Cathy L. Whitlow 

I started my career in science as a basic research lab scientist at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.  After 4 years of basic research on calcium pumps and other cell membrane mechanisms,  I worked as a lab scientist at a contract lab supplying tissue cultures to researchers at the National Institutes of Health.  I have been teaching biology for 30 years.  I have been at PFHS since its opening in 1997!

I have a B.S. in Zoology from the University of Maryland, a secondary teaching certificate from George Mason University and a M.S in Biology from George Mason University.

I am also an adjunct professor at Northern Virginia Community College, Loudoun Campus since 2007 and an adjunct professor at George Mason University since 2018.

cwhitlow@lcps.org  e-mails are only checked during work hours, therefore allow 24 hours for a reply (more on weekends).

Department: Science

Subjects: Academic Biology, AP/DE Biology, Independent Science Research 

1- Planning

2- Independent Science Research   room 219

3- CORE/Study Hall    room 201   

4- Academic Biology  room 217 

5- Planning

6-Academic Biology  room 219

7- Advanced Placement/Dual Enrollment (NOVA) Biology   room 219

8- Academic Biology  room 219

All class information and materials not found in workbooks are located on the Schoology course page. Many assignments will also be turned in electronically through Schoology.  Access to Schoology is through LCPS GO.                

Need Extra Help? Have questions? Students and/or parents can contact Ms.Whitlow by e-mail to set up a meeting.

At Potomac Falls, we value building relationships, working hard, and making connections to ensure students are life, college, and career ready. 

BACK to SCHOOL NIGHT Wednesday September 1: