Dear Blueprint North Star Sub-committee members, Blueprint Steering Committee members, all Blueprint committee members and supporters, and all friends of Dr. William “Bill” B. Seccurro,

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Bill. Mr. Seccurro has been a steadfast supporter of education in Harford County, Maryland. After serving Harford County Public Schools for 34 ½ years, Bill enjoyed a second career as the President and CEO of the Harford County Chamber of Commerce for ten and a half years. He was a very active member of the Harford Business Roundtable for Education, later serving as the Chair of the Executive Committee. We had the honor of working closely with Bill as we established the Blueprint North Star Committee. His guidance, enthusiasm, and positive attitude helped us meet many milestones and set in motion many lasting initiatives. His tireless dedication to our community has left an indelible mark on our schools and our children's futures.

As we remember Bill and reflect on his life, we are filled with gratitude for his many contributions and the impact he had on our community. We invite you to join us in celebrating his life and legacy, and in offering our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Katie Ridgway, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Blueprint Coordinator

Ashley Bowley, Administrative Assistant - Strategic Initiatives

Bill’s contributions to education in Harford County have made a lasting impact on the lives of countless students, teachers, and families. Through his leadership and commitment, Bill has helped to build a strong and thriving education community in Harford County. Bill served in countless roles, including:

• 34+ Years as a teacher and administrator for HCPS
• Teacher of Industrial Arts at Bel Air High School
• Assistant Principal at Aberdeen High School
• The 1st Principal of Harford Technical High School
• Supervisor of Vocational Technical Education (Career & Technology Education)
• President and CEO of Harford County Chamber of Commerce
• Chair of the Harford Business Roundtable for Education
• Chair of the Harford County Student Trades Foundation
• Co-Chair of the Blueprint North Star Sub-Committee

"Bill was not only a dedicated leader in education, but also a friend and mentor to many who knew him."

-Sean Bulson, Superintendent of Harford County Public Schools

"Bill Securro was the kindest man I have ever met. Not only was he a lifelong supporter of education, but he simply cared about people. His contributions as the President and CEO of the Harford County Chamber of Commerce were significant and his impact on Harford County have been immeasurable. Bill, we will miss you greatly."

-Patrice Ricciardi, Board of Education Member

“I first got to know Bill when I became an assistant principal 22 years ago. Bill has always been a legend in the ranks in HCPS and became a mentor for me. He was always available with a smile, advice, and a helping hand. His knowledge about administration and helping students to earn technical skills was extraordinary. Having the opportunity to co-facilitate our Blueprint North Star team over the last year has been a pleasure. Bill had the opportunity to bring a calm confidence to our team that will be sorely missed in the future. I am so grateful to have known Bill and I wish his family peace in this difficult time.”

-Michael O’Brien, Executive Director of Secondary School Instruction and Performance, Blueprint North Star Sub-committee Co-chair

“I have known Dr. William Seccurro for over 30 years. During this time, Dr. Seccurro has been a mentor and inspiration to me personally to serve Harford County Public Schools, our community and Career and Technical Education (CTE) to the best of my ability. Dr. Seccurro passion for CTE was the driving force for Harford County to add a Vocational Center to better serve the community needs and workforce demands. This vision and passion resulted in Harford Technical High Schools that now serves over 1000 CTE students with 17 unique CTE programs. Dr. Seccurro also was a driving force in the state of Maryland that changed COMAR and Maryland graduation requirements which resulted in the states Technology Education requirement for all Maryland graduates. He served Harford County tirelessly as a part of the HCPS Blueprint Committee, Student Trades Foundation Chairman, and advocate for HCPS and CTE until his passing. Dr. Seccurro will be remembered as a mentor, leader, advocate, and a pillar for CTE, HCPS and Harford county.”

-Rob Limpert, Supervisor of Magnet and CTE Programs Curriculum and Assessment

“Bill was a kind and skilled man who led by example. He had a great sense of humor and had a calming presence to those around him. He was deeply passionate about building a better community through supporting, encouraging, and educating our students and strengthen our local businesses. Through his leadership Harford county has benefited greatly from his knowledge and expertise in supporting our local businesses and providing our students with opportunities to pursue their passions. Those opportunities allowed them to obtain the skills necessary to become future leaders and businessman in their community. He will be missed greatly.”

-Faith Buxton, Special Education Teacher Specialist & Facilitator of the Blueprint North Star Sub-Committee

We are honored to celebrate the many ways in which Bill has impacted our community, and to honor his memory through our ongoing work. We will continue finding “a path forward together.” As we come together to honor Bill, we take comfort in knowing that his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Donations may be made in Bill’s memory to the William B. Seccurro Teacher Education Scholarship sponsored through the Harford County Chamber of Commerce or the Muscular Dystrophy Association.