Teacher of the Year
Harford County Public Schools
The 2020 Teacher of the Year application is now available! This year will mark the 26th anniversary of the Harford County Public Schools’ Teacher of the Year banquet program. Harford County’s Teacher of the Year holds a prominent position as the county’s education spokesperson and is the county’s candidate for Maryland Teacher of the Year. Nominations may be self-submitted or submitted by administrators, colleagues, students, parents, or others.
Please take the time to nominate that special teacher in your life who is truly a shining star with HCPS and worthy of this honor. This award is not only an amazing experience for the winning teacher, but for his/her students and the entire school community. Just a few of the benefits of Teacher of the Year include:
- Invaluable professional development;
- Positive public relations for the school;
- Monetary awards and gifts for the teacher/school;
- Invitations to special events and engagements throughout the year;
- An expanded network of colleagues throughout the state of Maryland;
- The opportunity to be named Maryland Teacher of the Year;
- And so much more!
Each candidate must have completed a minimum of five years teaching experience and be tenured with HCPS at
the time of application. The key factor in the judging process is the description of outstanding qualities that make an individual a “model” educator and member of the community. When completing the application, applicants should be sure to include specific examples of their positive impact on students, other teachers, and the community.
It is EASY to nominate a teacher. Follow these simple steps:
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Ask the teacher if he/she will accept your nomination for 2020 Teacher of the Year. |
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Write an essay of no more than two, double-spaced pages on the topic: “My candidate should be recognized as the 2020 Harford County Teacher of the Year because...” and be sure to include your contact information (full name, address, phone number, and email address).
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Provide an electronic copy of your essay to your teacher, and tell him/her to visit hcps.org to access
the link to complete the remainder of the application. |
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Remind your teacher the deadline is midnight on Thursday, January 2, 2020. |
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If you or your teacher have any questions about the nomination process, completing the online application,
or the Teacher of the Year program, please contact Lindsay Bilodeau in the Office of Communications and Family Outreach at
Lindsay.Bilodeau@hcps.org or 410-588-5213. |
Teacher of the Year Archive
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2019 Teacher of the Year
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Paige Milanoski +
Havre de Grace High School English Teacher
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2018 Teacher of the Year
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Paula Stanton
Bel Air High School English Teacher
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2017 Teacher of the Year
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Amy Mangold +
John Archer School Special Education Teacher
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2016 Teacher of the Year
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Sharalyn Heinly
North Harford Middle School Mathematics Teacher, Grade 7
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2015 Teacher of the Year
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Laura Potter
C. Milton Wright High School Mathematics Teacher
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2014 Teacher of the Year
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Lawrence M. Jehnert
Edgewood Elementary School Third Grade Teacher
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2013 Teacher of the Year
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Kristin M. Schaub
Havre de Grace Elementary School Fifth Grade Teacher
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2012 Teacher of the Year
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Christina D. O'Neill
Bel Air Middle School 6th Grade Language Arts
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2011 Teacher of the Year
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Christian S. Slattery, Sr.
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Hall's Cross Roads Elementary Vocal Music Teacher
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2010 Teacher of the Year
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Lisa C. Mullen
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North Harford Middle School Language Arts Teacher
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2009 Teacher of the Year
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Kimberly A. Schmidt
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Havre de Grace High School Social Studies Teacher
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2008 Teacher of the Year
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Ronald C. Wooden
George D. Lisby Elementary School at Hillsdale Fifth Grade Teacher
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2007 Teacher of the Year
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Christine C. Roland
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Edgewood High School Biology/Forensics Science
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2006 Teacher of the Year
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Susan J. Healy
North Bend Elementary School Fourth Grade Teacher
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2005 Teacher of the Year
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Lorna "Lori" Frendak
North Harford Middle School Sixth-Eighth Grade Classroom Support Program Special Educator
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2004 Teacher of the Year
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Joan M. Hayden
Bel Air High School Family & Consumer Science Teacher
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2003 Teacher of the Year
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Donna M. Clem
Aberdeen High School Biology/Physics Teacher
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2002 Teacher of the Year
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Howard E. Eakes
Fountain Green Elementary School Fifth Grade Teacher
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2001 Teacher of the Year
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Alberta C. Porter
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Riverside Elementary School Third Grade Teacher
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2000 Teacher of the Year
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Donna M. Zavacky
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Ring Factory Elementary School Fifth Grade Teacher
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1999 Teacher of the Year
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Craig S. Harvey
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Fallston High School Music Teacher
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1998 Teacher of the Year
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Kurt W. Bittle
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Bel Air High School Visual Arts Teacher
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1997 Teacher of the Year
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James L. Mason
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North Harford High School
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1996 Teacher of the Year
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Cathy G. Cerveny
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Ring Factory Elementary School Fifth Grade Teacher
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1995 Teacher of the Year
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J. Patrick Whitehurst
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Bel Air High School Social Studies Teacher
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1994 Teacher of the Year
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Marybeth Ford
Bel Air High School Language Arts Teacher
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1993 Teacher of the Year
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Victor Petrosino
C. Milton Wright High School
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1992 Teacher of the Year
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Martha "Marty" Banghart
North Harford High School Music Teacher
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1991 Teacher of the Year
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Gemma Hoskins
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Magnolia Middle School Fifth Grade Teacher
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1990 Teacher of the Year
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Donald R. Osman
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Havre de Grace High School English Teacher
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1989 Teacher of the Year
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Anthony F. Sarcone
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Fallston High School Social Studies Teacher
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1988 Teacher of the Year
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Robert Handy
Bel Air High School Social Studies Teacher
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1987 Teacher of the Year
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Paul S. Schatz
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Edgewood Elementary School
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1977 Teacher of the Year
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Laurie K. Neeper
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John Archer School Music Teacher
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* Maryland Teacher of the Year
+ Maryland Teacher of the Year Finalist
Please address any questions or comments to
Lindsay.Bilodeau@hcps.org.