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Talbot County Public Schools Announces Administrative Appointments

July 12, 2024 by Talbot County Public Schools

Left to Right Mrs. Valcik – Curriculum Supervisor, Social Studies K-12 and Gifted and Talented. Ms. Smith – Supervisor of Special Education, and Dr. Burkhardt, Curriculum Supervisor – Career and Technical Education and Math 9-12

Dr. Sharon Pepukayi, Superintendent of Schools has announced new administrative appointments effective July 1, 2024. Carolanne Burkhardt, Ed.D. has been appointed as Curriculum Supervisor, Career and Technical Education and Math 9-12.  Mrs. Jaclyn Valcik has been named Curriculum Supervisor, Social Studies K-12 and Gifted and Talented, and Ms. Julia Smith has been promoted to Supervisor of Special Education.

Dr. Burkhardt earned a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Reading from East Stroudsburg University, a Masters in Educational Administration from University of Massachusetts Lowell, and a Doctorate in Education from Johns Hopkins University.  She began her career at Talbot County Public Schools in 2004 as an elementary school teacher, and has been Assistant Principal at Easton Middle School since 2018.

Dr. Burkhardt is a certified Olweus Bullying Prevention Program Trainer, a Restorative Practices Trainer, and a Life and Engagement Coach.  She has also served as a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Coach, a Teacher Mentor, a Cooperating Teacher for Salisbury University Student Teachers, as well as a Teaching Assistant at Johns Hopkins University.  

Mrs. Valcik holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Towson University and a Master’s in Administration and Supervision I from Loyola University.  She has Maryland Advanced Professional Certification in Elementary Grades 1 – 8 and Administration & Supervision I and II.  Since joining the TCPS team in 2003, she has been an elementary school teacher, assistant principal and principal.  She has served as a New Teacher Mentor since 2022.

Selected as Talbot County Teacher of the Year for 2010 – 2011, Mrs. Valcik has led professional learning in topics such as Universal Design for Learning, effective CFIP meetings/data discussions, Equity and CARE Team Leadership and Analyzing Student Data.  She has served on School Improvement and Career Ladder Committees, and well as Reading Leadership and Teacher Advisory.

Ms. Smith earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and a Master of Education in Special Education from Loyola University.  She joined Talbot County Public Schools in 2021 as the Access, Equity & Progress Coordinator. Since joining TCPS, she has developed and implemented professional learning for staff, including a Community of Practice for Universal Design for Learning, as well as a self-advocacy program for students. Ms. Smith has also mentored new teachers and served as both Nonpublic Liaison and ALT Facilitator. 

Ms. Smith’s prior professional experience includes serving as a Special Education Teacher for Howard County Public Schools, Adjunct Faculty at Howard Community College, and a Coordinator and Professional Learning Trainer for San Martin de Porres, a private school system in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. 

“These proven leaders will be a great addition to the Teaching and Learning Team,” said Dr. Pepukayi.  “I look forward to seeing the insights that they will bring to their new roles, as we begin this new school year focused on Transforming and Performing Together.”

 

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TCPS Announces 2024-2025 Teacher And Support Staff Of The Year

April 13, 2024 by Talbot County Public Schools

The 2024-2025 Talbot Teacher of the Year is Mr. Jeremy Hillyard, Easton High School Spanish and ESOL Mathematics Teacher. Ms. Rosario Steele, Easton High School, ESOL Instructional Assistant has been chosen as the 2024-2025 Support Staff of the Year.

Talbot County Public Schools (TCPS) announced the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year at a celebration held at the Easton Elks Lodge. The Teacher and Support Staff of the Year Program recognizes outstanding educators who have innovative ideas, focus positive attention on education, and demonstrate superior commitment to students.

The 2024-2025 Talbot Teacher of the Year is Mr. Jeremy Hillyard, Easton High School Spanish and ESOL Mathematics Teacher.  Mr. Hillyard earned a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Susquehanna University, as well as a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology from the University of Alabama. He is fluent in English and Spanish, and has functional knowledge fluency in American Sign Language. He has taught Spanish levels 1 – Advanced Placement at Easton High School since 2010. He has served as an Equity Summit Presenter on topics such as “Learning to Sign” and “Grading for Equity,” and is working to establish a Mentorship program for Hispanic students to support their success in graduating and beyond. He also serves as the Advisor for the Easton High Spanish Honor Society and the It’s Academic Team.

According to the colleague who nominated him, “Mr. Hillyard is the epitome of a reflective practitioner who always seeks opportunities to build on his instructional capacity for students. It is evident in the numerous professional learning courses he takes each year that he believes in educating the whole child. He willingly shares his learning with colleagues at EHS, across the district, and throughout the Eastern Shore, and his passion is contagious.”

This year, having recognized the need to support a specific population of students in mathematics, Mr. Hillyard branched out from the Foreign Language Department to teach two sections of an Introductory Algebra Course. This is just one example of Mr. Hillyard’s willingness to support student success, regardless of the extra responsibilities/work it entails for him. 

Ms. Rosario Steele – Easton High School, Instructional Assistant – ESOL has been chosen as the 2024-2025 Support Staff of the Year.  A member of the Easton High Staff for nearly six years, Ms. Steele has worked extremely hard to help students in mathematics, providing support as a translator and tutor, and helping newcomer students catch up to the rest of the class. She often works with students after school to make sure they have access to the material, understand it, and learn the English language along with math skills. At the same time, she has worked with Science and Language Arts classes in a similar capacity, learning the material, translating for students, and tutoring the students who need additional help on her own time.

“One of the greatest challenges ESL teachers face is that throughout the school year, we continually have new students entering our program,” shared a colleague who nominated Ms. Steele. “This is extremely difficult for students, coming into a new country, speaking a different language, and starting school partway into the school year.  Ms. Steele is invaluable in helping students prepare to move into Algebra, a critical step in their educational journey.  She always greets new students with a smile, making them feel welcome and comfortable, and helping them learn unfamiliar concepts. As the students grow by leaps and bounds, she is always patient, allowing me to work with small groups or the entire class, while she works with newcomers or students who are struggling.”

“These outstanding members of the TCPS team both demonstrate exemplary work ethic and commitment to ensuring student success,” said Dr. Sharon Pepukayi, Superintendent.  “I congratulate Mr. Hillyard and Ms. Steele, as well as all of this year’s finalists on their well-deserved recognition.”  

The celebration was sponsored by the Education System Federal Credit Union and Hertrich Chevy GMC.

 

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Talbot Schools Announce 2024-2025 Teacher and Support Staff of the Year Finalists

March 11, 2024 by Talbot County Public Schools

Talbot County Public Schools (TCPS) honors teachers and support staff through the annual Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year Program. The program recognizes outstanding educators who implement innovative ideas, focus positive attention on education, and demonstrate superior commitment to students and the community.

Any member of the community may nominate teachers or support staff for these prestigious awards. The nomination period runs from early January through early February. A committee that includes former Talbot Teachers of the Year and TCPS Administrators reviews the resumes of the nominees who choose to formally apply, and selects the Teacher of the Year Finalists. Finalists prepare packets that highlight their work in their school and community. These packets are reviewed by the committee, and the Talbot Teacher of the Year is announced in April.

At the same time, a separate committee reviews the Support Staff of the Year nominations and resumes and selects the finalists. This winner is also announced in April. Three finalists have been selected from the nominations for Teacher of the Year and three were selected for Support Staff of the Year. TCPS is pleased to recognize these outstanding educators.

Teacher of the Year Finalists:

Lutisia (Tish) Blessing – Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, White Marsh Elementary

Marissa Carter –3rd Grade Mathematics Teacher, St. Michaels Elementary

Jeremy Hillyard – Easton High School, Spanish and ESOL Mathematics Teacher, Grade 9-12

Support Staff of the Year Finalists:

Regina Coleman – Easton Middle School Security

Chanae Neal – Easton Elementary School, Instructional Assistant – Special Education

Rosario Steele – Easton High School, Instructional Assistant – ESOL

“I am very proud of the exemplary commitment, enthusiasm, and varied professional experiences represented by this outstanding group of finalists!” said Dr. Sharon Pepukayi, Superintendent. “I would like to thank everyone who nominated members of our staff for this honor, and I congratulate all of the nominees and finalists!”

The 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year winners will be announced at the Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year gala, Talbot Stars, which will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at The Elks Lodge in Easton.

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Talbot County High School Students Complete Apprenticeships

February 27, 2024 by Talbot County Public Schools

Easton High Senior Jakob Barnhart fulfilled requirements as a Maintenance Apprentice at The Inn at Perry Cabin and is a Culinary Pathway completer.  Classmate Jed Smith completed a Marketing Apprenticeship at iFrog Marketing Solutions and is a Marketing Pathway completer.  Peyton Spies, also a graduating senior, was a Cook Apprentice at The Inn at Perry Cabin and a Culinary Pathway completer.

Four members of the Talbot County Public Schools Class of 2024 have recently completed apprenticeships through the Maryland Youth Apprenticeship Program.

Billy Massaro, a senior at St. Michaels Middle High School, fulfilled requirements as a Marine Tradesperson Apprentice at Richardson’s Marine Services in McDaniel, and is a Carpentry Pathway completer. Jakob Barnhart, Easton High School (EHS) senior, served as the first Maintenance Apprentice at The Inn at Perry Cabin in St. Michaels and is a Culinary Pathway completer. Jed Smith, a senior at EHS has been a Marketing Apprentice at iFrog Marketing Solutions in Easton and is a Marketing Pathway completer. Peyton Spies, also an EHS Senior, was a Cook Apprentice at The Inn at Perry Cabin and is a Culinary Pathway completer.

“We are so grateful for our partnerships with these local employers, who provide quality apprenticeship opportunities for our students,” said Mrs. Danielle Haley, Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator. “The program has grown due to their commitment to the Apprenticeship Maryland program and to building our future workforce. So far this year, 12 students have had apprenticeship opportunities, with a 13th signing in the coming weeks.”

The Apprenticeship Maryland Program is a collaboration between the Maryland Department of Labor, the Maryland State Department of Education, participating school systems, and community business and educational partners.  The program is intended to allow high school juniors and seniors to develop valuable job skills and get a head start on future careers.   At the same time, the goal is to support Maryland businesses by training talented, highly skilled workers, a much-needed resource.  “The Maryland Youth Apprenticeship program provides Eastern Shore students the opportunity to work with professionals in their area of interest to help guide them as they begin to make future career and educational choices,” explains Robin Werner, TCPS Career and Technical Education Supervisor.

Students complete related classroom instruction and a minimum of 450 hours of work-based training under the supervision of an eligible employer.  The students can begin working with a state-approved employer during their junior year in high school.  School systems coordinate student placements with local businesses.  Talbot County students who are interested in becoming an apprentice and employers wishing to participate in the program may contact Danielle Haley, Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator at [email protected] to learn more.

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St. Michaels Middle High School Presents ‘Frozen Jr.’ Starting Feb 23

February 20, 2024 by Talbot County Public Schools

St. Michaels Middle High School students and staff have been working extremely hard to prepare their production of FROZEN JR, which will be presented on February 23rd and 24th, and March 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Tickets are on sale now at GOFAN. Tickets are $7.00 for senior citizens (62+) and students, and $12.00 for adults (there is a $1.00 surcharge per ticket).  Seats are general admission on a first come first served basis. See the links below to purchase tickets ahead of time, and then just show your phone at the door. If tickets do not sell out in advance, the remaining tickets will be on sale at the door using a credit card or Apple Pay. Hope to see you at the show!

DOORS OPEN 1/2 hour before show time.

2/23-7:00pm-Frozen Jr. 2/23/2004
2/24-7:00pm-Frozen Jr. 2/24/2024
3/1-7:00pm – Frozen Jr. 3/1/2024
3/2-7:00pm –  Frozen Jr. 3/2/2024
3/3- 2:00pm – Frozen Jr. 3/3/2024

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TCPS One of Few in MD with 3-plus Stars for All Its Schools in Latest Report

December 18, 2023 by Talbot County Public Schools

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has released the 2023 Maryland School Report Card. The report card contains data for every school in the state, including, the eight schools in Talbot County.

Schools earn between one and five stars based on the total percentage of points earned across several indicators. For elementary and middle schools, the indicators are: Academic Achievement, Academic Progress, Progress in Achieving English Language Proficiency, and School Quality and Student Success. For high schools, the indicators are Academic Achievement, Graduation Rate, Progress in Achieving English Language Proficiency, Readiness for Postsecondary Success, and School Quality and Student Success. 

Talbot County Public Schools presented an overview of this year’s reports to the Board of Education at the December meeting, following MSDE’s release of the ratings earlier that day.  Dr. Helga Einhorn, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning & Leading, shared that there were three changes from the prior year that have impacted this year’s report cards. “In addition to the new eighth-grade social studies assessment in the Academic Progress indicator for middle schools, the elementary and middle school Academic Growth measure and Chronic Absenteeism at all school levels returned to pre-pandemic methods of calculation,” she explained. 

“This has had an impact on TCPS and all school systems across the state,” she added. “I want to reiterate the caution that we should not be looking at a direct comparison to the last star ratings; this is a baseline for moving forward in monitoring our progress.”  Dr. Einhorn explained that the report cards “provide valuable measures for identifying areas for school improvement” and attributed the successes in some indicators to “the dedicated efforts of TCPS teachers and school administration.”  Dr. Einhorn also noted that Talbot County Public Schools (TCPS) is one of only eight districts out of the 24 in Maryland that earned star ratings of three or higher for all schools.

The School Report Card is designed to give students, families, educators, and community members a better understanding of school performance, just as report cards help parents understand how children are performing. The goal of the school report card is to provide easy-to-understand and concise information for each school. Parents and community members can explore the Maryland Report Card website https://reportcard.msde.maryland.gov/ for more information and data. The School Report Card for each school can be found there, as well as more information and data about schools and districts.

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Governor Moore Appoints New Board of Education Member

October 17, 2023 by Talbot County Public Schools

Talbot County Public Schools welcomes Mrs. Anna Howie as the newest member of the Talbot County Board of Education.  Mrs. Howie was appointed by Governor Moore to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Mrs. Susan Delean-Botkin from District 5. 

Mrs. Anna Howie is the Curriculum Supervisor of Career and Technical Education for Dorchester County Public Schools and Interim Principal at Mace’s Lane Middle School. She is a dedicated educator with 21 years of experience in K-12 education. She has served in the capacity of teacher, instructional mathematics coach, Assistant Human Resources Administrator, Local Accountability Coordinator, Curriculum Supervisor of Mathematics, and Principal. 

A native of Talbot County, Mrs. Howie resides in Easton with her husband, Kirk Howie. Their daughter, Jaylen, graduated from Easton High School and is currently an elementary school teacher. Their other two children, KJ and Teagan attend Talbot County Public Schools. Her grandfather, Willis Scott, Sr., was an industrial arts teacher at Moton High School and Easton High School. 

Mrs. Howie is an active member of community organizations that promote education, leadership in students, and community service. She received her Bachelor of Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master of Arts in Supervision and Administration from the University of Phoenix, and she is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

A highly respected leader, Mrs. Howie was endorsed by the Talbot County Education Association (TCEA).  “We submit this recommendation without reservation and with our heartfelt belief that she is an ideal candidate who will serve our community well,” said Mr. Andrew Burke, TCEA President, in a letter to Governor Moore.

Mrs. Howie was sworn in at the Talbot County Education Center on Monday, 

October 16, 2023, 5:30 PM and will serve until a successor is elected and qualifies at the next congressional election.  

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TCPS Appoints Student Representatives to Board Of Education

October 16, 2023 by Talbot County Public Schools

Colin Smith (EHS, left) and Nathan Henckel (SMMHS, right) were sworn in to represent their schools as Student Board of Education Members at the September Meeting.

Easton High Senior Colin Smith and St. Michaels Middle High Senior Nathan Henckel will represent their schools as student members of the Talbot County Board of Education for the 2023-2024 school year.  They were chosen following an application and interview process, and were officially sworn in during the September Board of Education Meeting.

Nathan Henckel will represent St. Michaels Middle High School.  Nathan is very involved in his school and community, holding leadership positions in the Student Government Association, Students Helping Other People, SMMHS Band, and Talbot County Summer STEM Camp.  Nathan is also a member of the National Honor Society, the National Technical Honor Society, Debate Club and Destination Imagination. “I am very honored and excited to work with the TCPS Board of Education for the 2023-2024 school year,” Nathan said. “I have a deep pride for my school, and I am so happy that I get to share all of the wonderful events and student achievements that St. Michaels has to offer.”

Colin Smith will represent Easton High School.  Colin is involved in numerous extra-curricular activities.  He runs cross country and competes in track, and is a member of various clubs including It’s Academic, The ACE Mentor Program, and Math Club. He is also a member of the Spanish National Honor Society and the National Honor Society, and has held several leadership positions. In addition, he served as the Junior Class President, and is a volunteer for the Easton Elementary School Exceptional Unified Sports program. When asked about his appointment Colin said, “I am honored to have been chosen for this position and I look forward to working with the school board in order to share a unique student perspective.”

“We are very excited to have these student leaders represent their schools this year,” said Dr. Sharon Pepukayi, Superintendent. “The Board enjoys hearing updates from their respective communities, and values their input and feedback about important issues in our district. Congratulations to Nathan and Colin on their appointments to this important role.”

 

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Mid-Shore Education:Talbot Schools Education Foundation Receives $3 Million Bequest

September 25, 2023 by Talbot County Public Schools

Carol Lofstedt and Joyce Goodwin

A bequest of $3,000,000 from Carol Ruth Lofstedt’s Revocable Trust to the Talbot County Public Schools Education Foundation established through Mid-Shore Community Foundation will benefit the educators and students of Talbot County Public Schools (TCPS).  This bequest is made in memory of Dr. Joyce Arline Goodwin, Ph.D., Ms. Lofstedt’s long-time partner.  The gift will be used to “assist teachers who are in need of additional funds for classroom supplies, teaching tools, classroom equipment, and program curriculum” and to “support and encourage innovative teaching and creative learning” as directed in Ms. Lofstedt’s Trust. 

Both Ms. Lofstedt, who passed away in January 2022 at the age of 88, and Dr. Goodwin who passed away in 2018, were passionate about education and loved children.  “Carol and Joyce were lifelong educators who taught most of their years in the New York City public schools and Bronx Community College in Bronx, New York,” explained JoRhea Nagel Wright, Esq., Trustee of the Lofstedt Trust. “During Joyce’s career as a public school teacher, Carol witnessed first-hand how classroom needs and teacher supplies were frequently underfunded and how often Joyce and her teaching colleagues spent their own money trying to improve their classrooms and offer creative learning experiences for their students.”

 

Ms. Lofstedt earned a BS/RN from Skidmore College, and an MA in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing/Education from New York University.  After graduating from Skidmore College, Carol worked with Parkinson’s patients as a head nurse/assistant supervisor on a surgical unit. She left the hospital to pursue her Master’s degree with a desire to help better meet the emotional needs of her patients. Following graduation from NYU in 1962, she remained there to teach psychiatric mental health nursing to graduate students. She then taught associate degree students and headed the Psychiatric Nursing program at Bronx Community College in Bronx, NY, from 1964 until her retirement in 1991. During that period, Carol was granted a sabbatical and wrote a psychiatric nursing workbook to accompany a psychiatric nursing textbook.

Dr. Goodwin was born in Brooklyn, NY, and spent most of her life in New York State.  She earned a bachelor’s degree in Education and a master’s degree in Teaching at Hunter College, and a Ph.D. in education from New York University. Joyce dedicated her life to teaching and reaching out to special needs children. She especially loved middle school-age children and enjoyed sharing stories about the humorous side of teaching, and the achievements, antics, and accomplishments of her students. Having spent most of her career in the New York City public school system, she retired from the Ardsley Public Schools. Joyce and Carol relocated to Talbot County in 2005.

“Carol loved Talbot County and wanted to provide a significant gift to Talbot County Public Schools in honor of Joyce’s legacy which would have a meaningful impact on students and teachers and allow them to focus on creatively educating their students without concern for underfunded classroom needs and lack of school supplies,” Mrs. Wright added. 

The TCPS Education Foundation’s mission is “to support public education by raising and distributing funds to fulfill needs and opportunities inspired by TCPS educators and students”.  Founded in 2016, the foundation has awarded nearly $200,000 in grants for classroom materials, field trips, fine arts and after-school programs that are not covered in the public budget.  They have also funded scholarships, and mental health services for students, and raised more than $100,000 to support connectivity for students during and after the pandemic.  Most recently, the Foundation partnered with Easton High Support our Sports and Band, and the Grayce B. Kerr Fund to provide new uniforms for the Easton High Marching Band for the first time since the mid to late 1990’s.

“We are deeply grateful for this transformative gift,” said Debbie Gardner, Director of Communications for TCPS and Administrator of the Education Foundation. “Ms. Lofstedt’s generosity will profoundly impact students and teachers both now and in the future,” added Buck Duncan, President of Mid-Shore Community Foundation. The past and current members of the Education Foundation Board have worked diligently to build an organization that can and will fulfill Ms. Lofstedt’s vision.”  

“This gift could not have come at a better time,” explains David Short, CPA and Foundation Board Chair.  “We are in the process of completing a new strategic plan.  In our stakeholder interviews, it was clear that teachers and students need additional support, sometimes for even the most basic of supplies.  Thus, the spirit of this gift speaks directly to the needs of our schools.  Not only will we work to get these funds into the classroom, but we hope that this gift encourages others to join in and support us, so that we can continue to fund the needs of teachers and classrooms in Talbot County at a higher level into the future. On behalf of the Talbot County Public Schools Education Foundation Board, I share my appreciation for this bequest, which will make an enormous impact in Talbot County classrooms.”

The Education Foundation invites the community to join them in celebrating public education and supporting our teachers at their annual fundraising event, Mission Possible, which will take place on November 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Oxford Community Center. The Talbot County Public Schools Education Foundation Funds are component funds of the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, a public foundation designated as a 501(c)(3) charity. Gifts to the Funds are fully tax-deductible as allowable by law (EIN: 52-1782373). To learn more or to make a donation visit www.tcpsef.org.

 

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Talbot Schools Appoints New Assistant Principal  at St. Michaels Middle High

July 22, 2023 by Talbot County Public Schools

The Talbot County Board of Education has approved the appointment of Mrs. Rebecca Mann to the position of Assistant Principal at St. Michaels Middle High School effective immediately.  She will replace Mr. John Strickland, who has accepted a position out of the county. 

Originally from St. Michaels, Mrs. Mann earned an Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies from Chesapeake College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with Concentrations in Biology, English and Political Science, as well as a Masters of Teaching from Wesley College in Dover, Delaware.  She has Administrative Certification I from Salisbury University.  

She began her career as an educator with Caroline County Public Schools in 2013 teaching 7th grade Science.  She was appointed Assistant Principal at Lockerman Middle School in March 2022.  While working in Caroline County, she served on the School Improvement, Equity and Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Teams.  Other leadership includes being Chair of the National Junior Honor Society, a New Teacher Mentor and Environmental Club Advisor.

“I am looking forward to working with Mrs. Mann, someone who knows our community well,” says Mrs. Theresa Vener, Principal.  “She brings different perspectives and educational experiences, which will be very valuable as we continue to work collaboratively to ensure all students graduate college and career ready.”

Mrs. Mann is quickly settling into her new role. “I am excited to be joining the staff at St. Michaels Middle High,” adds Mrs. Mann.  “It feels like coming home.”

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