HCPS 411 Update

Harford County Board of Education members and school system leaders embarked on their second Grati-Tour of the school year on February 6, 2024. These tours are just one way to personally express gratitude to staff and see firsthand how their work supports our students. This tour visited our three operations annexes: Food and Nutrition, Facilities, and Transportation. Staff at each stop were provided a card for a free treat from Chick-fil-A of Harford County, the Grati-Tour's sponsor.

Check out the video below of the Grati-Tour featuring footage from each stop!

Effective July 1, 2024, all employees will experience a change to their benefit deduction cycle, moving from a 20 or 24 deduction cycle to a 22 pay deduction cycle for all 10-, 11-, and 12-month employees.

Details of this Change: All employees, regardless of whether in a 10-, 11-, or 12-month position, will transition to a singular deduction cycle that will occur over 22 consecutive pays throughout the fiscal year. Annual deductions will occur from September 1 through June 30 for all employees. During this period, the healthcare deduction includes the cost of your coverage in July and August; you do not need to make additional payments during these months. Employees will see their first 2024-2025 school year deduction as part of the September 13, 2024, pay date.

• Changes for 10-month employees: You will now have your healthcare premiums for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and flexible spending spread out over 22 pays rather than 20 pays. This change will not impact pension and other deductions not listed.
• Changes for 11- and 12-month employees: You will now have your healthcare premiums for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and flexible spending spread out over 22 pays rather than 24 pays. You will no longer have a deduction for your above-listed healthcare contributions for pay received in July and August. This change will not impact pension and other deductions not listed.

Why Is This Change Being Made? All employees are currently deducted through different deduction cycles based on their status as 10-, 11-, or 12-month employees. Moving all employees to a singular deduction cycle provides a simplified understanding of which posted premium applies specifically to individuals, helping to improve communication and understanding of an employee's benefits. This change will also provide simplified administration and understanding of deductions when employees transfer positions that would cause their deduction cycle to change.

What Do I Need To Do? As an employee, you do not need to do anything for this change to occur. This change will happen automatically for all employees enrolled in a medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and/or flexible spending benefit program. However, we request that you review your current elections during the upcoming Open Enrollment period in May 2024 and complete any election changes as appropriate. Enrollment changes made during the Open Enrollment period will take effect on July 1. Deduction changes will take effect in September, and no deductions for 11- and 12-month employees will occur during July and August.

More information will be available in the upcoming months leading up to this change taking effect on July 1, 2024. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Benefits Office at benefits@hcps.org.

Over the past few years, Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) Blueprint Committees and workgroups have been working through various requirements of legislation known as the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. Over one-hundred and fifty (150+) people serve on these committees with approximately a third of the members representing central office stakeholders, a third participating as school-based stakeholders, and a third representing community partners. As a result of this work, HCPS drafted a Blueprint Implementation Plan.

To inform this process, the HCPS Office of Strategic Initiative collaborated with the Office of Research and Program Evaluation to administer a multi-stakeholder survey in February and March of 2023. This survey was designed to gather feedback on the Blueprint Implementation Plan from several stakeholder groups.

Linked here is an extensive report on the Initial Blueprint Implementation Plan Survey Analysis. The document thoroughly outlines the results of both closed and open-ended question analyses. Questions regarding this information should be directed to Katie Ridgway, in Strategic Initiatives, at Katie.Ridgway@hcps.org or 410-809-6327.

Annual leave allows eligible staff members an opportunity to get much needed and uninterrupted down time in order to decompress from the stress of the work environment. Use of annual leave is strongly encouraged in order to enjoy leisure time activities, time to focus on mental health, as well as the ability to connect with family and friends, either near or far. Employees are strongly encouraged to use the annual leave available to them.

Please note that carry-over of accrued annual leave will follow the guidelines as stated in your respective negotiated agreement at the end of the fiscal year.

Questions regarding this information should be directed to Human Resources at 410-588-5226.

We are in the process of identifying current NBCTs interested in serving as readers for current National Board candidates. As you likely remember from your own journey, the support of a reader is greatly appreciated and is a valuable support for candidates. The Professional Development Office is grateful for all willing to consider supporting and will be able to pay readers. You can commit to doing only 1-2 if you wish, or you are welcome to do more. We will provide more information and training to those interested. Complete this survey to let us know if you are interested.

Are you a Paraeducator or Inclusion Helper interested in a teaching career? If you currently hold an associate’s degree and have an interest in teaching, please see this flier for information about our new partnership with Towson University. This is a part-time pathway for individuals interested in earning their bachelor's degree in Elementary Education/Special Education.

If you are interested in learning more about this program, please attend our information session with Towson University on February 13, 2024, at 6:00 pm. Please use this link to join the session.

Save the date for Morgan State University's open house event: March 6, 2024. See the event flier for more information.

Shomari Zachary, a teacher specialist at Joppatowne High School, is requesting untenured teachers to complete a brief survey regarding the implementation of critical thinking skills. This survey is a part of his dissertation and has been approved by the Office of Accountability. The survey is voluntary and anonymous.

The study aims to investigate the perceptions, preparation, and practices of pre-service and novice teachers within teacher preparation programs and school districts to examine teacher readiness and barriers that prevent the implementation of critical thinking. The survey consists of five demographic questions, 10 Likert scale questions, and four open-ended questions and should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.

The researcher may request a follow-up interview for interested individuals. If interested, participants may respond to that in the survey. Untenured teachers may complete the survey here.

Any questions should be directed to Shomari.Zachary@hcps.org.

Only HCPS-approved digital resources can be used with students. Categorized by essential or supplemental, the HCPS approved digital resources live on the TrustEd Apps dashboard. All resources must go through a rigorous process for review by content area, accessibility, integration with our digital ecosystem and data privacy. Access all approved digital resources of the TrustEd Apps Dashboard in Canvas (Access TrustEd Apps Dashboard Directions).

Would you like to suggest a new digital resource to be considered for review? Complete a submission form located in the Innovation in Learning Resource Course.

Once you have accessed the Innovation in Learning Resource Course, select the Digital Resources button on the Home page. Next, select the Digital Resources Submission button.

If you are not already enrolled in the course, then use this link to self-enroll: https://harford.instructure.com/enroll/GRL383.

If you are enrolled in the course, then use this link: https://harford.instructure.com/courses/62281.

Digital Resource submissions will be accepted February 8-22, 2024.

There have been significant legislative changes at the state level around the use of cannabis in recent years. This year, the Maryland General Assembly enacted legislation that will allow individuals 21 and older to purchase cannabis products legally from a licensed dispensary, beginning on July 1, 2023. 2023 Md. Laws, ch. 254. However, it is important to keep in mind that, despite these changes, cannabis continues to be classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law, and its use remains illegal under federal law.

The policies and regulations set forth by the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act apply directly to the use of cannabis in schools, including child care facilities located in schools, even if such use might be permitted under State law. All employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors are required to comply with this law and may not distribute, possess, use, or be under the influence of cannabis while in schools or during working hours, including but not limited to while transporting students or attending school-sponsored activities.

If you have any questions, please contact our Staff and Labor Relations Department at 410-588-5311.

Bel Air Elementary School is celebrating African American History Month by highlighting the literary contributions of African Americans. What better place to see this on full display than in the Media Center. Way to shine, BULLDOGS!!

Special shout out to BAES Media Specialist Donna Smith!

The Harford Tech Cobras are celebrating African Americans and the arts in a big way. Art students at Harford Technical High School studied contributions made by African American artists and innovators and created works of art inspired by them. Their artwork will be submitted to the Reginald F. Lewis Museum as part of a special exhibit. Advanced Art students Destiny Boyd, Gabriel Meyers, Jordan Hill, and Olivia Ruocco are showing off their artwork. Congratulations to these gifted artists!

Special shout out to HTHS Art Teacher Laura Prevas!

North Harford High School drama students are honing their public speaking and organizational abilities by crafting portraits of African American artists. These portraits are then integrated into presentations featuring the artist's biography, accomplishments, and the students' personal reflections.

Special shout out to NHHS Drama Teacher Nancy Green!

Congratulations to all February Communi-Team Adventure nominees! The February adventure participants traveled to Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, MD on February 1, 2024 to volunteer and support the participants of the annual Cool Schools Plunge! Nominees were recognized for demonstrating one or more of the following values: inclusion, equity, celebration, leadership, and/or perseverance.

Everyone had a wonderful morning, “freezin’ for a reason,” supporting all participants. Congratulations again to all nominees and THANK YOU to all of our wonderful nominators! You are all an integral part of our schools’ success and it brings us so much joy to help celebrate our peers. We sincerely appreciate all of the work you do each day to support our students and each other.

Is there an HCPS staff member that you would like to recognize through the Communi-Team Adventure? Be on the lookout for the next Communi-Team Adventure announcement in a future issue of the HCPS 411 Update!

The HCPS Bowtie Breakfast program celebrates Central Office employees who consistently serve others in a BIG (Bold, Invested, Genuine) way. Honorees are nominated by colleagues to attend Superintendent Bulson’s virtual event held each month. Congratulations to the February 2024 honorees! Join us in celebrating our awesome HCPS staff!

This month, Mary Hastler, CEO of Harford County Public Libraries, joined Dr. Eric Davis as our guest DJ to help kickoff the event. Thank you to Mary for helping us celebrate our honorees.

We'd also like to give a BIG thank you to our program sponsor, Freedom Federal Credit Union! We are able to provide our honorees with a special treat courtesy of their generosity.

Joppatowne High School is excited to host its first annual Historically Black College and University College Fair on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Several historically black colleges and universities will be represented along with members of the Pan Hellenic Council. All are invited to attend; those planning to participate are encouraged to RSVP through the QR code on the flier.

What a wonderful event by the Harford County Education Foundation supporting our teachers!

The next "Engage for Education Listening Session" will be held at North Harford High School on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This is an opportunity for staff and out community to meet face-to-face with Board Vice President Hahn and Board President Poynton and have their voices heard.

Applications are now being accepted for ESY and Summer Program Coordinator positions. Interested candidates should submit an online application. To access the application, click on Employment Opportunities (yellow sun icon) on the HCPS website: www.hcps.org.

Extended School Program (ESY) – Site Coordinator I

For more information, contact Jeff Hoffman, Coordinator of Special Education, at Jeffrey.Hoffman@hcps.org

Elementary Summer Learning Program – Site Coordinator I

Middle School Summer Learning Program – Site Coordinator I

High School Summer Learning Program – Site Coordinator I

High School Summer Learning Program – Site Coordinator II

For more information, contact Becky Pensero, Coordinator of Supplemental Instruction at Rebecca.Pensero@hcps.org

Summer Swim Learning Program – Site Coordinator I

For more information, contact Kilo Mack, Supervisor of Physical Education and Health at Kilo.Mack@hcps.org

Transportation Summer Coordinator – Site Coordinator I

For more information, contact Cathy Bendis, Director of Transportation at Cathy.Bendis@hcps.org

Applications are now being accepted for Summer Programs. For immediate consideration, interested candidates should submit an online application by March 1, 2024. Please note that current employees should use the designated internal application. We anticipate initial offers to occur after April 1st and additional offers will be made until all vacant positions are filled.

To access an employment application, please visit the “Employment Opportunities” section of the HCPS website at www.hcps.org, or click here. Summer Program Employment Information can also be accessed on the HCPS website under the About Us banner. Select Current Vacancies/Summer Program.

Positions:

• Audiologist
• Braille Transcriber
• Inclusion Helper
• Interpreter for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
• Paraeducator
• School Counselor
• School Nurse
• School Safety Liaison (Summer Program Sites only)
• Social Worker (ESY Program only)
• Speech-Language Pathologist/Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
• Summer Swim Instructor
• Teacher

• Special Education Infants & Toddlers
• Special Education ESY Elementary & Early Interventions Programs
• Special Education ESY Secondary
• Special Education ESY Harford Academy
• Special Education ESY Swan Creek
• Special Education Child Find Test Center
• Elementary Summer School Learning Program for Mathematics and Reading – Pre-K through Grade 5
• Middle School Summer Learning Program for Mathematics and Unified Arts
• High School Summer Learning Program for Mathematics, English, Science, and Social Studies
• High School Physical Education Summer Learning Program
• Summer Swim Program

Course Title: IIRP Restorative Practices for Educators

Course Description: Building and strengthening relationships and community is a critical component of school culture. Restorative practices are an essential process for creating a positive learning environment, building social capital, and resolving relational issues.

During your training session, you will learn the fundamental theory and practices for engaging with students, staff, and parents in your school setting.

Topics include the importance of being explicit about practice, how to set high expectations while being supportive, and ways to build community in your setting. We will discuss giving direct feedback, asking questions that foster accountability, and using effective methods to resolve common conflicts.

You will learn to apply the restorative practices continuum, understanding which restorative processes are best for achieving certain goals or responding to particular situations. We will focus specifically on facilitating circles, an essential process for creating a positive learning environment and school culture. Circles can be used both proactively and responsively to build social capital, sustain relationships, address social problems, and respond when harm occurs. Participants will spend time planning circles to use in their schools.

CANVAS Pre-Work Modules: All participants must complete the RA for Educators Canvas Modules before attending their scheduled training.

Location: These training sessions will be offered in person at the indicated locations or virtually via a TEAMS link sent by the course instructor.

Session Format: There is a Max 24 participants per session and 14 participants need to be registered for the course to run. Session formats are subject to change based on registration. You will be notified by email of any format changes.

Permissions: If you are registering for an in-person weekday training session, you will need to obtain permission from your principal to attend. Sub-coverage pay will be provided.

Payment: For HCPS staff completing the Canvas modules and training outside of their duty day, the compensation rate is the $25/hr. negotiated rate.

Hector Registration Links:

VIRTUAL: https://www.hcps.org/registration/workshops/workshops.aspx?filter=1814

IN-PERSON: https://www.hcps.org/registration/workshops/workshops.aspx?filter=1813

Questions:

Please email Faith Buxton at faith.buxton@hcps.org.

Finances can affect many aspects of life, such as your emotions and sense of well-being, so it’s essential to adopt good financial habits. For five tips to help manage debt click here. If you’d like to learn more, please schedule a one-on-one meeting with your dedicated Lincoln Financial Advisor today by visiting the HCPS Lincoln Microsite.

February is American Heart Month

February is the time of year we encourage all to focus on their cardiovascular health. Heart health is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. Luckily, heart disease is largely preventable, and we have the power to protect ourselves against it by taking an active role in our health and well-being. Small heart-healthy habits like adding more movement throughout the day and choosing healthier foods can significantly protect the health and longevity of our hearts. This American Heart Month, we encourage everyone to prioritize heart health. Click here for more information.

February CareFirst Wellbeing Challenge – Level Up Steps Challenge

Taking more steps daily is one way to improve your heart health and overall fitness. Celebrate Heart Health Month this February by committing to add more movement to your day. Whether you prefer a leisurely walk outside or a Zumba class with your friends, it's time to take your fitness to the next level! Click here to learn more about the CareFirst Wellbeing challenge and how to join.

Blood Pressure: A Vital Force for Life

February 16, 2024, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Maintaining healthy blood pressure is critical for healthy living. In this session, participants will learn about what blood pressure is, why it is important to maintain healthy blood pressure, and what the risk factors are for high blood pressure. Participants will take away helpful tips for incorporating healthy changes like exercise and good nutrition to improve their blood pressure and tips for sustaining these healthy lifestyle changes will be shared. Click here to register to attend this event.

Cholesterol – The Good, The Bad, and the Strategies You Need

February 27, 2024, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

This webinar will teach participants strategies for raising their "good" (HDL) cholesterol, techniques for lowering "bad" (LDL) cholesterol, and receive healthy and delicious recipes that are simple to prepare. Click here to register to attend this event.

How can you explore strategies to foster meaningful connections this month?

We recognize the importance of meaningful connections, and BurnAlong's February events are dedicated to cultivating these valuable relationships. Join BurnAlong and your colleagues as you embark on a journey to strengthen the bonds that connect us all, fostering a sense of community and well-being. To help those beginning this process, BurnAlong is hosting live events throughout February:

• February 8 at 12:00 p.m.: Creating Community in Wellness
• February 21 at 12:00 p.m.: The Secrets to a Healthier Heart
• February 29 at 12:00 p.m: Building Resilient Relationships

Looking for More Class Recommendations?

Click on the calendar below to access suggested classes for February:

Did you know BurnAlong is free for you and your friends?

You have access to four (4) free family subaccounts, so you can start sharing today! It takes just a minute to send one, and they'll get free, unlimited access to BurnAlong all year. Click here to invite a subaccount.

Take BurnAlong with You!

Join thousands of others on their health and wellness journey by downloading the Mobile App. Available in iOS and Android, take BurnAlong with you by downloading the app today!

What is BurnAlong?

As a reminder, BurnAlong is our health and wellness partner who provides you and your family with more than 23,000 live and on-demand online classes from 5,000+ credentialed instructors at no cost to you.

To activate your complimentary account, get started by visiting https://fit.burnalong.com/hcps. If you have any trouble accessing your account, contact customercare@burnalong.com. Find out more about BurnAlong in this brief video.

CareFirst Virtual Care Offering Update

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) members can now access a full suite of services through CloseKnit. CareFirst Video Visit is no longer available. This change does not impact your ability to use telemedicine offerings from other providers in the CareFirst network.

CloseKnit is a full-service virtual health offering designed around you. Services include:

• Primary care (ages 18+)
• Urgent adult/pediatric care (ages 2+)
• Behavioral and mental health therapy
• Psychiatry
• Lactation consulting
• Nutritional counseling
• and more!

Download the CloseKnit app from the Apple App Store or Google Play, or visit closeknithealth.com. Ensure your member ID card is handy when setting up your account.

Employees who wish to provide feedback on their experience(s) obtaining medications through CVS retail pharmacies are advised to complete the CVS/Caremark Service Reporting Tool, available on SharePoint. This report is monitored bi-weekly by a member of the Benefits Office for further assistance and tracking of member service feedback. To access this form, visit the Harford County Public Schools – SharePoint Home Page.

As always, if there is an immediate need or concern when obtaining medication, please email benefits@hcps.org so that a member of the Benefits Office can assist you more quickly.

The Maryland State Retirement and Pension System and the Community College of Baltimore County are providing State Pension members the opportunity to participate in pre-retirement webinars. These sessions provide vital retirement information to pension system members, including the Maryland State Pension, Legal Issues, Social Security Benefits, and Financial Planning.

• February 12 & 13 (CRN 77177)
  

• March 14 (CRN 77185)
• April 6 (CRN 77192)
• April 17 (CRN 77194)
• May 2 (CRN 77198)
• May 29 & 30 (CRN 77265)
  
• June 7 (CRN 77205)
• June 26 (CRN 77209)

Seminars:

• April 5 – Harford Community College (CRN 77189)
• June 25 - Harford Community College (CRN 77203)

To register, please visit https://www.ccbcmd.edu/ceed-preretirement-county. You will receive an email with site-specific information for those participating in person. Those participating in the online events will receive a separate link to join the date-specific event.

Please Note: These sessions are not affiliated with HCPS and will not include HCPS-specific information, such as retiree healthcare.

Presented by Acentra Health Employee Assistance Program

Developing professional influence comes with many benefits. Those with influence are often well-regarded and sought after for their input and insight, frequently serve as mentors, and find it easy to gain the support of others. Participants learn the art of being a positive influencer and how to inspire those around them, whether at work, at home, or in the community. Click here to learn more.

Date: Available on demand beginning February 20, 2024

Broadcast Length: 50 minutes
How to Access: Go to your EAP website: www.EAPHelpLink.com. Enter your code: HCPS and look for Online Seminars in the lower left-hand corner of this homepage, or you can search for them by title.

The Employee Assistance Program is available to employees and their families anytime, any day, and is a free, confidential program to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.

Employees and their family members can call Acentra Health 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, toll-free at (866) 795-5701 to visit their website online at www.EAPhelplink.com.

Presented by the HCPS Wellness Committee in partnership with HealthyWage

The HCPS Wellness Committee is excited to announce its partnership with HealthyWage in its $10,000 School Team Weight Loss Challenge that kicks off on January 26, 2024. This challenge brings people together and provides support with coaching, education, and an exciting team-based approach.

Participating in the $10,000 School Team Challenge can offer several advantages. Benefits include accountability, social support, healthy competition, various perspectives and ideas, emotional boots, and long-term lifestyle changes. Working together allows you to explore various strategies, learn from each other's experiences, and build a foundation for long-term success.

What to Know:

• Compete against other teams from organizations to lose the greatest percentage of weight in 12 weeks to win the GRAND PRIZE of $10,000! Organizations that have at least 50 total participants will receive a top team prize of $1,500 (as long as they aren’t the grand prize-winning team).
• Create a team of five (5) coworkers, friends, and/or family members. Don’t have a team? No problem – HealthyWage will match you up with one!
• There is a participant registration fee of $84 (individuals can elect to pay this fee in three payments of $28). However, you will earn back your registration fee by achieving a weight loss of 10% or more in 9 months!
• Not looking to lose weight but want to participate? Register as a team cheerleader for free and support your five teammates (limit one cheerleader per team). If you’re on a winning team, you’ll win an equal share of the cash prize!

The challenge starts on January 26 and ends on April 19, 2024. For questions, contact HealthyWage at info@healthywage.com or 888-636-3832.

With Retirewise, you'll be on your way to making smarter financial decisions and creating an action plan that works for you. From budgeting and building an emergency fund to determining your investment options and creating a will, there's something for everyone to learn.

Each Retirewise session has different topics that build on each other:

• Building the Foundation: Understand your financial and retirement planning basics by creating a budget, and learn about compound interest, tax diversification, and inflation.
• Creating & Managing Wealth: Review the principles of investing, including how to get started, different types of investments, and their common risks and strategies.
• Establishing Your Retirement Income Stream: Learn how to examine risks, manage assets, and structure a retirement income stream to address your retirement needs and wants.
• Making the Most of What You Have: Review your employer's benefits and how they can fit into your plan while covering estate planning, Medicare options, and life and disability income insurance.

Workshop Details:

Session 1: Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Session 2: Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Session 3: Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Session 4: Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. EST

If asked for the company name, enter Harford County Public Schools.

Click here to reserve your spot! Register online now.

On the fence? Here's a sneak peek of what to expect.

"I would like to give a huge HCPS shout out to Nurse Amy Garrison from Churchville ES. I was conducting routine personal business at a local Bel Air merchant when during casual conversation with the associate, he mentioned that his son was recently diagnosed with a medical condition requiring significant attention from the school nurse. The parent had nothing but wonderful things to say about the nurse and how relieved he is that the school nurse is extremely knowledgeable and caring and that she goes far beyond expectations to help the student and family manage the new diagnosis. The associate was not aware that I work for HCPS. After asking which school his son attends, I learned that Amy Garrison was the school nurse. I have never worked directly in a school with Amy; but, many years ago, I had the opportunity of co-sponsoring a field trip to ensure students in need were able to receive eyewear. During that experience, I found Amy to be a dedicated HCPS employee and healthcare professional. It was a pleasure to hear a parent praise her commitment so highly. Way to go, Amy!"

-Catherine Michel, Media Technician, Riverside Elementary School

Celebrating Library Partnerships: Shout out to Eliza Wagoner, English Teacher at Havre de Grace Middle High School

Eliza developed a Pride and Prejudice themed celebration where her AP Literature students came to the library, many dressed in ballgowns and gloves, to teach the class about an aspect of the Regency Era after a thorough, not-always-easy analysis of Jane Austin’s novel.

Students impressed all who sat and learned, with lessons on historically accurate types of dancing and music, how to make English scones, Jane Austin characters as modern-day musicals, and more…all while sipping on tea using the fancy china.

Brava, Eliza! You created a memorable, yet educational atmosphere that the students in your class will not soon forget! Students were engaged in discussions about the book, its themes, and relevance to modern society. Thanks for inspiring and guiding our students--your dedication to cultivating a love for literature and fostering a spirit of creativity within our students is truly commendable.

• Lauren Farmer, Social Worker, Magnolia Middle School
• Gregory Kehl, Physical Education, North Harford Middle School
• Kaitlyn Castillo, Social Studies, Bel Air High School
• Sebastian Lonigro, Physical Science Teacher, Aberdeen Middle School
• Allison Raney, Kindergarten Teacher, Fountain Green Elementary School
• Tracy Schroder, Custodian I - Shift 2, Youth's Benefit Elementary School
• Heather Walker, Paraeducator, Ring Factory Elementary School
• Meticia James, Custodian I - Shift 2, Forest Hill Elementary School
• Mark Huber, Custodian I - Shift 2, Southampton Middle School
• Pamela Bentley, Custodian II - Shift 2, Magnolia Middle School
• Stacy Brzozowski, Paraeducator, Ring Factory Elementary School
• Jennifer Rittershofer, Inclusion Helper, Homestead Wakefield Elementary School
• Madeline Simms, School Bus Attendant, Transportation Department
• Ashley Junick, Administrative Support Assistant, Aberdeen High School

Email: HCPS.411@hcps.org