Introducing
Ms. Misha Holmes
Misha Holmes joined the Loyola Blakefield community at the start of the 2021–22 school year and serves as Academic Support Coordinator. A graduate of Furman University and City College of New York, Misha holds a B.A. in Spanish and French as well as an M.S. in Education. Prior to joining Loyola, she served as a New York City Teaching Fellow. She has taught Spanish, French, and served as a bilingual parent services specialist for Childcare Aware of America. In addition to extensive internship and work study experience, Misha took part in study abroad programs in both France and Spain. Both of Misha’s parents served in the Air Force, and she was born in Wiesbaden, Germany, and lived in Italy before returning to the States. Her family moved annually until settling in Ridgely, Maryland, during her sophomore year of high school.
What do you enjoy about being a member of the Loyola community? I really love how close-knit the faculty and staff are with each other! I feel such a sense of belonging, and I am grateful to constantly be surrounded by educators who are so dedicated to their craft and their students. This work environment allows me to be more hands-on with students and continue working with them even beyond the classroom. There are a plethora of engaging extracurricular programs that support social, emotional, cognitive, and academic development. Loyola certainly tailors every facet of the educational experience and personal development; this unparalleled attribute is what most stands out to me and is the main reason why I love coming to work every single day.
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