math Content Coach.

Cherin has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education, a Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision, and certifications in K-8 Instruction and Middle School Mathematics. She has had the opportunity to design and deliver courses for Continuing Professional Development credits for MCPS staff, to provide professional development for new curriculum rollouts, and to coordinate Professional Learning Communities between MCPS schools. Cherin enjoys teaching, leading, and collaborating with other educators to prioritize innovation and student-centered education.

When Cherin is not teaching, she is at home with her husband raising 3 sons and a rambunctious puppy. Her children are in grades 3 and 5, and she enjoys spending time in their school supporting their amazing teachers as well. She is most likely to be found with a cup of coffee and a newspaper in hand discussing current events with students and staff, and seeking new ways to support them.

Please reach out to Cherin with any questions, concerns or feedback at Cherin_O_Hershkowitz@mcpsmd.org or 301-284-4750.