Mr. John Baugher- Principal

Mr. Baugher earned a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in History from Salisbury University.  After coaching college football at Salisbury, he taught at Francis Scott Key High School for 15 years.  During his teaching tenure, he coached Football, Lacrosse, Tennis, advised many clubs and was the Service Learning Coordinator.  After completing his Master’s Degree in Administration from McDaniel College, Mr. Baugher was appointed Assistant Principal at Winters Mill High School in 2006. He served as Principal at FSK from 2010 to 2017.  He is very excited to be part of the Westminster High School community and resides in Westminster.    

 

 Mr. Brian Booz - Assistant Principal

Mr. Booz earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Western Maryland College in Art History & Education.  He taught students art at Shiloh Middle for 11 years.  During his teaching tenure, he coached Boys Lacrosse at North Carroll High School.  After completing his Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision, Mr. Booz was appointed Assistant Principal at Winters Mill High School in 2011.  He has served as an administrator at Winters Mill and Century.  Mr. Booz lives in Westminster with his wife and three sons.  He is very excited to be part of the Westminster High School community!

Mr. Booz is the administrator for students with the last names beginning with A - D.

 

 

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  Mr. Samuel Buckley - Assistant Principal

Mr. Buckley received his Masters of Science in Administration & Supervision, and Bachelor of Science degrees from Morgan State University. He has completed 9 years in education, seven of them serving the Baltimore City Public Schools students, parents and community. Mr. Buckley has served as a middle and high teacher, athletic director and department chair. His education motto is “Intelligence plus character- that is the goal of true education” ― Martin Luther King Jr. Mr. Buckley enjoys working with young people in order to shape their minds to become college & career ready. Mr. Buckley was appointed Assistant Principal at WHS in July of 2016.
 
Mr. Buckley is the administrator for students with the last names beginning with R - Z.

 Ms. Jane Clark - Assistant Principal

Ms. Clark received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management from Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York and her Master of Science Degree in Education  from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. She began her teaching career in New York where she also served as a cheerleading coach and FBLA advisor. Ms. Clark came to Carroll County in 2005 as a business teacher at Francis Scott Key High School. While at Key she also served as Department Chair, School Improvement Team Chair, Internal Coordinator for their Middle States Re-Accreditation process and Acting Assistant Principal. Ms. Clark began serving as Assistant Principal at Westminster High School in July of 2014.

Ms. Clark is the administrator for students with the last names beginning with K-Q.

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Ms. Katie Nefflen - Assistant Principal

Ms. Nefflen is a graduate of Westminster High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree from the United States Naval Academy in Oceanography.  She was commissioned an Officer in the United States Navy and served honorably as a Meteorology and Oceanography Officer for five years, traveling all around the world. After Active Duty, Ms. Nefflen worked in the private sector. Ms. Nefflen then followed her passion for teaching and moved back to Maryland to return to Westminster High School where she taught Physics for 7 years.  She earned her Master’s Degree in  Administration and Supervision from McDaniel College and was appointed the Coordinator of Secondary Science for CCPS in 2013.  She was then appointed to Assistant Principal at WHS in July of 2017.  Ms. Nefflen lives in Westminster with her husband and three daughters. 

Ms. Nefflen is the administrator for students with the last names beginning with E - J.

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 Ms. Alison King - Academic Facilitator

Ms. King graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature, Writing, and Women’s Studies, and a Master’s degree in Teaching.  Ms. King taught English at Westminster High School and New Windsor Middle School, and before coming back to Westminster High School, served as Crisis Counselor and Facilitator of Student Support at Liberty High School and Academic Facilitator at South Carroll High School.  In between her work with CCPS, Ms. King also served as case manager for the Violence Intervention Program at Family and Children’s Services, working with domestic violence victims and offenders.

 King AP