
Teacher Tour
presented by 5xStronger
January 2023
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 or level. 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 5xStronger team and a special gift from one of our community partners.
This month, 5xStronger recognized the amazing educators in elementary schools! Each and every day our elementary teachers are preparing and inspiring our littlest learners through innovative practices, engaging classrooms, and exciting activities to spark creativity.
For the first stop of the year, 5xStronger recognized Laura Sprague, of Joppatowne Elementary School!
Celebrating Laura in her classroom
Congratulations to all January nominees
Laura Sprague, Joppatowne Elementary School
Emily Bridges, North Harford Elementary School
Danielle Basiliere, Churchville Elementary School
Stephanie Harris, Roye-Williams Elementary School
Chris Hedges, Havre de Grace Elementary School
Jennifer Covert, North Harford Elementary School
Elizabeth Combs, Dublin Elementary School
Lauren Bull, Red Pump Elementary School
Maureen Leiss, Fountain Green Elementary School
Lynda Richardson, Roye-Williams Elementary School
Jaclyn Rosenkrans, Harford Academy
Kiersten Helfer, Harford Academy
Sandra Finley, Harford Academy
Shani Goodman, Magnolia Elementary School
Amanda Kriete, Norrisville Elementary School
Jennifer Selke, Emmorton Elementary School
Lauren Klisavage, William S. James Elementary School
Katherine Ayres, Youth’s Benefit Elementary School
Emily Crocker, Hickory Elementary School
Sara Shoemaker, Old Post Road Elementary School
Jillian Pfeifer, Hickory Elementary School
Erin Kohr, Jarrettsville Elementary School
Krista Harris Hermann, Harford Academy
Dena Zorbach, Harford Academy
Alex Pfeifer, Roye-Williams Elementary School
Danielle Still, Church Creek Elementary School
Jennifer Elkins, Church Creek Elementary School
Colleen Kavanagh, Norrisville Elementary School
Jessica Cutchin, Joppatowne Elementary School
Teacher Tour Stop 2: Middle School
For their second stop, 5xStronger is looking to highlight and recognize one middle school teacher. Do you know a middle school educator who is exceptional in professional growth, classroom management, technology, positive relationships, and/or student engagement? We would love to hear about them and share some of the wonderful things they are doing in their classrooms to promote student learning at the middle school level!
Please use this link to nominate a middle school teacher on or before February 14, 2023. They may be the next stop on our teacher tour!