SERVICE RECOGNITION DINNER - Harford County Public · PDF fileMS. DEBORAH A. ANDERSON Prospect Mill Elementary School Ms. Deborah Anderson attended the University of Maryland, College

SERVICE RECOGNITION DINNER

PROGRAM

Cocktail Hour

Greetings & Introductions............................................................Ms. Jean A. MantegnaAssistant Superintendent for Human Resources

The Prayer...........................................................Miss Aria Real, Aberdeen High Schoolby David Foster accompanied by Mr. Walter Litzenberger

Moment of Refl ection

Dinner

Welcome.............................................................................................Dr. Robert M. TombackSuperintendent of Schools

Remarks................................................................................................Mr. James D. ThorntonBoard of Education of Harford County

Ms. Kristin M. Schaub2013-14 HCPS Teacher of the Year

Ms. Patrice J. RicciardiBusiness Development Specialist

Freedom Federal Credit Union

Presentation of Service Awards

10 and 20 years...................................................................................................Ms. Mantegna

Dr. Howard R. KutcherSenior Manager of Human Resources

30 and 40 years.....................................................................................Mr. Joseph P. LicataChief of Administration

Closing.....................................................................................................................Ms. Mantegna

MENU

Fresh Vegetable Display and Cheese Displays w/ Assorted DipsGarden Fresh Tossed Salad

Chicken Francaise or Sliced Roast Beef w/ Bordelaise SauceHerb Roasted New Potatoes and Glazed Carrots

Double Fudge Chocolate Cake

MS. DEBORAH A. ANDERSON Prospect Mill Elementary School

Ms. Deborah Anderson attended the University of Maryland, College Park, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree. She went on to receive her master’s in education from Towson University. Later in her career, she received her plus 30 with a focus in science and technology.

History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:

Third Grade Teacher, Prospect Mill Elementary School 1976-2013 Fourth Grade Teacher, Prospect Mill Elementary School 1973-1976

Personal Interests/Hobbies:

Gardening; Reading; Going to the movies with her daughter; Relaxing on the beach in Fenwick Island, Delaware; Traveling with her family; Spending time with friends, especially over a cup of tea at “Tea by Two”

Ms. Anderson has been married to Michael J. Anderson, a retired Harford County physical education teacher, for 38 years. They have lived on Greenspring Road near Darlington for most of their married life and enjoy the peace and quiet of living in the country. They have two children, Ann Anderson and Michael Anderson. Ann is a physician’s assistant working in the emergency room at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. Michael works on the production team for WBAL radio and helps produce the Ravens games.

MRS. MARCIA S. BOCCIA Bel Air Middle School

Mrs. Marcia Boccia is a graduate of Harford County Public Schools, having received her high school diploma in 1969 from Aberdeen High School. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Salisbury University and a master’s degree in education and reading from Towson University. She received her graduate certifi cate in education administration from Loyola College and has completed additional graduate credits at Loyola College, Goucher College and Towson University. She has maintained her advanced professional certifi cate and has her Administration I and II license in Maryland.


Assistant Principal, Bel Air Middle School 2006-Present Assistant Principal, Edgewood Middle School 1998-2006 Assistant Principal, North Harford Middle School 1997-1998 Assistant Principal, Fallston Middle School 1992-1997 Teacher, Bel Air Middle School 1980-1992 Teacher, Homestead/Wakefi eld Elementary School 1973-1980

Past member of the Committee on Grading and Reporting Policy; Continuous Quality Schools; the Science Steering Committee; and the Goals 2000 Steering Committee


Sewing; Singing (former member of the Baltimore Symphony Chorus, Soprano I); Antiques (antiques dealer and owner of Foxtail Antiques); Traveling to European countries, especially Italy

Mrs. Boccia is married to Harold Boccia. They have two married children, Karen Davis and Douglas Boccia. They have four grandchildren: Adam Davis, Meghan Davis, Emma Boccia and Brock Boccia.

Years of Service

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MRS. BARBARA P. CANAVAN Executive Director of Middle School Performance

Mrs. Barbara P. Canavan began her teaching career at Sacred Heart School in Brooklyn, New York. Mrs. Canavan taught for three years in a non-graded, open primary for fi rst through third grades. She received her undergraduate degree from Mount St. Mary College, Hooksett, New Hampshire. Her undergraduate degree is in English literature, French and secondary education. Mrs. Canavan holds a Master of Arts in middle school education from Teachers College, Columbia University and a degree in secondary school administration and supervision from Loyola University.


Executive Director of Middle School Performance 2010-Present Principal, Southampton Middle School 1991-2010 Assistant Principal, Southampton Middle School 1989-1991 Assistant Principal, Magnolia Middle School 1983-1989 Assistant Principal, Edgewood Middle School 1978-1983 Seventh Grade Teacher, Aberdeen Middle School 1973-1978

Mrs. Canavan is an avid antique collector and gardener. Shortly before her husband, Denis, passed away, he gave her a Bernese Mountain dog named Lady. Lady is her BFF. Her son, Travis, is engaged to be married and plans are underway for a fall wedding.

MR. STUART I. CHAPMAN Aberdeen High School Science & Mathematics Academy

Mr. Stu Chapman completed his undergraduate work at Frostburg State University in 1973 and his graduate work at Towson State University in 1979. He is autodidactic.


Chemistry/Biology Teacher, Science & Mathematics Academy at Aberdeen High School 2008-Present Chemistry Teacher, Harford Technical High School 1997-2008 Planetarium Director, Southampton Middle School 1989-1997 Planetarium Director, Aberdeen High/Edgewood Middle School 1983-1989 Biology/Chemistry/Physical Science Teacher, Havre de Grace High School 1973-1983

History of Service Outside of Harford County Public Schools:

Adjunct in Natural Sciences, Harford Community College 1987-Present Franklin & Marshall Summer Residence Program, Center for Talented Youth 1988-1992

Major Awards Received:

Nominee for Teacher of the Year, 2001 Assistant Editor, Focus on Education Feature The Planetarian 1994 - 1


Bicycle commuter since 1986; Power boating; Living on the water; Summertime

Mr. Chapman is married to Karol Chapman, retired HCPS teacher.

MRS. JUDY A. DERBYSHIRE Southampton Middle School

Mrs. Judy Derbyshire graduated from Georgetown College, Kentucky, with a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics, a minor in business and a secondary teaching certifi cate. She then went on to gain her plus 30. Mrs. Derbyshire has a secondary certifi cate for mathematics and computers. Mrs. Derbyshire’s teaching experience has been at Southampton Middle School for all forty years under the leadership of Thomas Wimbrow, Barbara Canavan and Glenn Jensen. (continued)

Throughout those years, she has participated in many ways: chairperson for mathematics and computer departments, instructor of countywide in-service computer courses, Math Counts, gifted/talented teacher, enrichment scheduler, co-ordinator for the grocery register tapes fundraiser, coordinated the Maryland Functional Math Testing, helped coordinate the MSA computer science testing, a super user for Edline and Grade Quick, a member of the School Improvement Team, coordinator for School Notes and other committees as needed.


Sailing; Reading; Needle work

Mrs. Derbyshire and her husband, Mike, have celebrated 35 years of marriage and continually enjoy their two children, MaryBeth and Tim.

MR. PAUL J. FLOTTEMESCH Abingdon Elementary School

Mr. Paul Flottemesch is a life-long resident of Harford County and a product of Harford County Public Schools. He attended the following schools: Old Post Road Elementary School, Edgewood Junior/Senior High School and Harford Junior College. To obtain his Bachelor of Science in physical education, he attended Towson State College. He then received a Master of Science in physical education from Morgan State College. He continued his professional development by taking classes at Loyola College and Goucher College to obtain his plus 30.


Physical Education Teacher, Abingdon Elementary School 1992-Present Instructor, Harford Glen Residential Program (fi fth grade) 1992-2010 Teacher-in-Charge, Abingdon Elementary School 1992-2000 School Improvement Team Member, Abingdon Elementary School 1992-1999 Teacher-in-Charge, Havre de Grace Elementary School 1988-1992 Physical Education Teacher, Havre de Grace Elementary School 1973-1992 Head Junior Varsity Football Coach, Havre de Grace High School 1980-1983 Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Havre de Grace High School 1973-1980 Past co-chair of the Elementary Computer Committee and the Physical Education Curriculum Committee


Everyday Hero Award, Greater Excellence in Education Foundation, 2012 Harford County Public Schools Top Ten Finalist for Teacher of the Year, 2005 Elementary Environmental Educator of the Year, Susquehannock Environmental Center, 2001


Woodworking; Senior Softball; Kayaking; Biking; Archery

Mr. Flottemesch has been married to his wife, Barbara, for 39 years. They have one child, Rebecca, who also is a teacher.

MRS. SARAH S. MORRIS Offi ce of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Mrs. Sarah Morris is a native of Harford County and a graduate of North Harford High School. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in mathematics from McDaniel College (Western Maryland) in 1973 and a Master of Education from Loyola College in 1981.


Supervisor of Mathematics, Central Offi ce 1997-Present Teacher Specialist in Mathematics, Central Offi ce 1995-1997 MSPAP Curriculum Specialist, Central Offi ce 1991-1995 Mathematics Teacher, North Harford Middle School 1977-1991 Mathematics Teacher, Joppatowne High School 1973-1977

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Traveling; Golfi ng; Reading, especially with her book club friends

Mrs. Morris and her husband, Jim, have been married for 38 years. They live on a farm in northern Harford County where they raised their two daughters, Jennifer and Emily. Jennifer, a fi nancial analyst, and her husband live in Harford County and have a three-year-old daughter. Emily, a nurse, and her husband live in Montgomery County.

MS. SUSAN A. OSBORN Roye-Williams Elementary School

MS. LAVERNE PITTS Offi ce of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessement

In 1973, Ms. Pitts received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, with a concentration in secondary education and business. She earned a Master of Science in education from The Johns Hopkins University in 1985. Ms. Pitts also completed post graduate work to earn a certifi cation in administration and supervision from The Johns Hopkins University and Loyola College.


Supervisor of Business and Technology Education, Central Offi ce 1998-Present Assistant Principal, C. Milton Wright High School 1992-1998 MSDE Administrative Intern, C. Milton Wright High School 1989-1990 Business Education Teacher, C. Milton Wright High School 1981-1992 Business Education Teacher/Department Chair, Bel Air High School 1973-1981

Ms. Pitts has chaired or served on numerous committees including: Chair District Project Lead the Way (PLTW)/Pre-Engineering Program; Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Strategic Planning Work Group; Futures 11 Planning Committee; Director of Academy of Finance; Harford County Citizens Advisory Council on Career and Technology Education (CTE); Chair Department Meetings for Business; Tech/PLTW and W-BLC

History of Service Outside of Harford County Public Schools:

Computer Education 21 Maryland Advisory Board, UMBC 2012-Present PLTW Pre-Engineering Certifi cation Team, MSDE 2011 State Advisory Council for Business, Management and Finance, MSDE 2009-Present Susquehanna Workforce Network Business Services Committee, Havre de Grace 2007-Present Career Research and Development Committee, MSDE 2006-Present ASCD of Maryland, Executive Board, Towson University 2005-2007 Technology Education/PLTW Supervisors Committee, MSDE 2003-Present Business Education Supervisors Committee, MSDE 1998-Present


HCAC, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., President Award, 2007 Outstanding Business Educator Award, Stratford University, 1988


Reading; Shopping; Attending theater productions; Music; Traveling

Ms. Pitts enjoys activities with family and friends – especially taking cruises. She is blessed to still have both parents living. Ms. Pitts is also very active with her church family, and she volunteers with several community organizations.

MR. NATHAN R. SMITH Offi ce of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

MR. THOMAS M. SZERENSITS Bel Air High School

Mr. Tom Szerensits graduated in 1973 from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Subsequently, in 1977, he earned a Master of Education from The Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he earned a Master of Arts from the Notre Dame of Maryland University in 2002.


Assistant Principal, Bel Air High School 2011-Present Principal, Aberdeen High School 2002-2011 Assistant Principal, Bel Air High School 1998-2002 Assistant Principal, Harford Technical High School 1994-1998 Helping Teacher in Gifted and Talented, Central Offi ce 1991-1994 English Teacher, Bel Air High School 1988-1992 English Teacher, Aberdeen High School 1977-1988 Language Arts Teacher, Havre de Grace Middle School 1973-1977


Aberdeen High School State Champion Soccer Team – Head Coach, 1979 Aberdeen High School State Champion Softball Team – Assistant Coach, 1979


Reading; Writing; Music; Talking to his dogs; Being the best granddad he can be

Mr. Szerensits has been married to his wife, Jude, for 38 years and counting. They have fi ve children: Taryn, Jinae, Tatum, Tanner and Travis. They also have six grandchildren and one more on the way. His grandchildren are Devon, Molly, Will, Violet, Ava and Radek.

MS. EILEEN R. TUROWSKI Fallston High School

Ms. Eileen R. Turowski graduated cum laude in 1973 from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics education. She earned a Master of Education from The Johns Hopkins University in 1978. She completed a Master of Science in administration and supervision from The Johns Hopkins University in 1990.


Assistant Principal, Fallston High School 1990-Present Administrative Intern, Fallston High School 1988-1989 Mathematics Department Chair, Havre de Grace High School 1980-1990 Mathematics Curriculum Writing, Harford County Public Schools 1980-1988 Field Hockey and Lacrosse Coach, Havre de Grace High School 1975-1988 Mathematics Teacher, Havre de Grace High School 1973-1990 Cheerleading Sponsor, Havre de Grace High School 1973-1975


Melvin Jones Award, Lions Club International, 2006


Golf; Traveling; Reading political fi ction, mystery and detective novels

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MRS. ANN MARIE BAROWSKI Emmorton Elementary School

Mrs. Ann Marie Barowski graduated from College Misericordia (now Misericordia University) in Dallas, Pennsylvania, with a Bachelor of Science in elementary education. She took graduate-level classes at Towson University toward a master’s equivalency. Over the years, she also took classes from Goucher College and participated in Harford County’s workshops.


Member of the School Based Decision Making Team, Emmorton Elementary School 2003-2004, 1998-2001 Cooperative Teacher for student interns from Goucher College 1998-1999 Third Grade Teacher, Emmorton Elementary School 1994-Present Cooperative Teacher for student interns from Towson University 1989, 1991 Second Grade Teacher, Joppatowne Elementary School 1987-1994 Third Grade Teacher, Forest Hill Elementary School 1971-1976


Reading; Hiking on trails in state, national and local parks; Traveling to new places; Spending time with her four grandchildren and grown children

Mrs. Barowski has been married to her husband, Jesse, for seven years. She is the mother of three grown children: Kristine, Beth and Mark. She has four grandchildren: Allison, fi ve years old; Logan, two years old; Nathan, three years old; and Justin, six months old. Her son, Mark, will be getting married on August 30, 2013; and she and her family are looking forward to the wedding.

MRS. DIANE HINTON BISHOP Southampton Middle School

Mrs. Diane H. Bishop graduated from Joppatowne High School in 1978. She pursued her teaching degree in physical education at Towson University. She graduated from Towson in the fall of 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts in physical education certifi ed K-12. Mrs. Bishop pursued a master’s degree in Guidance/Counseling at Loyola College and The College of Notre Dame. She completed her master’s equivalency in 1990. (continued)


Physical Education Department Chair, Southampton Middle School 2000-Present Physical Education Teacher, Southampton Middle School 1990-Present Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, Aberdeen High School 1985-1989 Junior Varsity Tennis Coach, Aberdeen High School 1985-1989 Physical Education Teacher, Aberdeen Middle School 1984-1990 Physical Education Teacher, Magnolia Middle School 1983-1984 Physical Education Teacher, Joppatowne High School 1983 Junior Varsity Softball Coach, Joppatowne High School 1982-1984 Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, Joppatowne High School 1982-1984

Current member of the School Improvement Team and the Harford County Educators Association (HCEA); and a former Intramural Director at Southampton Middle School and Jump Rope for Heart School-Based Coordinator for Aberdeen Middle School and Southampton Middle School

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Years of Service


Harford County Secondary School Recipient – Simon A. McNeely Award, 2004


Avid Ravens fan – season ticket holder/PSL owner; Leisure reading, both fi ction and non-fi ction; Spending quality time with family and friends; Spring/summer gardening

Mrs. Bishop has been married to her husband, Michael C. Bishop, for 28 years. They have three beautiful children, Cherie, age 23; Erica, age 22; and Cory, age 15. Both her husband and she were raised in Harford County and graduated from Harford County Public Schools. They currently reside in Bel Air.

MR. RANDALL C. CERVENY Bel Air High School

MR. FREDERICK K. CONWAY William S. James Elementary School

MS. LAURA L. CROCKER Bel Air High School

MRS. JUNE C. FREY Patterson Mill High School

Mrs. June Frey graduated from Bel Air High School in 1971. In 1990, she attended Harford Community College; and in 1998, she transferred to Catonsville Community College for the interpreter prep program. She took the Maryland Quality Assurance Screening for interpreters in 2002. In October 2010, she had the opportunity to be a facilitator at a break-out session titled “Interpreting Science” at the Maryland State Educational Interpreters’ Conference. She has had the pleasure of working in every grade level in Harford County from Pre-K through grade 12.


Interpreter, Patterson Mill High School 2007-Present Interpreter, Emmorton Elementary School 2000-2007 Interpreter, William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary School & Church Creek Elementary School 1999-2000 Interpreter, William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary School & Roye Williams Elementary School 1998-1999 Paraeducator, Edgewood Elementary School 1985-1998


Quilting and quilts; Crocheting; Spending time in her garden; Traveling; Camping; Reading

Mrs. June Frey has been married to her best friend, Jim, for 42 years. They have two married daughters, Christina and Paula, and fi ve grandchildren.

MRS. KATHLEEN A. KIRCHNER-BOORD Havre de Grace Middle School

Mrs. Kathleen Kirchner-Boord received her Bachelor of Science in music education from West Chester University in December of 1982. She also received a Master of Education in counseling from West Chester University in 1986.(continued)

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Band Director, Havre de Grace Middle School 1995-Present General Music Teacher, Magnolia Middle School 1984-1995 General Music Teacher, Forest Hill Elementary School & Dublin Elementary School 1983-1984 General Music Teacher, George D. Lisby at Hillsdale Elementary School 1982-1983

Served on Discipline Committee; School Improvement Committee; Program Committee; Jump Start Committee; Warrior Pride Committee; and School Government Association


Caring for and riding her horses; Gardening; Working as a 4-H leader in Cecil County

Mrs. Kirchner-Boord has been married to her husband, James Boord, for nine years. She has one child, Christina Kirchner, who is a senior at Rising Sun High School.

MR. RICHARD C. HEIER Fallston High School

MRS. JENNIFER S. KUKULA Bel Air High School

Mrs. Jennifer S. Kukula graduated from Louise E. Dieruff High School in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1979. After three years of study, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in German, secondary education and music, graduating summa cum laude from Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1982. She received her master’s degree from Towson State University in 1986 in administration and supervision. Mrs. Kukula continued her professional growth with post-graduate work at Towson, completing coursework for her plus 30 beyond the master’s, earning additional certifi cates in English and library media.


School Library Media Specialist, Bel Air High School 2009-Present Sponsor, Bobcat Book Club, Bel Air High School 2009-Present Member, School Curriculum Committee, Bel Air High School 2003-Present English Department Chair, Bel Air High School 2003-2009 English Teacher, Bel Air High School 1990-2009 English Teacher, Harford Technical High School 1989-1990 German Teacher, Joppatowne High School 1983-1989

Mrs. Kukula, an avid scuba diver and underwater photographer, enjoys traveling, reading, gardening and baking. She and her husband, Stan, have been married for 15 years. They share their home with the family dog, cat and parrot.

MR. GLEN D. LONGACRE Southampton Middle School

Mr. Glen Longacre completed undergraduate work at University of Florida, Gainesville; Bethel College, North Newton, Kansas; and Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana. He received his Bachelor of Science in industrial arts education from Millersville University in 1983. Graduate course work was completed at Millersville University and Western Maryland College.


Teacher, Southampton Middle School 1985-Present Teacher, Aberdeen Middle School 1983-1985

Past member of the Evaluation Committee; the School Improvement Team Committee; the Faculty Advisory Committee; and the Middle School Ad Hoc Committee

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Working with a school in central Haiti, including service trips to help with construction and material support; Antique cars; Grandson

Mr. Longacre and his wife, Jerri, have been married for 33 years. They have one daughter, Ruthanna, and one grandson, Matthew.

MS. LINDA M. MAWHINNEY John Archer School

MS. GAIL S. MOODY Hall’s Cross Roads Elementary School

MRS. SUE ELLEN NORTH Southampton Middle School

Mrs. Sue Ellen North attended Bakerfi eld Elementary School and Aberdeen Middle School and graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1979. She graduated from Towson State University in 1983 with a dual major in art education and fi ne arts. She received a master’s degree from Towson in 1989 in art education and a second master’s from Towson’s HEAT program in 1999 in secondary education with a certifi cate in instructional technology.


School Improvement Team Committee, Southampton Middle School 2005-Present Art Department Chair, Southampton Middle School 1998-Present Art Steering Committee, Harford County Public Schools 1998-Present Art Curriculum Writing, Harford County Public Schools 1985-2005 Art Teacher, Southampton Middle School 1983-Present


Painting; Horseback riding on her farm; Restoring her 1804 home

Mrs. North was born and raised in Aberdeen. She and her husband now reside in Joppa at Mount Pleasant Farm. She has been married to Kerry North for 30 years. They have two children, Kyle, 26, a mechanical engineer, and Brittany, 23, a nurse.

MRS. ALICE L. PUCKETT Fallston High School

Mrs. Alice Puckett attended Bridgewater College in Virginia where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education.


Department Chair – Physical Education/Health, Fallston High School 2006-Present Teacher, Fallston High School 1983-Present Varsity Field Hockey Coach, Fallston High School 1983-2008


Field Hockey – State Champions 11 times National Field Hockey Coach of the Year 300 Victory Club – Field Hockey All-Metro Coach of the Year – Field Hockey

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College basketball fan, loves March Madness; Orioles baseball fan – lifetime

Mrs. Puckett has been married to her husband, Mark, for 31 years. They have two children, Andy Puckett and Lindsey Puckett.

MR. MARK F. PUCKETT Fallston High School

Mr. Mark Puckett received his undergraduate degree in health and physical education from Bridgewater College in Virginia, and his master’s degree in education from McDaniel College.


Baseball Coach, Fallston High School 2012-2013, 2002-2008, 1984-1993 Health Educator, Fallston High School 2011-2013 Member – Health Education Assessment Team 2008-2013 Teacher Specialist for Health Education, Central Offi ce 2008-2011 Member – Family Life Committee 2008-2011 Health Educator, Fallston High School 1983-2008


Simon McNeely Award for Health Education, 2011 NFHS Maryland State Baseball Coach of the Year, 2002

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Golf; Reading

Mr. Puckett and his wife, Alice, have been married for 31 years. They have two children, Andy and Lindsey, both of whom are graduates of Harford County Public Schools.

MR. ERIC C. RHODES Offi ce of Business Services

MRS. JOAN S. RINKERS Edgewood High School

Mrs. Joan Rinkers earned her bachelor’s degree in special education at Penn State University in 1983. She received her master’s degree in general education from John Hopkins University in 1991.


RAMS Academy, Edgewood High School 2010-Present Governor’s Academy for Algebra and Data Analysis, MSDE 2007-2008 Special Education Department Chair, Edgewood High School 1998-2004, 1984-1988 School Based Instructional Decision Making Committee, Edgewood High School 1996-1999 Varsity Assistant Lacrosse Coach, Edgewood High School 1985-1997 Varsity Assistant Field Hockey Coach, Edgewood High School 1983-1997 Middle States Committee, Edgewood High School


Baking; Gardening; Sports; Music; Movies

Mrs. Rinkers has been married to Bill Rinkers for 20 years; and they have a 15-year old daughter, Kay. She also has a step-daughter, Chrissy, and a two-year old grandson, Ryan.

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MRS. CHERYL A. STEEG Joppatowne Elementary School

Mrs. Cheryl A. Steeg attended Harford County Public Schools from fi rst through twelfth grade and is a graduate of Bel Air High School, class of 1978. She earned her Bachelor of Science in early childhood education from Towson State University in June 1982. While teaching, Mrs. Steeg attended Loyola College and earned her master’s degree in guidance and counseling in May 1992. Later, she earned her Administration I and II certifi cation from Loyola College.


Principal, Joppatowne Elementary School 2010-Present 12-Month Assistant Principal, Youth’s Benefi t Elementary School 2005-2010 Assistant Principal, George D. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale School 2000-2005 School Counselor, Fountain Green Elementary School 1993-2000 School Counselor, Dublin Elementary & Old Post Road Elementary Schools 1992-1993 Third Grade Teacher, Bel Air Elementary School 1983-1992 Kindergarten Teacher, Edgewood Elementary School 1982-1983

Mrs. Steeg currently lives in Norrisville with her husband, Michael. Their son, Zach, is a physical education teacher at the Key School in Annapolis.

MS. PATRICIA A. VENTURINO Bel Air Middle School

Ball, Rhonda K. John Archer

Bernard, Catherine M. Homestead/Wakefi eld Elementary

Blackburn, Kelly M. Aberdeen High

Bloom, Ennise B. Havre de Grace Elementary

Borchers, Ann H. Fallston Middle

Brooks, John R. Aberdeen High

Brown, Patrice M. Edgewood Middle

Bryan, Stacy N. Southampton Middle

Bryant, Terri E. Havre de Grace Middle

Callahan, Cheryl L. Havre de Grace Middle

Carter, Sandra P. Harford Technical High

Chiveral, Diana M. Harford Technical High

Cook, William R. Havre de Grace Elementary

Danage, Ollie M. Red Pump Elementary

Years of Service

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Dare, Kira H. North Harford High

DeMarr, Kimberly A. Forest Hill Elementary

Dilworth Janes, Susan B. Joppatowne Elementary

Diven, Colleen A. Churchville Elementary

Dixon, Dale L. Abingdon Elementary

Donovan, Stacey K. Meadowvale Elementary

Dowell, Valerie A. Aberdeen Middle

Enderson, Cecile A. Youth’s Benefi t Elementary

Evans, Yvonne M. Offi ce of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Feerrar, Christine E. Emmorton Elementary

Fuller, Mary A. Joppatowne High

Gardner, Ina S. Churchville Elementary

Gasivwa, Patricia L. Emmorton Elementary

Green, Rebecca D. Dublin Elementary

Hall Kirkwood, Kathi L. Fallston Middle

Hansrote, Terence E. Patterson Mill Middle

Hanus, Tracey L. Magnolia Elementary

Hardy, Curtis L. Abingdon Elementary

Hauf, Richard J. Havre de Grace High

Havran, Susan E. Dublin Elementary

Heinly, Sharalyn R. North Harford Middle

Hendricks, Patricia L. Meadowvale Elementary

Hickey, John B. Deerfi eld Elementary

Hoderfi eld, Dawn Offi ce of Safety and Security

Hugo, Toni L. Churchville Elementary

Hutchinson, Kenneth S. Havre de Grace High

Jackson, Sharon R. Meadowvale Elementary

Johnson, Heather A. Forest Lakes Elementary

Johnson, Heidi Fountain Green Elementary

Jones, Nancy S. Forest Lakes Elementary

Jones Knoll, Kristian A. North Harford High

Keeton, Alberta G. Havre de Grace Elementary

Kiebler, Mark C. Patterson Mill High

Kiebler, Tina A. Ring Factory Elementary

Knoll, Michael E. North Harford High

Koluch, Donna C. Youth’s Benefi t Elementary

Lambert, Katherine P. John Archer

Leff ew, Karen A. Southampton Middle

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Levee, Joyce L. Transportation Department

Lewis, Danyka E. Fallston High

Limpert, Deborah A. Homestead/Wakefi eld Elementary

Limpert, Robert M. Patterson Mill High

Livingston Smith, Donna D. Aberdeen High

Lombardi, Nicholas T. Edgewood High

Mahall, Cindy B. Edgewood Elementary

Malone, Craig A. Patterson Mill High

Maranto, Katrina J. Emmorton Elementary

Marine, Kimberly B. Southampton Middle

McDonough, Linda A. Aberdeen High

McKay, Timothy R. Aberdeen Middle

Medeiros, Princess N. Aberdeen Middle

Melefsky, Susan F. North Bend Elementary

Montville, Rea A. Facilities Department

Morozova, Elena B. Harford Technical High

Mortus, Charles L. Aberdeen High

Motsay, Donna K. Fallston Middle

Mullen, Lisa C. North Harford Middle

Murphy, Nancy M. Havre de Grace Middle

Myers, Keith T. Facilities Department

Newton, Melissa L. Forest Lakes Elementary

O’Donnell, Patricia A. Offi ce of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

O’Neil, Barbara A. Patterson Mill High

Palmer, Jennifer L. Magnolia Elementary

Parker, Claire L. Bel Air Middle

Phillips, Tara M. Havre de Grace Middle

Phillips, Margaret E. Riverside Elementary

Polyoka, Heather A. Dublin Elementary

Povleski, Kathryn D. William S. James Elementary

Rankin, Holly A. Abingdon Elementary

Rasinski, Diana L. Offi ce of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Ratledge, Mickey L. Facilities Department

Rodriguez, Anita Edgewood Elementary

Russell, Jane D. Patterson Mill High

Schmidt, Kimberly A. Havre de Grace High

Scott, Gretchen D. Bel Air Middle

Shumate, Deborah E. Ring Factory Elementary

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Sigwart, Karen A. C. Milton Wright High

Slagle, Joanne M. Patterson Mill Middle

Smith, Elvira M. C. Milton Wright High

Smith, Andrew K. Joppatowne Elementary

Sostak, Cathy A. C. Milton Wright High

Spilman, Donna L. Southampton Middle

Stetler, Beverly A. Offi ce of Technology

Stoots, Nancy C. Hickory Elementary

Strader, Laura L. Southampton Middle

Tallett, William J. Facilities Department

Thompson, Vernon C. Harford Technical High

Uppercue, Tricia M. Aberdeen High

Vaughan, Gena R. Roye-Williams Elementary

Velez, Melynda G. C. Milton Wright High

Walker, Nancy L. Joppatowne Elementary

Weber, Lindsay S. William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary

Wheeler, Deborah L. Transportation Department

White, Blaire M. Aberdeen Middle

Whittock, Lisa A. Forest Hill Elementary

Wilkins, Reginald J. Facilities Department

Williams, Michael D. Aberdeen Middle

Willis, Elizabeth M. Aberdeen Middle

Wittelsberger, Dolores M. Forest Hill Elementary

Zavislak, Kathleen M. John Archer

Adkins, Amanda R. North Harford Middle

Alley, Melissa L. Alternative Education

Awad, Maria A. Jarrettsville Elementary

Baff ord, Barney R. Patterson Mill High

Bakondi, Erin L. John Archer

Bane, Gregory L. Fallston Middle

Years of Service

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Barlow, Amy E. Forest Lakes Elementary

Barwick, Richard E. Bel Air High

Becker, Barbara D. Homestead/Wakefi eld Elementary

Beecher, Lennard G. Southampton Middle

Belcastro, Charlene M. Harford Technical High

Belle, LaWanda F. Fallston High

Bellinger, Nora K. John Archer

Bender, Sondra L. Churchville Elementary

Benedict, Meghan R. Joppatowne Elementary

Berardi, Karen M. Church Creek Elementary

Bianco, Colleen D. George D. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale

Birkelien, Jennifer A. Offi ce of Business Services

Blair, Charles H. Fallston High

Blazek, Amy L. Forest Lakes Elementary

Bosnak, Leah G. Bel Air Middle

Bour, Eve M. Joppatowne High

Bowman, Douglas B. Joppatowne High

Brettschneider, Elizabeth H. Dublin Elementary

Brooks, Shelly W. Abingdon Elementary

Brooks, Jason H. Bel Air High

Brooks, James B. Bel Air High

Brooks, Kathryn A. John Archer

Brown, Elizabeth C. Transportation Department

Brown, Emily S. Magnolia Elementary

Cage, Kathlyn B. Havre de Grace Middle

Canepa, Patricia M. Patterson Mill Middle

Carvell, Tracy L. Transportation Department

Christy, Laura K. Edgewood Elementary

Cillo, Tami M. John Archer

Clark, Jeroud M. Patterson Mill High

Collins, Tiff any A. Southampton Middle

Combs, Renee A. Dublin Elementary

Comer, Tracey L. Prospect Mill Elementary

Cook, Kenneth M. William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary

Coulter, Cliff ord R. Edgewood Middle

Cox, Audra L. Transportation Department

Cushen, Sara A. John Archer

Day, Matthew D. Fallston Middle

Decker, Kathleen M. Harford Glen

Dekowski, Megan L. North Bend Elementary

Dennison, Thomas E. Havre de Grace Elementary

Desir, Karen M. Abingdon Elementary

Diepold, Tiff any E. Aberdeen Middle

Dilworth, Kelly C. Homestead/Wakefi eld Elementary

Duff y, Barbara L. Roye-Williams Elementary

Dunn, Ardena J. Joppatowne High

Duracka, Juraj Riverside Elementary

Dutterer, Melissa C. Harford Technical High

Eaton, John F. North Harford Middle

Elliott, Lisa A. Homestead/Wakefi eld Elementary

Engelke, Kristen L. Norrisville Elementary

Etheridge, Mary T. William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary

Fantom, Suzanne L. Abingdon Elementary

Ferrari Puopolo, Lindsey L. Bel Air Middle

Ferrigno, Amy L. Aberdeen High

Fike, Rebecca C. Transportation Department

Fisher, Jacqueline N. North Bend Elementary

Fohl, Sandra L. John Archer

Foss, Kristien S. Bel Air Middle

Freda, Bradley L. Aberdeen High

Gabor, Christine A. George D. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale

Gasdia, Jennifer N. Havre de Grace Elementary

Gorham, Michele A. Havre de Grace Elementary

Guicheteau, Jodi L. Southampton Middle

Hamilton, Marc D. Hickory Elementary

Hammond, Heather L. Red Pump Elementary

Hampton, Shannon L. Aberdeen High

Hare, Jennifer R. Meadowvale Elementary

Harrity, Jeff rey C. Forest Hill Elementary

Harvey, Sharon M. Edgewood Elementary

Heller, Joseph E. Transportation Department

Herman, Angela M. Joppatowne Elementary

Hess, Lynn M. Jarrettsville Elementary

Hoagland, Drew E. Bel Air High

Hoagland, Jill A. Joppatowne High

Hockenberry, Patricia E. Transportation Department 17

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Holbrook, Mindy L. Transportation Department

Hoover, Jessica N. Fountain Green Elementary

Horton, Cassandra J. North Bend Elementary

Hoy, Bruce N. Patterson Mill Middle

Hulbert, Brad A. Emmorton Elementary

Jackson, Cynthia L. Southampton Middle

James, Ann V. Transportation Department

Jester, Dawn Y. North Harford High

Jewell, Kathleen D. Bel Air High

Johnson, David E. Ring Factory Elementary

Jones, Regina A. Bel Air High

Jones, Mary C. Harford Technical High

Jones, Beverly M. Magnolia Elementary

Kahler, Suzanne V. Dublin Elementary

Karczeski, Daniel J. Transportation Department

Keys, Diana North Harford High

Killoran, Craig S. Offi ce of Technology

King, Debra J. Harford Technical High

Koester, Matthew P. Joppatowne High

Kraft, Amy R. Homestead/Wakefi eld Elementary

Lambert, Christine T. Offi ce of Human Resources

Lambros, Cheryl A. John Archer

LaPenna, Diane C. Offi ce of Business Services

Lavrich, Meredith A. Havre de Grace High

Lears, Bonnie D. Southampton Middle

Leyburn, Megan E. North Harford Elementary

Lukas, Janet L. Deerfi eld Elementary

MacLachlan, Ashley M. Church Creek Elementary

Malek, Cynthia C. Patterson Mill Middle

Mangold, Amy E. Edgewood Elementary

Mank, Corinne M. Aberdeen Middle

Marszalek, Nicole H. Riverside Elementary

Martin, Judith L. Southampton Middle

Matthews, Barbara S. Offi ce of Human Resources

McAllister, Bernadine O. John Archer

McCarty, Kelly M. Roye-Williams Elementary

McDonough, Christina L. Bel Air High

McHugh, Lauren M. Church Creek Elementary

McKay, Melissa M. Aberdeen Middle

McKenna, Colleen M. Edgewood Middle

McMichael, Sandra J. Fallston High

McMullin, Andy M. Fallston Middle

Meadows, Joshua S. Hall’s Cross Roads Elementary

Merrick, Donna M. William S. James Elementary

Meserve, Barbara G. Patterson Mill Middle

Miller, Michelle L. William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary

Milway, Christine M. Southampton Middle

Minarik, Patricia N. William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary

Mitzel, Richard M. Hickory Elementary

Monk, Phyllis J. Transportation Department

Moore, Mondell A. Aberdeen High

Morrison, Stephanie L. Southampton Middle

Muff oletto, Lisa M. Fallston Middle

Mullen, Carol A. Transportation Department

Nesbitt, Wendy M. Darlington Elementary

Newberry, Melissa A. Fallston High

Newman, Strother M. C. Milton Wright High

Noto, Amanda C. Patterson Mill Middle

O’Neil, Charles T. Aberdeen Middle

O’Connor, Christine L. Magnolia Middle

Orsini, Jill C. Bel Air Middle

Patek, Matthew L. Fallston High

Paulson, Georgette S. Aberdeen Middle

Perkins, Theresa A. Ring Factory Elementary

Peters, Kim A. Havre de Grace Middle

Pfeifer, Carmi S. Ring Factory Elementary

Poetzl, Christina G. Havre de Grace High

Powell, Kristina M. Bel Air Elementary

Powell, Stephanie R. John Archer

Pruitt, James A. John Archer

Pryor, Denise A. Edgewood High

Quinn, Daniel M. Edgewood High

Raulie, Richard G. Offi ce of Business Services

Redmond, Jason R. Fallston High

Reilly, Jill A. Havre de Grace Middle

Roseland, Matthew J. Patterson Mill Middle 19

Rosenkrans, Aaron L. Riverside Elementary

Salters, Leslie A. Bel Air Middle

Scarff , Stacy L. Fallston Middle

Scheidler, Rose A. Havre de Grace High

Scherba, Lisa E. Dublin Elementary

Schmidt, Darlene J. Havre de Grace Elementary

Schoen, Tricia M. Health Services

Schuler, Cedd A. Bel Air High

Scott, Lisa M. Hickory Elementary

Seadler, Janine C. Edgewood Elementary

Sealover, Carolyn B. North Harford High

Sears, Patrick L. Bel Air Middle

Silvestri, Cindy A. Youth’s Benefi t Elementary

Simms, Dolores A. William S. James Elementary

Simone, Jennifer E. Deerfi eld Elementary

Smith, Ginny L. Offi ce of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Smith, Pamela M. Offi ce of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Smith, Susan M. North Harford Middle

Snyder, Kelly A. Aberdeen Middle

Snyder, Stacy L. Transportation Department

Solle, Carly A. Roye-Williams Elementary

Soule, Amanda R. Magnolia Elementary

Spakowski, Ann Marie P. Department of Special Education

Spenard, Amy D. Emmorton Elementary

Stern, Lauren J. Hall’s Cross Roads Elementary

Stewart, Steven T. Bel Air Middle

Stone, Gary L. Offi ce of Business Services

Strobl, Miranda L. Deerfi eld Elementary

Strother, Spencer S. North Harford Middle

Tackett, Brenda L. Bel Air High

Taylor, Anita C. Edgewood Middle

Thibeault, Wayne D. Patterson Mill High

Tompkins, Holly L. Youth’s Benefi t Elementary

Tress, Patricia E. George D. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale

Tress, Dorothy J. George D. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale

Underwood, Kristin C. Forest Hill Elementary

Velcenbach, Jackie M. North Harford High

Vickers, Mathew W. Joppatowne High20

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AcknowledgementsA very special thank you to Freedom Federal Credit Union for the generous sponsorship toward this year’s

recognition program. Their donation enabled us to provide you a special gift of your choice to refl ect your

achievement and our gratitude. We appreciate our community partnership with Freedom Federal Credit

Union.

Horticulture Program of Harford Technical High School..............................................................................................Flowers

Mr. Nunzio Fiorentino and Mr. Nathan Jourdan........................................................................................................Technology

Chuck Braungard, Walter Litzenberger, Aria Real...............................................................................Musical Entertainment

The Harford County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters aff ecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of the Board of Education of Harford County should be directed to the Manager of Communications, 410-588-5203.

Vocke, Elizabeth D. Hickory Elementary

Weakland, Jayme L. Patterson Mill High

Weidner, Tracey M. Riverside Elementary

Williams, Dwayne E. Offi ce of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Wing, Johanna E. George D. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale

Wiskman, Cindy L. Offi ce of Human Resources

Wittnebel, Melissa E. Youth’s Benefi t Elementary

Wolf, Stacey L. Magnolia Elementary

Wolfe, Brook D. Aberdeen High

Wolff , David H. Food Services Department

Wymer, Jeremiah D. North Harford High

Zakwieia, Monica M. Edgewood Middle

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SERVICE RECOGNITION DINNER - Harford County Public · PDF fileMS. DEBORAH A. ANDERSON Prospect Mill Elementary School Ms. Deborah Anderson attended the University of Maryland, College