About Us

Mr. Wallace has been an educator for 19 years. He began his career in Baltimore County Public Schools as a high school mathematics teacher before coming to HCPSS in 2007 where he taught math and social studies at the Homewood Center. Mr. Wallace has been in school administration for more than a decade, serving in various capacities as a Leadership Intern, Assistant Principal, and Principal. He has worked at Oakland Mills Middle School (2010-2012); Comprehensive Summer School Program (2012); Oakland Mills High School (2012-2020); Thomas Viaduct Middle School (2020-2022); and is now serving in his second year as Principal of Lake Elkhorn Middle School. Over the years Mr. Wallace has been active within the Howard County community as a Youth Minister at Mt. Pisgah AME Church (Columbia, MD) and has served as President of the Howard County Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (2008-2010). Mr. Wallace loves working with kids and believes children need trusted adults who care about them as they navigate adolescence to adulthood. He and his wife live in Ellicott City with their two children, who are students in the HCPSS. He is honored to continue to serve at Lake Elkhorn MS and its broader community.

Dr. Mack's journey in education began in Prince George's County, where she taught grades K-3. In 2003, Dr. Mack moved to Howard County and served as a Middle and High School Reading Specialist, Secondary Reading Resource Teacher, and High School English Teacher. In pursuit of her commitment to professional growth, Dr. Mack recently completed her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Bowie State University. Lake Elkhorn Middle School holds a special place in Dr. Mack's heart, as it was both her home and her children's home for eight years earlier in her career. Returning to the school as Assistant Principal is a joyous reunion for her. She is excited to contribute to Lake Elkhorn's rich legacy of educational equity and work collaboratively with the students, families, and staff to support a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Mr. Cometa was raised in the Village of Owen Brown. He was a student at Cradlerock Elementary, Lake Elkhorn Middle, and Oakland Mills High School. After graduating from Oakland Mills High, he attended the University of Maryland where he earned his undergraduate degree in Physical Education. He went on to earn his Masters Degree in school leadership and administration from McDaniel University. Mr. Cometa has spent the last 11 years as the health educator, Related Arts team leader, and Beyond Schools Hours Program Coordinator at Mayfield Woods Middle. He is very excited to rejoin the Lake Elkhorn Community!