Education Foundation honors 28 Harford County Educators
Bel Air, MD, November 5, 2018 – Twenty-eight teachers were recently recognized as Everyday Heroes by the Harford County Education Foundation at their annual Tools for Schools Breakfast Gala. The event brought over 170 community leaders and educators together in support of the Education Foundation’s programs to equip children with the resources and supplies necessary for success.
2018 Everyday Heroes: Standing (left to right): Warren Hamilton – Education Foundation Board Chair, Erin Wyatt, Creighton Leizear, Carla Kruzic, Susan Andrews, Michelle Williamson, Tangia Streete Allen, Michelle Spencer, Tracy Goergens, Josh Rupert, Sarah Adams, Tamara Stewart, Jennifer Delinski, Karen Murphy, Sherry Thier, Michael James, Stacey Scarff, Suzette Attah, Kristen Travers, Karen Gonzalez, Melissa Brooks, Dr. Sean Bulson – Superintendent of Schools, Michelle Carson, Joe Voskuhl –President of the Board of Education, and Patricia Bales:
Sitting (left to right): Erica Kelly, Anna Szot, Stacey Sewell, Tara Sample, Robin Liegey, Danielle Strange.
Page 1 of 5 The Everyday Heroes Award recognizes the outstanding educators of Harford County Public Schools, especially those who go above and beyond to make learning rewarding and engaging. Each honoree was presented with a framed certificate, an Everyday Heroes Engraved Pencil Award, and a special gift, compliments of Saxon’s Diamond Centers.
Congratulations to all of the Education Foundation’s Everyday Heroes:
Name School Josh Rupert Aberdeen High School Tangia Streete Allen Aberdeen Middle School Anna Szot Abingdon Elementary School Tamara Stewart Bakerfield Elementary School Kristen Travers Bel Air Elementary School Patti Bales Bel Air Middle School Michelle Carson C. Milton Wright High School Sherry Thier Church Creek Elementary School Michele Spencer Churchville Elementary School Michelle Williamson Deerfield Elementary School Danielle Strange Edgewood High School Tracy Goergens Edgewood Middle School Stacey Scarff Fallston Middle School Stacey Sewell Forest Hill Elementary School Karen Murphy Fountain Green Elementary School Jennifer Delinski George D. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale Susan Andrews Havre de Grace High School Erica Kelly Joppatowne High School Tara Sample Magnolia Elementary School Karen Gonzalez Magnolia Middle School Carla Kruzic North Harford Elementary School Michael James North Harford High School Erin Wyatt North Harford Middle School Creighton Leizear Prospect Mill Elementary School Melissa Brooks Ring Factory Elementary School Suzette Attah The Alternative Education Program Sarah Adams William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary School Robin Liegey William S. James Elementary School
Page 2 of 5 Tracy Goergens, 8th Grade Math Teacher at Edgewood Middle School, proudly shares her Everyday Hero Engraved Pencil Award as she returns to school from the Tools for Schools Breakfast Gala.
Chelsea Davies, Title 1 Teacher Specialist at Bakerfield Elementary School, shared with the event guests an innovative program highlighting extraordinary strategies in our schools to engage students and families. Through a Classroom Innovation Grant awarded by Harford County Education Foundation, Ms. Davies was allowed, with a small group of dads, to organize the first Million Father March at Bakerfield Elementary School. Through their efforts, over 175 men walked alongside the students on their first day of school. Ms. Davies called it an “inspiring moment with parents, grandparents and community members, including representation from the Education Foundation, as we move forward with building male involvement at Bakerfield Elementary School.”
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Page 3 of 5 Ms. Claudine Adams, CEO of Bravura Information Technology Systems, Inc., a minority, women- owned defense contractor, was the Signature Sponsor of the Breakfast Gala. Ms. Adams spoke to the group and encouraged everyone to stay committed to fostering excellence in learning by pledging support to Harford County Education Foundation.
Other top sponsors were: Oak Contracting, LLC, Booz Allen Hamilton, Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield, Harford Mutual Insurance Company, Wegmans, Jones Junction, Gant Global Services, and Harford County Government.
Bravura, Inc’s President & CEO, Claudine Adams sponsored 19 youth as a part of their annual visionary sponsorship of Harford County Education Foundation. Pictured L-R: President & CEO Claudine Adams, Ivette Plaza, Queenetta Perkins Leflore, and Carl Eby.
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Page 4 of 5 Performances by Aberdeen High School Dance Company led by Caroline Brazil, Dance Teacher, and student run Aberdeen High School Vocal Ensemble, managed by Charles Braungard, Vocal Music Teacher, earned massive applause from the crowd. Special guest speakers included Dr. Sean Bulson, Superintendent of Schools, and Joseph Voskuhl, President of the Board of Education.
The Breakfast Gala culminated in a phenomenal display of community support when each sponsor was brought to the stage to showcase their commitment to Harford County education. Sponsors held up photos of students as a symbol and demonstration of their support.
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