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PROGRAM
Cocktail Hour
Greetings & Introductions............................................................Ms. Jean A. Mantegna
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
The Prayer...........................................................Miss Aria Real, Aberdeen High School
by David Foster
accompanied by Mr. Walter Litzenberger
Moment of Reflection
Dinner
Welcome.............................................................................................Dr. Robert M. Tomback
Superintendent of Schools
Remarks................................................................................................Mr. James D. Thornton
Board of Education of Harford County
Ms. Kristin M. Schaub
2013-14 HCPS Teacher of the Year
Ms. Patrice J. Ricciardi
Business Development Specialist
Freedom Federal Credit Union
Presentation of Service Awards
10 and 20 years...................................................................................................Ms. Mantegna
Dr. Howard R. Kutcher
Senior Manager of Human Resources
30 and 40 years.....................................................................................Mr. Joseph P. Licata
Chief of Administration
Closing.....................................................................................................................Ms. Mantegna
MENU
Fresh Vegetable Display and Cheese Displays w/ Assorted Dips
Garden Fresh Tossed Salad
Chicken Francaise or Sliced Roast Beef w/ Bordelaise Sauce
Herb Roasted New Potatoes and Glazed Carrots
Double Fudge Chocolate Cake
Years of Service
MS. DEBORAH A. ANDERSON
Prospect Mill Elementary School
Ms. Deborah Anderson attended the University of Maryland, College Park, where she received a Bachelor of Science
degree. She went on to receive her master’s in education from Towson University. Later in her career, she received
her plus 30 with a focus in science and technology.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
Third Grade Teacher, Prospect Mill Elementary School
Fourth Grade Teacher, Prospect Mill Elementary School
1976-2013
1973-1976
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Gardening; Reading; Going to the movies with her daughter; Relaxing on the beach in Fenwick Island, Delaware;
Traveling with her family; Spending time with friends, especially over a cup of tea at “Tea by Two”
Ms. Anderson has been married to Michael J. Anderson, a retired Harford County physical education teacher, for 38
years. They have lived on Greenspring Road near Darlington for most of their married life and enjoy the peace and
quiet of living in the country. They have two children, Ann Anderson and Michael Anderson. Ann is a physician’s assistant
working in the emergency room at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. Michael works on the production team for
WBAL radio and helps produce the Ravens games.
MRS. MARCIA S. BOCCIA
Bel Air Middle School
Mrs. Marcia Boccia is a graduate of Harford County Public Schools, having received her high school diploma in 1969
from Aberdeen High School. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Salisbury University and a
master’s degree in education and reading from Towson University. She received her graduate certificate in education
administration from Loyola College and has completed additional graduate credits at Loyola College, Goucher College
and Towson University. She has maintained her advanced professional certificate and has her Administration I and II
license in Maryland.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
Assistant Principal, Bel Air Middle School
2006-Present
Assistant Principal, Edgewood Middle School
1998-2006
Assistant Principal, North Harford Middle School
1997-1998
Assistant Principal, Fallston Middle School
1992-1997
Teacher, Bel Air Middle School
1980-1992
Teacher, Homestead/Wakefield Elementary School
1973-1980
Past member of the Committee on Grading and Reporting Policy; Continuous Quality Schools; the Science
Steering Committee; and the Goals 2000 Steering Committee
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Sewing; Singing (former member of the Baltimore Symphony Chorus, Soprano I); Antiques (antiques
dealer and owner of Foxtail Antiques); Traveling to European countries, especially Italy
Mrs. Boccia is married to Harold Boccia. They have two married children, Karen Davis and Douglas Boccia. They have
four grandchildren: Adam Davis, Meghan Davis, Emma Boccia and Brock Boccia.
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MRS. BARBARA P. CANAVAN
Executive Director of Middle School Performance
Mrs. Barbara P. Canavan began her teaching career at Sacred Heart School in Brooklyn, New York. Mrs. Canavan
taught for three years in a non-graded, open primary for first through third grades. She received her undergraduate
degree from Mount St. Mary College, Hooksett, New Hampshire. Her undergraduate degree is in English literature,
French and secondary education. Mrs. Canavan holds a Master of Arts in middle school education from Teachers College,
Columbia University and a degree in secondary school administration and supervision from Loyola University.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
Executive Director of Middle School Performance
Principal, Southampton Middle School
Assistant Principal, Southampton Middle School
Assistant Principal, Magnolia Middle School
Assistant Principal, Edgewood Middle School
Seventh Grade Teacher, Aberdeen Middle School
2010-Present
1991-2010
1989-1991
1983-1989
1978-1983
1973-1978
Mrs. Canavan is an avid antique collector and gardener. Shortly before her husband, Denis, passed away, he gave her a
Bernese Mountain dog named Lady. Lady is her BFF. Her son, Travis, is engaged to be married and plans are underway
for a fall wedding.
MR. STUART I. CHAPMAN
Aberdeen High School Science & Mathematics Academy
Mr. Stu Chapman completed his undergraduate work at Frostburg State University in 1973 and his graduate work at
Towson State University in 1979. He is autodidactic.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
Chemistry/Biology Teacher, Science & Mathematics Academy
at Aberdeen High School
Chemistry Teacher, Harford Technical High School
Planetarium Director, Southampton Middle School
Planetarium Director, Aberdeen High/Edgewood Middle School
Biology/Chemistry/Physical Science Teacher, Havre de Grace High School
History of Service Outside of Harford County Public Schools:
Adjunct in Natural Sciences, Harford Community College
Franklin & Marshall Summer Residence Program,
Center for Talented Youth
2008-Present
1997-2008
1989-1997
1983-1989
1973-1983
1987-Present
1988-1992
Major Awards Received:
Nominee for Teacher of the Year, 2001
Assistant Editor, Focus on Education Feature The Planetarian 1994 - 1
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Bicycle commuter since 1986; Power boating; Living on the water; Summertime
Mr. Chapman is married to Karol Chapman, retired HCPS teacher.
MRS. JUDY A. DERBYSHIRE
Southampton Middle School
Mrs. Judy Derbyshire graduated from Georgetown College, Kentucky, with a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics, a minor in
business and a secondary teaching certificate. She then went on to gain her plus 30. Mrs. Derbyshire has a secondary
certificate for mathematics and computers. Mrs. Derbyshire’s teaching experience has been at Southampton Middle
School for all forty years under the leadership of Thomas Wimbrow, Barbara Canavan and Glenn Jensen. (continued)
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Throughout those years, she has participated in many ways: chairperson for mathematics and computer departments,
instructor of countywide in-service computer courses, Math Counts, gifted/talented teacher, enrichment scheduler, coordinator for the grocery register tapes fundraiser, coordinated the Maryland Functional Math Testing, helped coordinate
the MSA computer science testing, a super user for Edline and Grade Quick, a member of the School Improvement
Team, coordinator for School Notes and other committees as needed.
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Sailing; Reading; Needle work
Mrs. Derbyshire and her husband, Mike, have celebrated 35 years of marriage and continually enjoy their two children,
MaryBeth and Tim.
MR. PAUL J. FLOTTEMESCH
Abingdon Elementary School
Mr. Paul Flottemesch is a life-long resident of Harford County and a product of Harford County Public Schools. He attended
the following schools: Old Post Road Elementary School, Edgewood Junior/Senior High School and Harford Junior
College. To obtain his Bachelor of Science in physical education, he attended Towson State College. He then received
a Master of Science in physical education from Morgan State College. He continued his professional development by
taking classes at Loyola College and Goucher College to obtain his plus 30.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
Physical Education Teacher, Abingdon Elementary School
1992-Present
Instructor, Harford Glen Residential Program (fifth grade)
1992-2010
Teacher-in-Charge, Abingdon Elementary School
1992-2000
School Improvement Team Member, Abingdon Elementary School
1992-1999
Teacher-in-Charge, Havre de Grace Elementary School
1988-1992
Physical Education Teacher, Havre de Grace Elementary School
1973-1992
Head Junior Varsity Football Coach, Havre de Grace High School
1980-1983
Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Havre de Grace High School
1973-1980
Past co-chair of the Elementary Computer Committee and the Physical Education Curriculum Committee
Major Awards Received:
Everyday Hero Award, Greater Excellence in Education Foundation, 2012
Harford County Public Schools Top Ten Finalist for Teacher of the Year, 2005
Elementary Environmental Educator of the Year, Susquehannock Environmental Center, 2001
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Woodworking; Senior Softball; Kayaking; Biking; Archery
Mr. Flottemesch has been married to his wife, Barbara, for 39 years. They have one child, Rebecca, who also is a teacher.
MRS. SARAH S. MORRIS
Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Mrs. Sarah Morris is a native of Harford County and a graduate of North Harford High School. She earned her Bachelor
of Arts in mathematics from McDaniel College (Western Maryland) in 1973 and a Master of Education from Loyola
College in 1981.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
Supervisor of Mathematics, Central Office
Teacher Specialist in Mathematics, Central Office
MSPAP Curriculum Specialist, Central Office
Mathematics Teacher, North Harford Middle School
Mathematics Teacher, Joppatowne High School
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1997-Present
1995-1997
1991-1995
1977-1991
1973-1977
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Traveling; Golfing; Reading, especially with her book club friends
Mrs. Morris and her husband, Jim, have been married for 38 years. They live on a farm in northern Harford County
where they raised their two daughters, Jennifer and Emily. Jennifer, a financial analyst, and her husband live in Harford
County and have a three-year-old daughter. Emily, a nurse, and her husband live in Montgomery County.
MS. SUSAN A. OSBORN
MS. LAVERNE PITTS
Roye-Williams Elementary School
Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessement
In 1973, Ms. Pitts received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, with a concentration
in secondary education and business. She earned a Master of Science in education from The Johns Hopkins University
in 1985. Ms. Pitts also completed post graduate work to earn a certification in administration and supervision from The
Johns Hopkins University and Loyola College.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
Supervisor of Business and Technology Education, Central Office
1998-Present
Assistant Principal, C. Milton Wright High School
1992-1998
MSDE Administrative Intern, C. Milton Wright High School
1989-1990
Business Education Teacher, C. Milton Wright High School
1981-1992
Business Education Teacher/Department Chair, Bel Air High School
1973-1981
Ms. Pitts has chaired or served on numerous committees including: Chair District Project Lead the Way (PLTW)/
Pre-Engineering Program; Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Strategic Planning Work Group;
Futures 11 Planning Committee; Director of Academy of Finance; Harford County Citizens Advisory Council on
Career and Technology Education (CTE); Chair Department Meetings for Business; Tech/PLTW and W-BLC
History of Service Outside of Harford County Public Schools:
Computer Education 21 Maryland Advisory Board, UMBC
PLTW Pre-Engineering Certification Team, MSDE
State Advisory Council for Business, Management and Finance, MSDE
Susquehanna Workforce Network Business Services Committee,
Havre de Grace
Career Research and Development Committee, MSDE
ASCD of Maryland, Executive Board, Towson University
Technology Education/PLTW Supervisors Committee, MSDE
Business Education Supervisors Committee, MSDE
2012-Present
2011
2009-Present
2007-Present
2006-Present
2005-2007
2003-Present
1998-Present
Major Awards Received:
HCAC, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., President Award, 2007
Outstanding Business Educator Award, Stratford University, 1988
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Reading; Shopping; Attending theater productions; Music; Traveling
Ms. Pitts enjoys activities with family and friends – especially taking cruises. She is blessed to still have both parents
living. Ms. Pitts is also very active with her church family, and she volunteers with several community organizations.
MR. NATHAN R. SMITH
Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
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MR. THOMAS M. SZERENSITS
Bel Air High School
Mr. Tom Szerensits graduated in 1973 from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Subsequently,
in 1977, he earned a Master of Education from The Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he earned a Master of Arts
from the Notre Dame of Maryland University in 2002.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
Assistant Principal, Bel Air High School
Principal, Aberdeen High School
Assistant Principal, Bel Air High School
Assistant Principal, Harford Technical High School
Helping Teacher in Gifted and Talented, Central Office
English Teacher, Bel Air High School
English Teacher, Aberdeen High School
Language Arts Teacher, Havre de Grace Middle School
2011-Present
2002-2011
1998-2002
1994-1998
1991-1994
1988-1992
1977-1988
1973-1977
Major Awards Received:
Aberdeen High School State Champion Soccer Team – Head Coach, 1979
Aberdeen High School State Champion Softball Team – Assistant Coach, 1979
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Reading; Writing; Music; Talking to his dogs; Being the best granddad he can be
Mr. Szerensits has been married to his wife, Jude, for 38 years and counting. They have five children: Taryn, Jinae, Tatum,
Tanner and Travis. They also have six grandchildren and one more on the way. His grandchildren are Devon, Molly, Will,
Violet, Ava and Radek.
MS. EILEEN R. TUROWSKI
Fallston High School
Ms. Eileen R. Turowski graduated cum laude in 1973 from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science in
mathematics education. She earned a Master of Education from The Johns Hopkins University in 1978. She completed
a Master of Science in administration and supervision from The Johns Hopkins University in 1990.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
Assistant Principal, Fallston High School
Administrative Intern, Fallston High School
Mathematics Department Chair, Havre de Grace High School
Mathematics Curriculum Writing, Harford County Public Schools
Field Hockey and Lacrosse Coach, Havre de Grace High School
Mathematics Teacher, Havre de Grace High School
Cheerleading Sponsor, Havre de Grace High School
Major Awards Received:
Melvin Jones Award, Lions Club International, 2006
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Golf; Traveling; Reading political fiction, mystery and detective novels
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1990-Present
1988-1989
1980-1990
1980-1988
1975-1988
1973-1990
1973-1975
Years of Service
MRS. ANN MARIE BAROWSKI
Emmorton Elementary School
Mrs. Ann Marie Barowski graduated from College Misericordia (now Misericordia University) in Dallas, Pennsylvania, with
a Bachelor of Science in elementary education. She took graduate-level classes at Towson University toward a master’s
equivalency. Over the years, she also took classes from Goucher College and participated in Harford County’s workshops.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
Member of the School Based Decision Making Team,
Emmorton Elementary School
Cooperative Teacher for student interns from Goucher College
Third Grade Teacher, Emmorton Elementary School
Cooperative Teacher for student interns from Towson University
Second Grade Teacher, Joppatowne Elementary School
Third Grade Teacher, Forest Hill Elementary School
2003-2004, 1998-2001
1998-1999
1994-Present
1989, 1991
1987-1994
1971-1976
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Reading; Hiking on trails in state, national and local parks; Traveling to new places; Spending time with her four
grandchildren and grown children
Mrs. Barowski has been married to her husband, Jesse, for seven years. She is the mother of three grown children:
Kristine, Beth and Mark. She has four grandchildren: Allison, five years old; Logan, two years old; Nathan, three years
old; and Justin, six months old. Her son, Mark, will be getting married on August 30, 2013; and she and her family are
looking forward to the wedding.
MRS. DIANE HINTON BISHOP
Southampton Middle School
Mrs. Diane H. Bishop graduated from Joppatowne High School in 1978. She pursued her teaching degree in physical
education at Towson University. She graduated from Towson in the fall of 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts in physical
education certified K-12. Mrs. Bishop pursued a master’s degree in Guidance/Counseling at Loyola College and The
College of Notre Dame. She completed her master’s equivalency in 1990. (continued)
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
Physical Education Department Chair, Southampton Middle School
2000-Present
Physical Education Teacher, Southampton Middle School
1990-Present
Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, Aberdeen High School
1985-1989
Junior Varsity Tennis Coach, Aberdeen High School
1985-1989
Physical Education Teacher, Aberdeen Middle School
1984-1990
Physical Education Teacher, Magnolia Middle School
1983-1984
Physical Education Teacher, Joppatowne High School
1983
Junior Varsity Softball Coach, Joppatowne High School
1982-1984
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, Joppatowne High School
1982-1984
Current member of the School Improvement Team and the Harford County Educators Association (HCEA);
and a former Intramural Director at Southampton Middle School and Jump Rope for Heart School-Based
Coordinator for Aberdeen Middle School and Southampton Middle School
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Major Awards Received:
Harford County Secondary School Recipient – Simon A. McNeely Award, 2004
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Avid Ravens fan – season ticket holder/PSL owner; Leisure reading, both fiction and non-fiction; Spending
quality time with family and friends; Spring/summer gardening
Mrs. Bishop has been married to her husband, Michael C. Bishop, for 28 years. They have three beautiful children, Cherie,
age 23; Erica, age 22; and Cory, age 15. Both her husband and she were raised in Harford County and graduated from
Harford County Public Schools. They currently reside in Bel Air.
MR. RANDALL C. CERVENY
MR. FREDERICK K. CONWAY
MS. LAURA L. CROCKER
MRS. JUNE C. FREY
Bel Air High School
William S. James Elementary School
Bel Air High School
Patterson Mill High School
Mrs. June Frey graduated from Bel Air High School in 1971. In 1990, she attended Harford Community College; and in 1998,
she transferred to Catonsville Community College for the interpreter prep program. She took the Maryland Quality
Assurance Screening for interpreters in 2002. In October 2010, she had the opportunity to be a facilitator at a breakout session titled “Interpreting Science” at the Maryland State Educational Interpreters’ Conference. She has had the
pleasure of working in every grade level in Harford County from Pre-K through grade 12.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
Interpreter, Patterson Mill High School
Interpreter, Emmorton Elementary School
Interpreter, William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary School
& Church Creek Elementary School
Interpreter, William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary School &
Roye Williams Elementary School
Paraeducator, Edgewood Elementary School
2007-Present
2000-2007
1999-2000
1998-1999
1985-1998
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Quilting and quilts; Crocheting; Spending time in her garden; Traveling; Camping; Reading
Mrs. June Frey has been married to her best friend, Jim, for 42 years. They have two married daughters, Christina and
Paula, and five grandchildren.
MRS. KATHLEEN A. KIRCHNER-BOORD
Havre de Grace Middle School
Mrs. Kathleen Kirchner-Boord received her Bachelor of Science in music education from West Chester University in
December of 1982. She also received a Master of Education in counseling from West Chester University in 1986.
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History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
Band Director, Havre de Grace Middle School
1995-Present
General Music Teacher, Magnolia Middle School
1984-1995
General Music Teacher, Forest Hill Elementary School & Dublin Elementary School
1983-1984
General Music Teacher, George D. Lisby at Hillsdale Elementary School
1982-1983
Served on Discipline Committee; School Improvement Committee; Program Committee; Jump Start Committee;
Warrior Pride Committee; and School Government Association
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Caring for and riding her horses; Gardening; Working as a 4-H leader in Cecil County
Mrs. Kirchner-Boord has been married to her husband, James Boord, for nine years. She has one child, Christina Kirchner,
who is a senior at Rising Sun High School.
MR. RICHARD C. HEIER
Fallston High School
MRS. JENNIFER S. KUKULA
Bel Air High School
Mrs. Jennifer S. Kukula graduated from Louise E. Dieruff High School in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1979. After three
years of study, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in German, secondary education and music, graduating summa cum
laude from Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1982. She received her master’s degree from Towson
State University in 1986 in administration and supervision. Mrs. Kukula continued her professional growth with postgraduate work at Towson, completing coursework for her plus 30 beyond the master’s, earning additional certificates
in English and library media.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
School Library Media Specialist, Bel Air High School
Sponsor, Bobcat Book Club, Bel Air High School
Member, School Curriculum Committee, Bel Air High School
English Department Chair, Bel Air High School
English Teacher, Bel Air High School
English Teacher, Harford Technical High School
German Teacher, Joppatowne High School
2009-Present
2009-Present
2003-Present
2003-2009
1990-2009
1989-1990
1983-1989
Mrs. Kukula, an avid scuba diver and underwater photographer, enjoys traveling, reading, gardening and baking. She
and her husband, Stan, have been married for 15 years. They share their home with the family dog, cat and parrot.
MR. GLEN D. LONGACRE
Southampton Middle School
Mr. Glen Longacre completed undergraduate work at University of Florida, Gainesville; Bethel College, North Newton,
Kansas; and Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana. He received his Bachelor of Science in industrial arts education from
Millersville University in 1983. Graduate course work was completed at Millersville University and Western Maryland
College.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
Teacher, Southampton Middle School
1985-Present
Teacher, Aberdeen Middle School
1983-1985
Past member of the Evaluation Committee; the School Improvement Team Committee; the Faculty Advisory
Committee; and the Middle School Ad Hoc Committee
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Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Working with a school in central Haiti, including service trips to help with construction and material support;
Antique cars; Grandson
Mr. Longacre and his wife, Jerri, have been married for 33 years. They have one daughter, Ruthanna, and one
grandson, Matthew.
MS. LINDA M. MAWHINNEY
MS. GAIL S. MOODY
John Archer School
Hall’s Cross Roads Elementary School
MRS. SUE ELLEN NORTH
Southampton Middle School
Mrs. Sue Ellen North attended Bakerfield Elementary School and Aberdeen Middle School and graduated from Aberdeen
High School in 1979. She graduated from Towson State University in 1983 with a dual major in art education and fine
arts. She received a master’s degree from Towson in 1989 in art education and a second master’s from Towson’s HEAT
program in 1999 in secondary education with a certificate in instructional technology.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
School Improvement Team Committee, Southampton Middle School
Art Department Chair, Southampton Middle School
Art Steering Committee, Harford County Public Schools
Art Curriculum Writing, Harford County Public Schools
Art Teacher, Southampton Middle School
2005-Present
1998-Present
1998-Present
1985-2005
1983-Present
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Painting; Horseback riding on her farm; Restoring her 1804 home
Mrs. North was born and raised in Aberdeen. She and her husband now reside in Joppa at Mount Pleasant Farm. She
has been married to Kerry North for 30 years. They have two children, Kyle, 26, a mechanical engineer, and Brittany,
23, a nurse.
MRS. ALICE L. PUCKETT
Fallston High School
Mrs. Alice Puckett attended Bridgewater College in Virginia where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Health and
Physical Education.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
Department Chair – Physical Education/Health, Fallston High School
Teacher, Fallston High School
Varsity Field Hockey Coach, Fallston High School
Major Awards Received:
Field Hockey – State Champions 11 times
National Field Hockey Coach of the Year
300 Victory Club – Field Hockey
All-Metro Coach of the Year – Field Hockey
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2006-Present
1983-Present
1983-2008
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
College basketball fan, loves March Madness; Orioles baseball fan – lifetime
Mrs. Puckett has been married to her husband, Mark, for 31 years. They have two children, Andy Puckett and Lindsey
Puckett.
MR. MARK F. PUCKETT
Fallston High School
Mr. Mark Puckett received his undergraduate degree in health and physical education from Bridgewater College in
Virginia, and his master’s degree in education from McDaniel College.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
Baseball Coach, Fallston High School
Health Educator, Fallston High School
Member – Health Education Assessment Team
Teacher Specialist for Health Education, Central Office
Member – Family Life Committee
Health Educator, Fallston High School
2012-2013, 2002-2008, 1984-1993
2011-2013
2008-2013
2008-2011
2008-2011
1983-2008
Major Awards Received:
Simon McNeely Award for Health Education, 2011
NFHS Maryland State Baseball Coach of the Year, 2002
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Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Golf; Reading
Mr. Puckett and his wife, Alice, have been married for 31 years. They have two children, Andy and Lindsey, both of
whom are graduates of Harford County Public Schools.
MR. ERIC C. RHODES
Office of Business Services
MRS. JOAN S. RINKERS
Edgewood High School
Mrs. Joan Rinkers earned her bachelor’s degree in special education at Penn State University in 1983. She received her
master’s degree in general education from John Hopkins University in 1991.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
RAMS Academy, Edgewood High School
Governor’s Academy for Algebra and Data Analysis, MSDE
Special Education Department Chair, Edgewood High School
School Based Instructional Decision Making Committee,
Edgewood High School
Varsity Assistant Lacrosse Coach, Edgewood High School
Varsity Assistant Field Hockey Coach, Edgewood High School
Middle States Committee, Edgewood High School
2010-Present
2007-2008
1998-2004, 1984-1988
1996-1999
1985-1997
1983-1997
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Baking; Gardening; Sports; Music; Movies
Mrs. Rinkers has been married to Bill Rinkers for 20 years; and they have a 15-year old daughter, Kay. She also has a
step-daughter, Chrissy, and a two-year old grandson, Ryan.
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MRS. CHERYL A. STEEG
Joppatowne Elementary School
Mrs. Cheryl A. Steeg attended Harford County Public Schools from first through twelfth grade and is a graduate of Bel
Air High School, class of 1978. She earned her Bachelor of Science in early childhood education from Towson State
University in June 1982. While teaching, Mrs. Steeg attended Loyola College and earned her master’s degree in guidance
and counseling in May 1992. Later, she earned her Administration I and II certification from Loyola College.
History of Service to Harford County Public Schools:
Principal, Joppatowne Elementary School
12-Month Assistant Principal, Youth’s Benefit Elementary School
Assistant Principal, George D. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale School
School Counselor, Fountain Green Elementary School
School Counselor, Dublin Elementary & Old Post Road Elementary Schools
Third Grade Teacher, Bel Air Elementary School
Kindergarten Teacher, Edgewood Elementary School
2010-Present
2005-2010
2000-2005
1993-2000
1992-1993
1983-1992
1982-1983
Mrs. Steeg currently lives in Norrisville with her husband, Michael. Their son, Zach, is a physical education teacher at
the Key School in Annapolis.
MS. PATRICIA A. VENTURINO
Bel Air Middle School
Years of Service
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Ball, Rhonda K.
John Archer
Bernard, Catherine M.
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
Blackburn, Kelly M.
Aberdeen High
Bloom, Ennise B.
Havre de Grace Elementary
Borchers, Ann H.
Fallston Middle
Brooks, John R.
Aberdeen High
Brown, Patrice M.
Edgewood Middle
Bryan, Stacy N.
Southampton Middle
Bryant, Terri E.
Havre de Grace Middle
Callahan, Cheryl L.
Havre de Grace Middle
Carter, Sandra P.
Harford Technical High
Chiveral, Diana M.
Harford Technical High
Cook, William R.
Havre de Grace Elementary
Danage, Ollie M.
Red Pump Elementary
Dare, Kira H.
North Harford High
DeMarr, Kimberly A.
Forest Hill Elementary
Dilworth Janes, Susan B.
Joppatowne Elementary
Diven, Colleen A.
Churchville Elementary
Dixon, Dale L.
Abingdon Elementary
Donovan, Stacey K.
Meadowvale Elementary
Dowell, Valerie A.
Aberdeen Middle
Enderson, Cecile A.
Youth’s Benefit Elementary
Evans, Yvonne M.
Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Feerrar, Christine E.
Emmorton Elementary
Fuller, Mary A.
Joppatowne High
Gardner, Ina S.
Churchville Elementary
Gasivwa, Patricia L.
Emmorton Elementary
Green, Rebecca D.
Dublin Elementary
Hall Kirkwood, Kathi L.
Fallston Middle
Hansrote, Terence E.
Patterson Mill Middle
Hanus, Tracey L.
Magnolia Elementary
Hardy, Curtis L.
Abingdon Elementary
Hauf, Richard J.
Havre de Grace High
Havran, Susan E.
Dublin Elementary
Heinly, Sharalyn R.
North Harford Middle
Hendricks, Patricia L.
Meadowvale Elementary
Hickey, John B.
Deerfield Elementary
Hoderfield, Dawn
Office of Safety and Security
Hugo, Toni L.
Churchville Elementary
Hutchinson, Kenneth S.
Havre de Grace High
Jackson, Sharon R.
Meadowvale Elementary
Johnson, Heather A.
Forest Lakes Elementary
Johnson, Heidi
Fountain Green Elementary
Jones, Nancy S.
Forest Lakes Elementary
Jones Knoll, Kristian A.
North Harford High
Keeton, Alberta G.
Havre de Grace Elementary
Kiebler, Mark C.
Patterson Mill High
Kiebler, Tina A.
Ring Factory Elementary
Knoll, Michael E.
North Harford High
Koluch, Donna C.
Youth’s Benefit Elementary
Lambert, Katherine P.
John Archer
Leffew, Karen A.
Southampton Middle
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Levee, Joyce L.
Transportation Department
Lewis, Danyka E.
Fallston High
Limpert, Deborah A.
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
Limpert, Robert M.
Patterson Mill High
Livingston Smith, Donna D.
Aberdeen High
Lombardi, Nicholas T.
Edgewood High
Mahall, Cindy B.
Edgewood Elementary
Malone, Craig A.
Patterson Mill High
Maranto, Katrina J.
Emmorton Elementary
Marine, Kimberly B.
Southampton Middle
McDonough, Linda A.
Aberdeen High
McKay, Timothy R.
Aberdeen Middle
Medeiros, Princess N.
Aberdeen Middle
Melefsky, Susan F.
North Bend Elementary
Montville, Rea A.
Facilities Department
Morozova, Elena B.
Harford Technical High
Mortus, Charles L.
Aberdeen High
Motsay, Donna K.
Fallston Middle
Mullen, Lisa C.
North Harford Middle
Murphy, Nancy M.
Havre de Grace Middle
Myers, Keith T.
Facilities Department
Newton, Melissa L.
Forest Lakes Elementary
O’Donnell, Patricia A.
Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
O’Neil, Barbara A.
Patterson Mill High
Palmer, Jennifer L.
Magnolia Elementary
Parker, Claire L.
Bel Air Middle
Phillips, Tara M.
Havre de Grace Middle
Phillips, Margaret E.
Riverside Elementary
Polyoka, Heather A.
Dublin Elementary
Povleski, Kathryn D.
William S. James Elementary
Rankin, Holly A.
Abingdon Elementary
Rasinski, Diana L.
Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Ratledge, Mickey L.
Facilities Department
Rodriguez, Anita
Edgewood Elementary
Russell, Jane D.
Patterson Mill High
Schmidt, Kimberly A.
Havre de Grace High
Scott, Gretchen D.
Bel Air Middle
Shumate, Deborah E.
Ring Factory Elementary
Sigwart, Karen A.
C. Milton Wright High
Slagle, Joanne M.
Patterson Mill Middle
Smith, Elvira M.
C. Milton Wright High
Smith, Andrew K.
Joppatowne Elementary
Sostak, Cathy A.
C. Milton Wright High
Spilman, Donna L.
Southampton Middle
Stetler, Beverly A.
Office of Technology
Stoots, Nancy C.
Hickory Elementary
Strader, Laura L.
Southampton Middle
Tallett, William J.
Facilities Department
Thompson, Vernon C.
Harford Technical High
Uppercue, Tricia M.
Aberdeen High
Vaughan, Gena R.
Roye-Williams Elementary
Velez, Melynda G.
C. Milton Wright High
Walker, Nancy L.
Joppatowne Elementary
Weber, Lindsay S.
William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary
Wheeler, Deborah L.
Transportation Department
White, Blaire M.
Aberdeen Middle
Whittock, Lisa A.
Forest Hill Elementary
Wilkins, Reginald J.
Facilities Department
Williams, Michael D.
Aberdeen Middle
Willis, Elizabeth M.
Aberdeen Middle
Wittelsberger, Dolores M.
Forest Hill Elementary
Zavislak, Kathleen M.
John Archer
Years of Service
Adkins, Amanda R.
North Harford Middle
Alley, Melissa L.
Alternative Education
Awad, Maria A.
Jarrettsville Elementary
Bafford, Barney R.
Patterson Mill High
Bakondi, Erin L.
John Archer
Bane, Gregory L.
Fallston Middle
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Barlow, Amy E.
Forest Lakes Elementary
Barwick, Richard E.
Bel Air High
Becker, Barbara D.
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
Beecher, Lennard G.
Southampton Middle
Belcastro, Charlene M.
Harford Technical High
Belle, LaWanda F.
Fallston High
Bellinger, Nora K.
John Archer
Bender, Sondra L.
Churchville Elementary
Benedict, Meghan R.
Joppatowne Elementary
Berardi, Karen M.
Church Creek Elementary
Bianco, Colleen D.
George D. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale
Birkelien, Jennifer A.
Office of Business Services
Blair, Charles H.
Fallston High
Blazek, Amy L.
Forest Lakes Elementary
Bosnak, Leah G.
Bel Air Middle
Bour, Eve M.
Joppatowne High
Bowman, Douglas B.
Joppatowne High
Brettschneider, Elizabeth H.
Dublin Elementary
Brooks, Shelly W.
Abingdon Elementary
Brooks, Jason H.
Bel Air High
Brooks, James B.
Bel Air High
Brooks, Kathryn A.
John Archer
Brown, Elizabeth C.
Transportation Department
Brown, Emily S.
Magnolia Elementary
Cage, Kathlyn B.
Havre de Grace Middle
Canepa, Patricia M.
Patterson Mill Middle
Carvell, Tracy L.
Transportation Department
Christy, Laura K.
Edgewood Elementary
Cillo, Tami M.
John Archer
Clark, Jeroud M.
Patterson Mill High
Collins, Tiffany A.
Southampton Middle
Combs, Renee A.
Dublin Elementary
Comer, Tracey L.
Prospect Mill Elementary
Cook, Kenneth M.
William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary
Coulter, Clifford R.
Edgewood Middle
Cox, Audra L.
Transportation Department
Cushen, Sara A.
John Archer
Day, Matthew D.
Fallston Middle
Decker, Kathleen M.
Harford Glen
Dekowski, Megan L.
North Bend Elementary
Dennison, Thomas E.
Havre de Grace Elementary
Desir, Karen M.
Abingdon Elementary
Diepold, Tiffany E.
Aberdeen Middle
Dilworth, Kelly C.
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
Duffy, Barbara L.
Roye-Williams Elementary
Dunn, Ardena J.
Joppatowne High
Duracka, Juraj
Riverside Elementary
Dutterer, Melissa C.
Harford Technical High
Eaton, John F.
North Harford Middle
Elliott, Lisa A.
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
Engelke, Kristen L.
Norrisville Elementary
Etheridge, Mary T.
William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary
Fantom, Suzanne L.
Abingdon Elementary
Ferrari Puopolo, Lindsey L.
Bel Air Middle
Ferrigno, Amy L.
Aberdeen High
Fike, Rebecca C.
Transportation Department
Fisher, Jacqueline N.
North Bend Elementary
Fohl, Sandra L.
John Archer
Foss, Kristien S.
Bel Air Middle
Freda, Bradley L.
Aberdeen High
Gabor, Christine A.
George D. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale
Gasdia, Jennifer N.
Havre de Grace Elementary
Gorham, Michele A.
Havre de Grace Elementary
Guicheteau, Jodi L.
Southampton Middle
Hamilton, Marc D.
Hickory Elementary
Hammond, Heather L.
Red Pump Elementary
Hampton, Shannon L.
Aberdeen High
Hare, Jennifer R.
Meadowvale Elementary
Harrity, Jeffrey C.
Forest Hill Elementary
Harvey, Sharon M.
Edgewood Elementary
Heller, Joseph E.
Transportation Department
Herman, Angela M.
Joppatowne Elementary
Hess, Lynn M.
Jarrettsville Elementary
Hoagland, Drew E.
Bel Air High
Hoagland, Jill A.
Joppatowne High
Hockenberry, Patricia E.
Transportation Department
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Holbrook, Mindy L.
Transportation Department
Hoover, Jessica N.
Fountain Green Elementary
Horton, Cassandra J.
North Bend Elementary
Hoy, Bruce N.
Patterson Mill Middle
Hulbert, Brad A.
Emmorton Elementary
Jackson, Cynthia L.
Southampton Middle
James, Ann V.
Transportation Department
Jester, Dawn Y.
North Harford High
Jewell, Kathleen D.
Bel Air High
Johnson, David E.
Ring Factory Elementary
Jones, Regina A.
Bel Air High
Jones, Mary C.
Harford Technical High
Jones, Beverly M.
Magnolia Elementary
Kahler, Suzanne V.
Dublin Elementary
Karczeski, Daniel J.
Transportation Department
Keys, Diana
North Harford High
Killoran, Craig S.
Office of Technology
King, Debra J.
Harford Technical High
Koester, Matthew P.
Joppatowne High
Kraft, Amy R.
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
Lambert, Christine T.
Office of Human Resources
Lambros, Cheryl A.
John Archer
LaPenna, Diane C.
Office of Business Services
Lavrich, Meredith A.
Havre de Grace High
Lears, Bonnie D.
Southampton Middle
Leyburn, Megan E.
North Harford Elementary
Lukas, Janet L.
Deerfield Elementary
MacLachlan, Ashley M.
Church Creek Elementary
Malek, Cynthia C.
Patterson Mill Middle
Mangold, Amy E.
Edgewood Elementary
Mank, Corinne M.
Aberdeen Middle
Marszalek, Nicole H.
Riverside Elementary
Martin, Judith L.
Southampton Middle
Matthews, Barbara S.
Office of Human Resources
McAllister, Bernadine O.
John Archer
McCarty, Kelly M.
Roye-Williams Elementary
McDonough, Christina L.
Bel Air High
McHugh, Lauren M.
Church Creek Elementary
McKay, Melissa M.
Aberdeen Middle
McKenna, Colleen M.
Edgewood Middle
McMichael, Sandra J.
Fallston High
McMullin, Andy M.
Fallston Middle
Meadows, Joshua S.
Hall’s Cross Roads Elementary
Merrick, Donna M.
William S. James Elementary
Meserve, Barbara G.
Patterson Mill Middle
Miller, Michelle L.
William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary
Milway, Christine M.
Southampton Middle
Minarik, Patricia N.
William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary
Mitzel, Richard M.
Hickory Elementary
Monk, Phyllis J.
Transportation Department
Moore, Mondell A.
Aberdeen High
Morrison, Stephanie L.
Southampton Middle
Muffoletto, Lisa M.
Fallston Middle
Mullen, Carol A.
Transportation Department
Nesbitt, Wendy M.
Darlington Elementary
Newberry, Melissa A.
Fallston High
Newman, Strother M.
C. Milton Wright High
Noto, Amanda C.
Patterson Mill Middle
O’Neil, Charles T.
Aberdeen Middle
O’Connor, Christine L.
Magnolia Middle
Orsini, Jill C.
Bel Air Middle
Patek, Matthew L.
Fallston High
Paulson, Georgette S.
Aberdeen Middle
Perkins, Theresa A.
Ring Factory Elementary
Peters, Kim A.
Havre de Grace Middle
Pfeifer, Carmi S.
Ring Factory Elementary
Poetzl, Christina G.
Havre de Grace High
Powell, Kristina M.
Bel Air Elementary
Powell, Stephanie R.
John Archer
Pruitt, James A.
John Archer
Pryor, Denise A.
Edgewood High
Quinn, Daniel M.
Edgewood High
Raulie, Richard G.
Office of Business Services
Redmond, Jason R.
Fallston High
Reilly, Jill A.
Havre de Grace Middle
Roseland, Matthew J.
Patterson Mill Middle
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Rosenkrans, Aaron L.
Riverside Elementary
Salters, Leslie A.
Bel Air Middle
Scarff, Stacy L.
Fallston Middle
Scheidler, Rose A.
Havre de Grace High
Scherba, Lisa E.
Dublin Elementary
Schmidt, Darlene J.
Havre de Grace Elementary
Schoen, Tricia M.
Health Services
Schuler, Cedd A.
Bel Air High
Scott, Lisa M.
Hickory Elementary
Seadler, Janine C.
Edgewood Elementary
Sealover, Carolyn B.
North Harford High
Sears, Patrick L.
Bel Air Middle
Silvestri, Cindy A.
Youth’s Benefit Elementary
Simms, Dolores A.
William S. James Elementary
Simone, Jennifer E.
Deerfield Elementary
Smith, Ginny L.
Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Smith, Pamela M.
Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Smith, Susan M.
North Harford Middle
Snyder, Kelly A.
Aberdeen Middle
Snyder, Stacy L.
Transportation Department
Solle, Carly A.
Roye-Williams Elementary
Soule, Amanda R.
Magnolia Elementary
Spakowski, Ann Marie P.
Department of Special Education
Spenard, Amy D.
Emmorton Elementary
Stern, Lauren J.
Hall’s Cross Roads Elementary
Stewart, Steven T.
Bel Air Middle
Stone, Gary L.
Office of Business Services
Strobl, Miranda L.
Deerfield Elementary
Strother, Spencer S.
North Harford Middle
Tackett, Brenda L.
Bel Air High
Taylor, Anita C.
Edgewood Middle
Thibeault, Wayne D.
Patterson Mill High
Tompkins, Holly L.
Youth’s Benefit Elementary
Tress, Patricia E.
George D. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale
Tress, Dorothy J.
George D. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale
Underwood, Kristin C.
Forest Hill Elementary
Velcenbach, Jackie M.
North Harford High
Vickers, Mathew W.
Joppatowne High
Vocke, Elizabeth D.
Hickory Elementary
Weakland, Jayme L.
Patterson Mill High
Weidner, Tracey M.
Riverside Elementary
Williams, Dwayne E.
Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Wing, Johanna E.
George D. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale
Wiskman, Cindy L.
Office of Human Resources
Wittnebel, Melissa E.
Youth’s Benefit Elementary
Wolf, Stacey L.
Magnolia Elementary
Wolfe, Brook D.
Aberdeen High
Wolff, David H.
Food Services Department
Wymer, Jeremiah D.
North Harford High
Zakwieia, Monica M.
Edgewood Middle
Acknowledgements
A very special thank you to Freedom Federal Credit Union for the generous sponsorship toward this year’s
recognition program. Their donation enabled us to provide you a special gift of your choice to reflect your
achievement and our gratitude. We appreciate our community partnership with Freedom Federal Credit
Union.
Horticulture Program of Harford Technical High School..............................................................................................Flowers
Mr. Nunzio Fiorentino and Mr. Nathan Jourdan........................................................................................................Technology
Chuck Braungard, Walter Litzenberger, Aria Real...............................................................................Musical Entertainment
The Harford County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual
orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of the Board
of Education of Harford County should be directed to the Manager of Communications, 410-588-5203.
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