HCPS Special Announcement
February 27, 2024
HCPS Announces Finalists for Celebration of Excellence in Education Awards
Nominees from Multiple Areas in the School System Recognized
Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) is proud to announce the finalists for all areas being honored at the 2024 Celebration of Excellence in Education. These areas include leadership, facilities, food and nutrition, technology, educational support professionals, and custodians.
Each nomination was carefully reviewed and scored by a judging panel to determine the finalists.
We congratulate the finalists of each award, listed below in alphabetical order:
Teacher of the Year
- Verna Hiser, Gifted and Talented Resource Teacher, Homestead/Wakefield Elementary School
- Jennifer Knapp, First Grade Teacher, Red Pump Elementary School
- Erica Richardson, Social Studies Teacher, Joppatowne High School
- Jennifer Selke, Teacher Specialist-Reading, Emmorton Elementary School
- Jill Truszkowski, Foreign Language Teacher-Spanish, C. Milton Wright High School
Principal of the Year
- Lisa Minutoli, Churchville Elementary School
- Laurie Namey, Magnolia Middle School
- Ronald Wooden, Old Post Road Elementary School
Assistant Principal of the Year
- Melissa McKay, Southampton Middle School
- Erin Morring, Magnolia Elementary School
- Tara Sample, Riverside Elementary School
Educational Support Professional of the Year
- Noel First, Administrative Support Specialist-Lead, Deerfield Elementary School
- Dwayne Howell, School Safety Liaison, Magnolia Middle School
- Beth Iampieri, Paraeducator, Forest Hill Elementary School
Food and Nutrition Worker of the Year
- Faiza Ansari, Food Service Worker, Homestead/Wakefield Elementary School
- Charles Coakley, Distribution Center Associate, Business Services
- Ann Garner, Satellite Kitchen Assistant, Emmorton Elementary School
Facilities Worker of the Year
- Anthony Frassetto, Boiler Technician, Facilities
- Donald “DJ” Smacher, Crew Chief-Plumbing and Heating, Facilities
- Ralph Williams, HVAC Technician, Facilities
Technology Staff Member of the Year
- Todd Floros, Printer I, Office of Technology
Custodian of the Year
- Vickie Brezna Preston, Custodian, Havre de Grace Middle School
- Harvey Cage, Chief Custodian Level IV, Havre de Grace Middle School
- David Johnson, Custodian, Ring Factory Elementary School
A surprise announcement for each award winner will take place at the Celebration of Excellence in Education event, scheduled for April 9, 2024.
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