About Us

Ms. Schmidt has been in education for 28 years and is originally from the Bronx, New York.  Ms Schmidt worked as a Special Education teacher in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Howard County Public Schools. She held roles as a Special Education Instructional Team Leader at Marriotts Ridge and Mount Hebron High Schools. As an administrator, she worked at Mount Hebron High School as a Leadership Intern and Assistant Principal. Ms. Schmidt is coming to Atholton High School from Homewood Center, where she served as the Assistant Principal of Gateway High School. Ms. Schmidt is finishing her 6th year in administration. 

Ms. Schmidt earned her Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from McDaniel College and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Lincoln University; a proud HBCU! Ms. Schmidt has participated in Leadership Development programs and served as a professional learning presenter for HCPSS Department of Special Education. Ms. Schmidt has received recognition from community/parent organizations such as the Special Education Citizen Advisory Council and MHHS Parents of African American Students for her dedication to students and families. In her free time, she enjoys a good power walk around the track, listening to music from the 90’s.  She is excited to join Raider Nation!

Mike Senisi is the current Athletics and Activities Manager (AAM) at Atholton High School. He has over 28 years of experience with the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), including 12 years serving as the AAM at Atholton HS. While working for HCPSS, Mr. Senisi has served in many additional roles including assistant principal at Swansfield Elementary School, Instructional Facilitator for Physical Education, interim Coordinator of Athletics for HCPSS, Adapted Physical Education teacher, and coached soccer, basketball and lacrosse. Mr. Senisi was recognized as a Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers by the National Academic Affairs Division as well as the Adidas State Coach of the Year twice. His undergraduate degree was obtained from the State University of New York at Cortland and earned a Masters degree from Oregon State University. Mr. Senisi continued his educational career at The Johns Hopkins University where he received his graduate certificate in School Administration and Supervision. Presently, he holds a Certified Master Athletic Administrator endorsement from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA). Mr. Senisi recognizes the importance and value of an education-based athletic program as part of the total educational program. He believes that the success of the schools extra-curricular activities programs take collaboration from all stakeholders to best meet the needs of all of our students at AHS.