I have been educating children for eight years. I started my career with two part time jobs: one as a teacher for toddlers at a private Christian preschool, and the other as a swim instructor for children with various disabilities. Along the way, I became a private nanny for a little girl, and I was opened up to the beautiful world of Autism. I began working as a Paraprofessional for Fairfax County Public Schools Preschool Autism Classroom (PAC) Program while I finished my undergraduate degree. I graduated from Liberty University in 2016 and I am currently a candidate for a Masters degree in Special Education with a concentration in severe disabilities and Autism from Johns Hopkins University. I began teaching the 4 Year Old Autism Program for Prince Georges County Public Schools in 2016, where I have been ever since!

emily.fleisher@pgcps.org

Hello, I am Toi Witcher (Ms. Toi) and I am from Upper Marlboro, MD. I have been in special education for five years now. This is my second year as a 4 year old Autism classroom teacher at Wheatley. Previously I was a Paraprofessional in DC Public Schools. I graduated from Temple University with a Bachelors of Science in Therapeutic Recreation and I received my graduate degree from George Mason with a Masters of Science in Educational Psychology. I have always had a passion for teaching and mentoring children. I love what I do and watching the students grow. Please feel free to contact me at toi.witcher@pgcps.org

Hello, my name is Victoria Balogun, I am married and a mother of two girls. I am from Nigeria where I started my career as a teacher. I graduated from Bowie State University with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Special Education, and I received my graduate degree from Trinity Washington University with a Master of Science in Education Administration. I have been a teacher for 33 years of which, 22 years is with Prince Georges County Public School. I started my career with this county as a substitute teacher to being a Dedicated Assistant and later became a Paraprofessional. In 2006, I became a full-time teacher as Special Educator at C.E. Rieg Regional School before I moved to Wheatley ECC last year. I enjoy working with children and their families. You the parents are the key that open doors of possibilities that will help us help your children and with your cooperation, we will all achieve more. Please feel free to contact at

victori.balogun@pgcps.org .

Hello, my name is Kelly Andrews. I am the 4 year old severe, profound, and handicapped (SPH) teacher. I have taught special education for 5 years now at Winship Wheatley ECC. I graduated from, The University of Maryland, College Park with a bachelors and masters degree in Special Education. My passion is teaching children with severe disabilities. These children have a lot of potential, they just need our support. Parents, this is going to be a great year! Let’s work as a team to help your child reach their goal! Please feel free to contact me at kelly2.andrews@pgcps.org