Teacher Tour

The Teacher Tour, presented by the 2021 Teacher of the Year finalists, known as 5xStronger, recognizes and celebrates some of the fantastic and extraordinary teachers in our schools. Each month, nominations are accepted for teachers who are doing an outstanding job in a specific area. One winning teacher will be selected each month, but every nominee will be recognized in the HCPS 411 Update. The winning teacher will receive a surprise visit from the 5xStonger team and a special gift from one of our community partners.

For their fourth stop, 5xStronger recognized Erin Grad, of Bel Air Middle School!

"A good education can change anyone. A good teacher can change everything.” -Unknown

The importance of building positive and trusting relationships with students cannot be overstated. No matter the learning environment, the relationship between students and their teachers is critical. These positive relationships lead to improved academic results, motivate students, and boost positive behaviors.

A big, heartfelt thank you to our program sponsor, APGFCU, for their donations to our program!

• Aaliyah Pink, Church Creek Elementary School
• Alyssa Schiller, Churchville Elementary School
• Amanda Adams, George D. Lisby Elementary School at Hillsdale
• Betsy Colgan, Southampton Middle School
• Brittany Kleber, John Archer School
• Chelsea Pearce, George D. Lisby Elementary School at Hillsdale
• Christina Phillips, Patterson Mill Middle School
• Christina Robertson, Southampton Middle School
• Chyanna Collier, Edgewood Middle School
• Claudine Norton, Fallston Middle School
• Debra Lewis, Fallston Middle School
• Erin Grad, Bel Air Middle School
• Jackie Rosenkrans, John Archer School
• James Kane, Joppatowne Elementary School
• Jamie Laura Childs, Edgewood High School
• Jamie Prichard, Roye-Williams Elementary School
• Jen Staab, Church Creek Elementary School
• Jessica Gallison, John Archer School
• Kaitlyn Dwyer, Edgewood High School
• Katelynn Ruby-Leftridge, Havre de Grace Middle School
• Keelin Eder, John Archer School
• Kelvin Harris, Aberdeen High School
• Kiersten Helfer, John Archer School
• Kori Templeton, Roye-Williams Elementary School
• Kyle Dawe, Aberdeen High School
• Leigh Ann Moran, Southampton Middle School
• Madison Barrow, Church Creek Elementary School
• Marna LaPlante, North Harford Elementary School
• Mary (Louise) Mulligan, William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary School
• Mary Keleman, John Archer School
• Megan Bongiovanni, Joppatowne High School
• Megan Welsh, Roye-Williams Elementary School
• Melissa Davis, Fountain Green Elementary School
• Melynda Velez, Joppatowne High School
• Michelle Carlson, Ring Factory Elementary School
• Noah Hutton, Edgewood High School
• Joe Davis, C. Milton Wright High School
• James Tucci, Edgewood High School
• Erin Peace, George D. Lisby Elementary School at Hillsdale
• Amy Blizzard, Edgewood High School
• Alissa Thomas, Edgewood High School
• Neil Bittner, Southampton Middle School
• Olivia Costantini, Roye-Williams Elementary School
• Sarah Hipley, Bel Air Middle School
• Savannah Feist, Havre de Grace High School
• Selena Campbell, Abingdon Elementary School
• Tara Vorsteg, Edgewood High School
• Stephanie Bartholomew, William S. James Elementary School
• Stephanie Smetana, John Archer School
• Susan Birchfield, Norrisville Elementary School
• Theresa Krabitz, Fountain Green Elementary School
• Tina Mackey, Edgewood Middle School

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” -Benjamin Franklin

Engaged students are interested in the content, involved in the lesson, and invested in their learning. Engaging classrooms often have students that are excited, curious, and committed to learning. These classrooms can be identified by a positive and energetic environment, resulting in a deeper understanding and a higher level of retention. Do you know a teacher who is a master at engaging students in their content? Tell us about some of the amazing things they do to engage their students. They could be the next stop on our Teacher Tour!

Please use this link to nominate an outstanding teacher on or before May 15, 2022. They may be the next stop on our teacher tour!