Post on 06-Feb-2018
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.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
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
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
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.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
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.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
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
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
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.
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
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.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
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
Major Awards Received:
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
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
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.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
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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Personal Interests/Hobbies:
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.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
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
Major Awards Received:
HCAC, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., President Award, 2007 Outstanding Business Educator Award, Stratford University, 1988
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
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.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
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
Major Awards Received:
Aberdeen High School State Champion Soccer Team – Head Coach, 1979 Aberdeen High School State Champion Softball Team – Assistant Coach, 1979
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
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.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
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
Major Awards Received:
Melvin Jones Award, Lions Club International, 2006
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
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.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
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
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
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)
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
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
Major Awards Received:
Harford County Secondary School Recipient – Simon A. McNeely Award, 2004
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
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.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
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
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
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
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History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
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
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
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.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
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.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
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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Personal Interests/Hobbies:
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.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
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
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
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.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
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
Major Awards Received:
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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Personal Interests/Hobbies:
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.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
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
Major Awards Received:
Simon McNeely Award for Health Education, 2011 NFHS Maryland State Baseball Coach of the Year, 2002
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Personal Interests/Hobbies:
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.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
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
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
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.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
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
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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
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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