SERVICE RECOGNITION DINNER <RX¶UH*ROGHQ 7KDQN\RXIRU\RXUVHUYLFH ZLWK+&36DQGGHGLFDWLRQ WRHGXFDWLRQ )UHHGRP)HGHUDO&UHGLW8QLRQ 3URXGVSRQVRURIWKH+DUIRUG&RXQW\3XEOLF 6FKRROV6HUYLFH5HFRJQLWLRQ'LQQHU +DUIRUG&RXQW\HGXFDWLRQHPSOR\HHVDUHHOLJLEOH IRU)UHHGRP¶V*ROGHQ$SSOHSURJUDPV6SHDN ZLWKDUHSUHVHQWDWLYHRUYLVLW)UHHGRPRQOLQHIRU FRPSOHWHGHWDLOVDERXWWKLVH[FOXVLYHRSSRUWXQLW\ +ZZZIUHHGRPIFXRUJ %DQNEHWWHUDW)UHHGRP )HGHUDOO\LQVXUHGE\1&8$ 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 Refl ection 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 1976-2013 Fourth Grade Teacher, Prospect Mill Elementary School 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 certifi cate 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 certifi cate 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/Wakefi eld 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. 2 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 fi rst 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 2010-Present Principal, Southampton Middle School 1991-2010 Assistant Principal, Southampton Middle School 1989-1991 Assistant Principal, Magnolia Middle School 1983-1989 Assistant Principal, Edgewood Middle School 1978-1983 Seventh Grade Teacher, Aberdeen Middle School 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 2008-Present Chemistry Teacher, Harford Technical High School 1997-2008 Planetarium Director, Southampton Middle School 1989-1997 Planetarium Director, Aberdeen High/Edgewood Middle School 1983-1989 Biology/Chemistry/Physical Science Teacher, Havre de Grace High School 1973-1983 History of Service Outside of Harford County Public Schools: Adjunct in Natural Sciences, Harford Community College 1987-Present Franklin & Marshall Summer Residence Program, Center for Talented Youth 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 certifi cate. She then went on to gain her plus 30. Mrs. Derbyshire has a secondary certifi cate 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) 3 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, co- ordinator 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 (fi fth 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